Source: USAJOBS · Bespree is not the employer.
This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/senior-deputy-chief-health-care-fraud-section Legal Careers | Senior Deputy Chief (Health Care Fraud Section) | United States Department of Justice
About the Office The Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division ("Fraud Division") investigates and prosecutes those who commit fraud against the American people. We fulfill our mission by using advanced data-driven investigative techniques; coordinating with agencies responsible for administering taxpayer-funded programs; partnering with federal, tribal, state, territorial, and local law enforcement on fraud-fighting efforts; developing systems and processes that ensure efficient identification and investigation of fraud; and equipping prosecutors and law enforcement with state-of-the-art tools and resources needed to bring criminal actors to justice. The Fraud Division works every day to protect the financial integrity of the United States of America, ensure the vibrancy of the American economy, and seek justice for victims of fraud. This posting is for Senior Deputy Chief positions within the Fraud Division's Health Care Fraud Section. This announcement will be open until positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on or before October 21, 2026. The Fraud Division's Health Care Fraud Section is comprised of experienced white-collar prosecutors dedicated to prosecuting the nation's most complex health care fraud matters and criminal conduct involving the illegal prescribing and dispensing of opioids and other controlled substances. The Section's core mission is to protect the public fisc, involving health care benefit programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE, and to protect patients from egregious fraudulent schemes that result in patient harm, including the overprescribing of controlled substances. The Section routinely prosecutes defendants who orchestrate schemes that result in the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars, the distribution of thousands of controlled substance pills, and complex money laundering, tax, and other associated financial crime offenses. Job Description The Fraud Division, U.S. Department of Justice is seeking qualified, experienced attorneys for permanent Senior Deputy Chief positions in the Health Care Fraud Section. The Senior Deputy Chief position is responsible for the supervision of the Fraud Division's most significant matters. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting in all aspects of Division leadership, and in the development and management of teams of prosecutors. As Senior Deputy Chief, the incumbent: Supervises and manages the work of the Section Trial Attorneys, Assistant Deputy Chiefs, and Deputy Chiefs responsible for particular aspects of the mission to ensure ongoing individual and team development, identify and correct deficiencies, and appropriately allocate personnel resources. Assists and supports Fraud Division's management by providing input on budget allocation, hiring, personnel disciplinary actions, technology, and various Department reporting responsibilities as they pertain to the program. Develops and maintains the program to foster effective national investigation and prosecution of complex white collar and corporate investigations and prosecutions, including developing litigation priorities and policy and legislative recommendations. Manages the Section's program to prosecute fraud-related matters, which includes investigations and prosecutions in partnership with U.S. Attorney's Offices, federal law enforcement agencies, civil regulatory partners, and foreign law enforcement officials. Ensures that the Section and its staff execute the fraud enforcement strategy and accomplish the enforcement goals set by the Deputy Assistant Attorney General. Advises Deputy Chiefs on strategic approaches to their cases. Advises high-level Department officials on matters relating to significant prosecutions and the Section's legal and policy work. Serves as a liaison on cases and related matters between the Fraud Division and other DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys' Offices, and with a variety of other criminal and civil enforcement agencies and officials on white-collar crime issues. Represents the U.S. in direct negotiations and discussions with corporate counsel and high-level corporate officials.
Required Qualifications: All 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, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and have at least five (5) years of post J.D. legal experience, to include at least five (5) years of federal prosecution experience; and have supervisory experience. Applicants must also be an active member of the bar in good standing. Preferred Qualifications: Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies: Experience as a criminal prosecutor in federal or state court. Experience as an attorney in private practice. Experience with civil or criminal health care fraud matters. Experience as a judicial law clerk. Experience in U.S. District Court or state court. Experience conducting investigations of organizations and entities, including corporations. Experience training criminal prosecutors and investigators. Experience working with law enforcement agencies. Experience supervising federal prosecutors and non-attorney personnel.
Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Seattle, Washington
Phoenix, Arizona
Los Angeles, California
San Francisco, California
Denver, Colorado
Washington, District of Columbia
Miami, Florida
Atlanta, Georgia
Chicago, Illinois
Indianapolis, Indiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Boston, Massachusetts
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Kansas City, Missouri
Albuquerque, New Mexico
New York, New York
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Portland, Oregon
Austin, Texas
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For required documents, please go to the following link: Legal Careers | Senior Deputy Chief (Health Care Fraud Section) | United States Department of Justice
For information on how to apply, please go to the following link: Legal Careers | Senior Deputy Chief (Health Care Fraud Section) | United States Department of Justice
Salary This is a permanent position at the GS-14 or GS-15 grade level. The salary range for this position will be based on the duty location. See OPM's Web page at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2026/general-schedule/ Number of Positions One or more individuals may be selected from this announcement. Travel The amount of travel can be significant. Travel frequency and location vary and are based on the attorney's litigation schedule. Relocation Expenses Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.
