Deputy Assistant Director, Homeland Security Investigations

Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (HSI) is recruiting for a Deputy Assistant Director to oversee a division within HSI Headquarters. The position directs investigative programs, policy development, and cross‑agency collaboration across national and international operations.

Located in the National Capital Region with multiple locations, the role is eligible for telework. A sensitive compartmented information clearance is required and the posted salary range is $151,661 to $228,000 per year.

Qualifications

• There is no education requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a division within HSI Headquarters and guide policies for investigative activities.
• Develop, implement, and oversee program policies and procedures for investigative work.
• Represent HSI at high‑level meetings with federal, state, and local partners and stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross‑jurisdictional investigative activities and mediate interagency conflicts.
• Advise leadership on criminal trends, program priorities, and resource needs.

Job description

Deputy Assistant Director, Homeland Security Investigations

• Hiring Agency: Immigration and Customs Enforcement
• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Multiple Locations
• Hiring Path: Fed Competitive
• Number of Openings: Few
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill ES-1811 Deputy Assistant Director positions within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, in the National Capital Region. Management retains the authority to make selection decisions based on agency needs, location priorities, and available talent.

Key Responsibilities

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is the principal investigative component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). HSI is responsible for investigating, disrupting, and dismantling transnational criminal organizations and terrorist networks that threaten or seek to exploit U.S. customs and immigration laws. The Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) serves as the primary focal point for all functional programs and oversees a division within the HSI Headquarters structure.

The division covers a wide range of domestic and international investigative areas, including national security, terrorism, fraud, financial crimes, alien smuggling, human rights protection, transnational organized crime, human trafficking, border security, investigative services, public safety, undercover operations, cybercrimes, global trade, technical support, forensics, and mission support.

The DAD is responsible for developing, implementing, overseeing, and reviewing policies and procedures related to investigative activities within the division; guiding field assets and advising the division's Assistant Director and other HSI leadership on significant criminal trends and developments; and serving as an advisor to the Executive Associate Director and Deputy Executive Associate Director on criminal and civil proceedings related to violations under HSI program authority.

The DAD serves as the subject matter expert for the division and represents HSI in high-level meetings with Federal, state, and local law enforcement partners and other stakeholders. Additionally, the DAD: Serves as the primary point of contact for all investigative activities under the program's purview while exercising overall responsibility and delegated authority for HSI oversight and administration.

Coordinates investigative activities that transcend the geographic limitations of HSI field assets and mediates and resolves intra- and interagency conflicts related to investigative matters. Develops short‑and long‑term strategic and operational plans and initiatives for investigative activities and coordinates and integrates these operations with other HSI, ICE, and DHS programs, where feasible.

Monitors the personnel, budgetary, and logistical needs of HSI field assets; advises leadership of actual or anticipated shortfalls; and ensures the effective and efficient use of personnel, facilities, and resources, including appropriated funds.

Reviews HSI's organizational structure and functional responsibilities; authorizes and implements realignments, staffing adjustments, and delegated authority levels; and proposes cost‑saving initiatives and detailed justifications for major expenditures to enhance efficiency and support overall fund allocation.

Advises investigative field assets on the conduct of criminal and civil investigations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and provides guidance on methods and techniques to achieve program goals and objectives.

Provides expert guidance in resolving disputes regarding program priorities and direction; advises on trends and activities in key investigative areas; provides testimony before congressional committees, when necessary; and supports HSI leadership in formulating and administering policies affecting the agency's mission.

Implements, administers, and oversees the application of relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and directives; develops, evaluates, and adjusts agency‑wide investigative programs and strategies; and provides executive‑level direction for planning and evaluating long‑and short‑term activities to ensure alignment with the evolving agency mission.

Requirements & Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.