# Deputy Director

Hiring organization: [Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/offices-boards-and-divisions-department-of-justice)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/8fd49270-2fc9-4325-8fd2-6cb0f903251e

Listed on Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Executive
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 151661 – 228000 USD per year

## Summary

The Civil Division of the Department of Justice seeks a Deputy Director for the Federal Programs Branch to defend federal government policies and decisions in district court litigation. This role suits experienced litigators and government lawyers ready to lead teams, shape policy, and argue complex constitutional and administrative law cases at the executive level.

_Our summary, not Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice's wording._

## Skills named

Administrative Law

## Required

- J.D. from ABA-accredited law school
- At least 5 years post-J.D. legal experience
- Active bar membership in good standing
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Federal litigation expertise
- Executive-level organizational management experience
- Federal agency and interagency legal expertise

## Nice to have

- Completion of SES Candidate Development Program
- OPM-certified Executive Core Qualifications

Apply on Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891066900