Source: USAJOBS · Bespree is not the employer.
This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/senior-deputy-chief-health-care-fraud-section Legal Careers | Senior Deputy Chief (Health Care Fraud Section) | United States Department of Justice
About the Office The Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division ("Fraud Division") investigates and prosecutes those who commit fraud against the American people. We fulfill our mission by using advanced data-driven investigative techniques; coordinating with agencies responsible for administering taxpayer-funded programs; partnering with federal, tribal, state, territorial, and local law enforcement on fraud-fighting efforts; developing systems and processes that ensure efficient identification and investigation of fraud; and equipping prosecutors and law enforcement with state-of-the-art tools and resources needed to bring criminal actors to justice. The Fraud Division works every day to protect the financial integrity of the United States of America, ensure the vibrancy of the American economy, and seek justice for victims of fraud. This posting is for Senior Deputy Chief positions within the Fraud Division's Health Care Fraud Section. This announcement will be open until positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on or before October 21, 2026. The Fraud Division's Health Care Fraud Section is comprised of experienced white-collar prosecutors dedicated to prosecuting the nation's most complex health care fraud matters and criminal conduct involving the illegal prescribing and dispensing of opioids and other controlled substances. The Section's core mission is to protect the public fisc, involving health care benefit programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE, and to protect patients from egregious fraudulent schemes that result in patient harm, including the overprescribing of controlled substances. The Section routinely prosecutes defendants who orchestrate schemes that result in the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars, the distribution of thousands of controlled substance pills, and complex money laundering, tax, and other associated financial crime offenses. Job Description The Fraud Division, U.S. Department of Justice is seeking qualified, experienced attorneys for permanent Senior Deputy Chief positions in the Health Care Fraud Section. The Senior Deputy Chief position is responsible for the supervision of the Fraud Division's most significant matters. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting in all aspects of Division leadership, and in the development and management of teams of prosecutors. As Senior Deputy Chief, the incumbent: Supervises and manages the work of the Section Trial Attorneys, Assistant Deputy Chiefs, and Deputy Chiefs responsible for particular aspects of the mission to ensure ongoing individual and team development, identify and correct deficiencies, and appropriately allocate personnel resources. Assists and supports Fraud Division's management by providing input on budget allocation, hiring, personnel disciplinary actions, technology, and various Department reporting responsibilities as they pertain to the program. Develops and maintains the program to foster effective national investigation and prosecution of complex white collar and corporate investigations and prosecutions, including developing litigation priorities and policy and legislative recommendations. Manages the Section's program to prosecute fraud-related matters, which includes investigations and prosecutions in partnership with U.S. Attorney's Offices, federal law enforcement agencies, civil regulatory partners, and foreign law enforcement officials. Ensures that the Section and its staff execute the fraud enforcement strategy and accomplish the enforcement goals set by the Deputy Assistant Attorney General. Advises Deputy Chiefs on strategic approaches to their cases. Advises high-level Department officials on matters relating to significant prosecutions and the Section's legal and policy work. Serves as a liaison on cases and related matters between the Fraud Division and other DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys' Offices, and with a variety of other criminal and civil enforcement agencies and officials on white-collar crime issues. Represents the U.S. in direct negotiations and discussions with corporate counsel and high-level corporate officials.
Required Qualifications: All 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, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and have at least five (5) years of post J.D. legal experience, to include at least five (5) years of federal prosecution experience; and have supervisory experience. Applicants must also be an active member of the bar in good standing. Preferred Qualifications: Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies: Experience as a criminal prosecutor in federal or state court. Experience as an attorney in private practice. Experience with civil or criminal health care fraud matters. Experience as a judicial law clerk. Experience in U.S. District Court or state court. Experience conducting investigations of organizations and entities, including corporations. Experience training criminal prosecutors and investigators. Experience working with law enforcement agencies. Experience supervising federal prosecutors and non-attorney personnel.
Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Seattle, Washington
Phoenix, Arizona
Los Angeles, California
San Francisco, California
Denver, Colorado
Washington, District of Columbia
Miami, Florida
Atlanta, Georgia
Chicago, Illinois
Indianapolis, Indiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Boston, Massachusetts
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Kansas City, Missouri
Albuquerque, New Mexico
New York, New York
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Portland, Oregon
Austin, Texas
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For required documents, please go to the following link: Legal Careers | Senior Deputy Chief (Health Care Fraud Section) | United States Department of Justice
For information on how to apply, please go to the following link: Legal Careers | Senior Deputy Chief (Health Care Fraud Section) | United States Department of Justice
Salary This is a permanent position at the GS-14 or GS-15 grade level. The salary range for this position will be based on the duty location. See OPM's Web page at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2026/general-schedule/ Number of Positions One or more individuals may be selected from this announcement. Travel The amount of travel can be significant. Travel frequency and location vary and are based on the attorney's litigation schedule. Relocation Expenses Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.