This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/senior-deputy-chief-health-care-fraud-section Legal Careers | Senior Deputy Chief (Health Care Fraud Section) | United States Department of Justice
About the Office The Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division ("Fraud Division") investigates and prosecutes those who commit fraud against the American people.
We fulfill our mission by using advanced data-driven investigative techniques; coordinating with agencies responsible for administering taxpayer-funded programs; partnering with federal, tribal, state, territorial, and local law enforcement on fraud-fighting efforts; developing systems and processes that ensure efficient identification and investigation of fraud; and equipping prosecutors and law enforcement with state-of-the-art tools and resources needed to bring criminal actors to justice.
The Fraud Division works every day to protect the financial integrity of the United States of America, ensure the vibrancy of the American economy, and seek justice for victims of fraud. This posting is for Senior Deputy Chief positions within the Fraud Division's Health Care Fraud Section. This announcement will be open until positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on or before October 21, 2026.
The Fraud Division's Health Care Fraud Section is comprised of experienced white-collar prosecutors dedicated to prosecuting the nation's most complex health care fraud matters and criminal conduct involving the illegal prescribing and dispensing of opioids and other controlled substances.
The Section's core mission is to protect the public fisc, involving health care benefit programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE, and to protect patients from egregious fraudulent schemes that result in patient harm, including the overprescribing of controlled substances.
The Section routinely prosecutes defendants who orchestrate schemes that result in the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars, the distribution of thousands of controlled substance pills, and complex money laundering, tax, and other associated financial crime offenses. Job Description The Fraud Division, U.S. Department of Justice is seeking qualified, experienced attorneys for permanent Senior Deputy Chief positions in the Health Care Fraud Section.
The Senior Deputy Chief position is responsible for the supervision of the Fraud Division's most significant matters. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting in all aspects of Division leadership, and in the development and management of teams of prosecutors.
As Senior Deputy Chief, the incumbent: Supervises and manages the work of the Section Trial Attorneys, Assistant Deputy Chiefs, and Deputy Chiefs responsible for particular aspects of the mission to ensure ongoing individual and team development, identify and correct deficiencies, and appropriately allocate personnel resources.
Assists and supports Fraud Division's management by providing input on budget allocation, hiring, personnel disciplinary actions, technology, and various Department reporting responsibilities as they pertain to the program. Develops and maintains the program to foster effective national investigation and prosecution of complex white collar and corporate investigations and prosecutions, including developing litigation priorities and policy and legislative recommendations.
Manages the Section's program to prosecute fraud-related matters, which includes investigations and prosecutions in partnership with U.S. Attorney's Offices, federal law enforcement agencies, civil regulatory partners, and foreign law enforcement officials. Ensures that the Section and its staff execute the fraud enforcement strategy and accomplish the enforcement goals set by the Deputy Assistant Attorney General. Advises Deputy Chiefs on strategic approaches to their cases.
Advises high-level Department officials on matters relating to significant prosecutions and the Section's legal and policy work. Serves as a liaison on cases and related matters between the Fraud Division and other DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys' Offices, and with a variety of other criminal and civil enforcement agencies and officials on white-collar crime issues. Represents the U.S.
in direct negotiations and discussions with corporate counsel and high-level corporate officials.
Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree.
This position is with Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $126384 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-01-31.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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