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Posted: January 16, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Director (EAB)

Offices, Boards and Divisions

Department of Justice

Fresh

Location

Salary

$151,661 - $228,000

per year

Closes

January 30, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading a team of lawyers and staff at the Department of Justice who handle civil lawsuits to protect consumers from harm, such as threats to their health, safety, and finances.

The director oversees case strategies, manages resources, and advises top officials on legal and policy matters.

It's ideal for an experienced legal leader with a strong track record in government litigation and team management who is committed to public service and efficiency.

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated leadership in civil affirmative and defensive litigation under federal consumer protection statutes
  • Significant experience planning and overseeing legal organizations, including strategy development for U.S. courts
  • Expertise in providing high-level legal counsel on litigation, policy, legislation, and administrative issues
  • Proven ability to supervise attorneys and staff, including senior deputies, in investigating and litigating cases
  • Strong commitment to the rule of law, efficiency in resource and budget management, and achieving organizational results
  • Knowledge of the American system of government and ability to lead high-performance teams
  • Experience representing organizations in interagency committees, conferences, and stakeholder meetings

Full Job Description

The Civil Division (Division) of the U.S.

Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking an individual to serve as the Senior Executive Service (SES) Director in its Enforcement & Affirmative Litigation Branch (EAB).

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY.

Applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume.

The resume-based application must not exceed 2 pages (1-sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided) **Note: Applicants who have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application.

Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position.

We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.

You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and to the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Director position.

Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess.

ECQ1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING.

Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the Rule of Law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY.

Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ4 - LEADING PEOPLE.

Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals; To drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. ECQ5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS.

Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to state goals from superiors.

For this position, the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) have been established and should be addressed within the resume application. MTQ1.

Demonstrated significant legal experience and expertise in civil affirmative and defensive litigation related to matters arising under federal statutes that protect consumers' health, safety, economic security, and identity enforcement.

MTQ2. Demonstrated significant experience in planning and oversight of the activities of a legal organization, including developing legal strategies to be utilized in U.S.

courts and providing sound and timely legal counsel at the highest levels. Major Duties:

The Director carries out significant executive leadership and management responsibilities overseeing the work of the EAB.

Major duties include: Supervising and directing all EAB attorneys, including SES Deputy Directors, and staff who investigate, develop, and litigate civil affirmative and defensive cases referred to DOJ by agency partners involved in protecting consumers.

Works closely with case teams and investigators on all aspects of case strategy and planning.

Advises Civil's Deputy Assistant Attorney General (DAAG), the Assistant Attorney General (AAG), and other DOJ leadership regarding litigation, policy, legislation, and administrative issues within the Branch's purview.

Works closely with Division leadership and staff to ensure that adequate resources are available to successfully support case teams and new program initiatives.

Represents EAB at Department and interagency committees and task forces, conferences and meetings with consumer and industry groups.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12857913-26-PRF