Director

Director

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $150160 - $225700 Per Year

Job Summary: The Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking an individual to serve as the Senior Executive Service (SES) Director in its Office of Immigration Litigation.

Major Duties:

• The Director carries out significant executive leadership and management responsibilities overseeing the work of OIL. Major duties include: Supervising and directing the work of OIL attorneys and support staff, including the assignment and distribution of work, the review and approval of pleadings, briefs, and other papers filed with the courts, and the counseling of attorneys concerning the preparation and presentation of cases. Advising and consulting with staff on new program orientations or directives and ensures that adequate resources will be available for implementation. Analyzing and reviewing proposed and pending legislation that may affect the work of OIL. Overseeing personally the briefing and argument of the most difficult and precedent-setting cases handled by OIL, particularly those with a nexus to national security. Communicating with client agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and its Office of General Counsel, as well as the Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review. Representing the AAG to the officials and judges of the applicable courts in connection with all matters relating to OIL, as well as representing the Division on various interdepartmental committees or activities and interacting with counsel for litigants or others, including members of Congress.

Qualifications: 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 should 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 experience and expertise in civil immigration litigation that includes handling a variety of cases before federal district courts and circuit courts of appeals, particularly in handling complex, high-profile, and controversial cases. MTQ2. Demonstrated significant experience in planning and overseeing the activities of a legal organization, including developing legal strategies to be utilized in U.S. courts and providing sound and timely legal counsel.

How to Apply: To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Failure to submit a complete application (resume and all supporting documents) by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on (12/29/2025) may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully as missing application information will not be requested. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete. Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-29