Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Scam Center Strike Force - Open Continuous

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 94,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Washington, DC, seeks Assistant United States Attorneys to join the Scam Center Strike Force Open Continuous recruitment.

AUSAs will handle line and supervisory assignments in the Criminal Division, prosecuting federal cases with international scope. The SCSF targets cyber-enabled and crypto investment fraud, working with multiple agencies to pursue wire fraud, money laundering and forfeiture.

Qualifications

• AUSA assigned to the Criminal Division prosecutes a broad range of U.S. Code violations in the U.S. District Court.
• SCSF AUSAs manage multiple, fast-paced, international cases and apply creative solutions.
• Applicants should have an interest and skill in investigations involving cryptocurrency, cyber crime, international targets, and forfeiture.

Responsibilities

• The Scam Center Strike Force (SCSF) is a first-of-its-kind initiative that investigates and prosecutes enterprise transnational organized crime (TOC) groups that target Americans with cyber-enabled and crypto investment fraud (CIF) schemes.
• SCSF AUSAs are required to manage multiple, fast-paced, international cases and apply creative and novel solutions to their work.
• Applicants should review the SCSF's website prior to applying.

Skills

Criminal Prosecution

International Casework

Cryptocurrency Investigations

Forfeiture Knowledge

Job description

Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Scam Center Strike Force - Open Continuous

• Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
• Department: Department of Justice
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Scam Center Strike Force Section of the Criminal Division is accepting applications for attorneys to serve as line and supervisory AUSAs in the Criminal Division. The Criminal Division is responsible for investigating and prosecuting criminal cases in U.S. District Court.

The Scam Center Strike Force (SCSF) is a first-of-its kind initiative that investigates and prosecutes enterprise transnational organized crime (TOC) groups that target Americans with cyber-enabled and crypto investment fraud (CIF) schemes. The SCSF works with more than five law enforcement agencies and hundreds of agents across the country to investigate and charge wire fraud, money laundering, and human trafficking cases.

The SCSF also works with other government agencies in a whole-of-government approach, to include the Departments of State and the Department of the Treasury, to target individuals, organizations, and networks involved perpetrating CIF schemes. To date the SCSF has restrained more than $932 million in cryptocurrency associated with money laundering of wire fraud proceeds, which it seeks to return to U.S. victims.

SCSF AUSAs are required to manage multiple, fast-paced, international cases, and apply creative and novel solutions to their work. The SCSF is particularly looking for applicants who have demonstrated an interest and skill in investigations involving cryptocurrency, cyber crime, international targets, and criminal or civil forfeiture. Applicants should review the SCSF's website prior to applying.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/scam-center-strike-force Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. This position is located in Washington, D.C.For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $94350 – $197100/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

How many openings are available?

There are 5 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.