Deputy Assistant Director, Field Operations (Domestic Operations)

Deputy Assistant Director, Field Operations (Domestic Operations)

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $151661 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: This Senior Executive Service (SES) position is located at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), Field Operations Division. This announcement is being used to fill two SES positions. Qualified applicants will be considered for both roles: Deputy Assistant Director, Field Operations (Domestic Operations - East) and Deputy Assistant Director, Field Operations (Domestic Operations - West).

Major Duties:

• The Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) reports to and works closely with the Assistant Director (AD) of ERO's Field Operations Division, exercising delegated authority for the overall responsibility of monitoring field operations, including planning, directing, managing, and coordinating strategic domestic and international functions related to the arrest, prosecution, transportation, detention, and removal of aliens. The two Domestic Operations divisions - DAD, Field Operations (Domestic Operations - East) and DAD, Field Operations (Domestic Operations - West) - oversee and direct all field operations activities nationwide, ensuring field activities further ERO goals and policies and comply with leadership by the Secretary of Homeland Security, ICE Director, and ICE Health Service Corps. The DAD, Field Operations serves as an expert on ERO enforcement, detention, and removal operations, including governing laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. As such, the DAD advises the AD and represents the AD in advising ERO leadership on all aspects of assigned executive responsibilities, including overseeing, advocating for, and implementing ERO law enforcement operations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Additionally, the DAD, Financial Management Division is responsible for: Assisting in the development, oversight, and coordination of the implementation of policies and procedures; ensuring that ERO staff are kept informed of changes in laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; and providing timely advice on conditions or situations that may affect operations and administration in jurisdictional areas. Making major recommendations regarding significant internal and external program and policy issues affecting the overall organization, such as those involving political, social, technological, and economic conditions; and restructuring, reorienting, and recasting immediate and long-range goals, objectives, plans, and schedules to meet substantial changes in legislation, program authority, and/or funding. Serving as liaison with departmental, interagency, and community partners on ERO matters, including those of significant importance or sensitivity, as well as establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with various high-level individuals. Preparing and presenting briefings, and representing DHS, ICE, and ERO at meetings and conferences of other organizations regarding assigned programs. Actively addressing the evolving requirements of assigned programs using innovative solutions and partnerships within and outside the ICE organization, such as promoting increased collaboration and the capability to share valuable information and intelligence. Coordinating joint law enforcement operations and investigations that involve multiple local, county, state, and federal agencies. Ensuring mission effectiveness through the strategic and effective management of a large-scale supporting budget, and directing and managing large-scale law enforcement operations to efficiently achieve specified goals and objectives. Advising and deciding on means to minimize costs and maximize program efficiency, and partnering with senior DHS and ICE leadership to ensure that limited resources are strategically aligned with the evolving mission by defining the criticality of multiple projects, resolving conflicts, and negotiating amicable solutions. Overseeing programs with significant resources by monitoring and analyzing all personnel, financial, and material needs in order to ensure maximum cost-effectiveness in program operations. Exercising the full range of managerial and supervisory authorities available for the effective management of the division, providing technical and administrative supervision to a staff of subordinate managers.

Qualifications: Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualifications requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the ECQs or TQs. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the TQs. TQ 1: Demonstrated expert knowledge and ability to participate in and manage complex, large-scale immigration enforcement operations, as well as to lead or participate in interagency and intra-agency operational matters of national significance. TQ 2: Demonstrated expert knowledge of, and ability to direct and manage, a complex large-scale program and/or operation involving the identification, detention, and removal of criminal aliens. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the TQs listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a 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. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in a U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50 or certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click "Apply" to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your resume and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will not be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process, at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-13