Director, Educational Civil Rights & Policy Enforcement

Offices-to-go; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Executive Service leader to direct the Educational Opportunities Section, overseeing litigation, investigations, policy development, and outreach concerning educational civil rights enforcement.

Requirements include a U.S. JD and active bar admission; ECQs/MTQs must be demonstrated. Includes high-level coordination with federal partners and a focus on program results.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise applying federal civil rights statutes in the education context.
• Experience managing a complex organization, workforce, and policy issues while enforcing policies and law.
• Excellent written and oral communication with broad stakeholders on complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees Section operations, including litigation, investigations, policy development, outreach, and strategic planning.
• Leads enforcement of federal civil rights laws involving discrimination in educational settings.
• Supervises attorneys, investigators, analysts, and administrative staff, including workforce planning, performance management, and employee development.
• Represents the Section and Division in meetings with federal agencies, educational institutions, advocacy organizations, congressional staff, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinates with United States Attorneys' Offices, Department components, and federal agencies on enforcement and policy initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Policy enforcement

Strategic planning

Education

J.D. degree (ABA-accredited)

Job description

The Department of Justice in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Executive Service leader to direct the Educational Opportunities Section, overseeing litigation, investigations, policy development, and outreach concerning educational civil rights enforcement.

Requirements include a U.S. JD and active bar admission; ECQs/MTQs must be demonstrated. Includes high-level coordination with federal partners and a focus on program results.