Assistant United States Attorney (Deputy Chief, National Security Section) OC

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia (USAO-DC) is unique in the size and the scope of its work. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. Assistant United States Attorney's (AUSA) assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute a broad range of U.S. Code violations in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

The USAO-DC is the largest in the country with over 330 AUSAs. The Office is seeking an experienced prosecutor to serve as a Deputy Chief in the National Security Section (NSS). The Deputy Chief assists the Chief in managing one of the most high-profile units in the Department of Justice, supervising Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) conducting complex investigations and prosecutions involving international terrorism, domestic terrorism, hostage-taking and other violent crimes against Americans outside the United States, espionage, economic espionage, malign foreign influence, unlawful retention or disclosure of classified national defense information, enforcement of export controls and sanctions, and cyber offenses targeted at the U.S. government or critical infrastructure and/or perpetrated by those connected to state actors or terrorist organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision: Provide direct supervision, legal guidance, and mentorship to a team of experienced AUSAs. This can include reviewing indictments, complaints, plea agreements, case-related memos, search warrant affidavits, motions practice briefing, and trial strategies. Share subject matter expertise within area(s) of responsibility.
• Case Management: Oversee the investigation, charging, and trial of complex national security violations. Keep Office and Department leadership updated concerning significant developments in high profile cases and investigations.
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and maintain section-wide policies regarding issues arising in national security cases and investigations.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with federal law enforcement partners, Main Justice components, the Intelligence Community, other U.S. government components, and foreign partners in investigating and prosecuting complex national security cases and investigations.
• Administration: Assist the Section Chief with managing personnel matters such as attorney evaluations, telework agreements, and leave requests; analyzing workload data to justify staffing needs and other resource requests; responding to data calls from the Department and Office leadership; and ensuring that NSS adheres to Department-wide policies.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

May be required to travel occasionally. Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience and prefer 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Substantial experience as a federal prosecutor is strongly preferred, with demonstrated expertise in handling national security investigations and prosecutions. The ideal candidate's work experience will demonstrate the following: a commitment to public service and the rule of law; proven leadership ability; high moral character; sound judgment; a strong work ethic; substantial trial experience; superior communication and advocacy skills; exceptional writing ability; thorough legal and factual analysis; an ability to work well with others; demonstrated ability to mentor attorneys and manage high-stakes prosecutorial teams; and an ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.