Director, Educational Opportunities Section

Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice

Washington, DC · Executive

$151,661 – $228,000

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This role leads the Civil Rights Division's Educational Opportunities Section, overseeing litigation and investigations into discrimination in schools. It suits an experienced attorney with deep expertise in federal education civil rights law and a proven track record managing complex organizations and diverse teams at the executive level.

Our summary, not Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school
Member in good standing of a state bar or equivalent
Expertise applying and enforcing federal civil rights statutes in education
Experience managing complex organizations and diverse workforces
Experience communicating effectively on complex technical issues with diverse stakeholders
Knowledge of the American system of government and commitment to the Constitution and Rule of Law
Ability to strategically manage resources and budgets
Technical competence to produce exceptional quality work
Ability to lead and inspire toward organizational goals
Ability to achieve both individual and organizational results

Nice to have

SES certification or reinstatement eligibility
OPM-certified graduate of an approved SES Candidate Development Program