Deputy Chief, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section

Deputy Chief, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section

The Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) leads the Department's effort to combat computer and intellectual property crimes worldwide.

CCIPS serves as the Department's expert on the confluence of law enforcement and emerging technologies, especially those related to the collection of electronic evidence, and investigates and prosecutes computer crimes by working with other government agencies, the private sector, academic institutions, and foreign counterparts.

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Duties

The Deputy Chief of the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section :

• Supervises subordinate managers who oversee the activities of attorneys in the Section as they prosecute computer, intellectual property, and cryptocurrency-related crimes, develop and implement policy initiatives, and work internationally to strengthen enforcement regimes and increase international law enforcement cooperation.
• Assists and supports the Chief in the day-to-day operations of the Section, including but not limited to supervising professional and administrative staff, procurement, budget allocation, hiring, personnel disciplinary actions, and a wide variety of Department reporting responsibilities.
• Works with subordinate managers to develop, implement, and coordinate Department initiatives in the area of computer and IP crime, cryptocurrency, and cybersecurity.
• Oversees national training and support for the CHIP Program, a national network of over 200 Assistant U.S. Attorneys from all U.

S. Attorneys' Offices, who specialize in prosecuting computer and IP crime, and in coordination with other Criminal Division components, the Digital Asset Coordinators network, a similar network of Assistant U.

S. Attorneys specialized in cryptocurrency and other digital assets.

• Works closely with United States Attorneys' Offices to ensure the proper coordination of multi-district and multi-national computer crime, intellectual property, and cryptocurrency-related investigations and prosecutions.
• Develops and reviews CCIPS strategies to increase cooperation with foreign entities and governments and to harmonize computer crime, intellectual property, and cryptocurrency-related criminal laws and eliminate procedural impediments in international investigations.
• Helps oversee the development and execution of the Section's technology crime program, integrating the work of CCIPS's Cybercrime Lab with the Section's criminal caseload and technology law work.
• Serves as a principal liaison between the Criminal Division and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, State, Defense, Homeland Security, and a variety of domestic and international officials on computer and intellectual property crime issues.

Briefs Congressional and White House staff and speaks to the press.

Advises high-level Department officials on matters relating to significant prosecutions and the Section's legal and policy work.

Supervises the preparation of Department officials for testimony before Congressional Committees and subcommittees.

Oversees the Section's financial, human and technical resource applications. Ensures that resource enhancements necessary for proposed priorities are identified and that justification for additional funding is prepared to ensure adequate funding levels.

Utilizes efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace for improved program effectiveness, information management, and enhanced decision-making.

Expands website applications (both internet and intranet) to serve as a central repository for information related to cyber and intellectual property issues with useful links on case law, international work, legislation, and policy issues.

Represents the Section at national and international conferences, as well as multilateral and bilateral meetings involving foreign governments, as a subject matter expert in the areas of electronic evidence, cybercrime and / or intellectual property crime.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Salary

$147,649 - $221,900 / year

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
• If the selectee is not a current employee of the Offices, Boards, or Divisions of the U.S. Department of Justice, they will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• The managerial qualifications of a selectee who is not a current or former career Senior Executive Service (SES) employee must be approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before appointment.
• Individuals entering the SES career service for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.

Applicants must be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction) in good standing and have at least 5 years post-J.D. experience.

Applicants must also have a high level of management / supervisory experience.

Applicants must submit a resume and a separate narrative statement / response that addresses each of the Mandatory Professional / Technical Qualification factors related to this position as well as the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) related to all positions in the Senior Executive Service.

OPM's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications can assist you in writing an effective SES application. In particular, please note the Challenge-Context-Action-Result Model that is recommended and very helpful when drafting ECQ narrative responses.

The Guide is available on OPM's Website at : http : / / www.opm.gov / ses / references / guidetoSESQuals 2012.pdf.

Professional / Technical Qualification Requirements

• Significant experience in developing and litigating Federal criminal matters involving computer crime, intellectual property and / or cryptocurrency offenses;
• Experience in supervising the prosecution of federal matters and the work product of federal prosecutors, especially in matters involving computer crime, intellectual property, and cryptocurrency offenses;
• Familiarity with the Federal regulatory and investigatory agencies, on-going programs, and key national goals and priorities relating to computer crime, intellectual property enforcement, cryptocurrency enforcement, and cybersecurity;
• Experience in establishing and maintaining harmonious relationships with the public, members of Congress, federal law enforcement agencies, United States Attorney's Offices, and Department and Division senior officials;
• Substantial experience with applying the Electronic Communications Privacy Act and related authorities in criminal cases, conducting online investigations, and the acquisition of electronic evidence.

Executive / Managerial Requirements :

ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE : This core qualification encompasses the ability to develop and implement an organizational vision, which integrates key national and program goals, priorities, values, and other factors.

Inherent to it is the ability to balance change and continuity to continually strive to improve customer service and program performance within the basic Government framework, to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking, and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity.

Leadership Competencies : Creativity and Innovation, Continual Learning, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Service Motivation, Strategic Thinking, Vision

ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE : This core qualification involves the ability to design and implement strategies, which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.

Leadership Competencies : Conflict Management, Cultural Awareness, Integrity / Honesty, Team Building

ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN : This core qualification stresses accountability and continuous improvement. It includes the ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.

Leadership Competencies : Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility

ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN : This core qualification involves the ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision making.

Leadership Competencies : Financial Management, Technology Management, Human Resources Management

ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS : This core qualification involves the ability to explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally.

It also involves the ability to develop an expansive professional network with other organizations, and to identify the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization.

Leadership Competencies : Influencing / Negotiating, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Partnering, Political Savvy, Written Communication

Education

A J.D., or equivalent, degree. Applicants who possess an equivalent degree rather than a J.D. may be subject to additional review by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management.

Other Information

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor.

The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency.

Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on DOJ's EEO policy can be found on our website.

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment.

Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S.

citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices.

Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.

S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements.

Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Required Documents

To receive consideration, applicants must submit :

• A resume
• A separate statement addressing each of the Mandatory Professional / Technical Qualification Requirements.
• A separate statement addressing each ECQ that describes your managerial experience. While individuals who are current or former career SES members (approved by OPM and have completed an initial probationary period) need not submit an Executive Core Qualifications statement, they are required to provide an SF-50 or SES certificate to demonstrate their current or prior service.

Otherwise, the absence of ECQs will be identified as a failure to comply with the requirements of the vacancy. Applicants must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

If you are a current or recent Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) and a performance appraisal issued within the past 12 months, or if none exists, please include a statement to that effect.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.

S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Submit all the required documents listed above to : [email protected].

If you cannot submit your application via email, please call the agency contact below for alternate procedures.

All applications MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11 : 59 PM EST on 10 / 30 / 2024.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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