Director, Educational Opportunities Section

Offices, Boards and Divisions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 152,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Offices, Boards and Divisions in Washington, DC, seeks a Director for the Educational Opportunities Section to lead activities across litigation, investigations, and policy development, focusing on enforcement of civil rights in education.

The role requires a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school and bar admission, with responsibility for strategic planning, resource allocation, and collaboration with federal agencies and educators.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the ABA.
• Member in good standing of a state, territory, DC, or Puerto Rico bar.

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.
• Reviews and approves litigation recommendations, settlement agreements, and investigative findings.
• Advises Division leadership on legal, policy, and operational matters affecting educational civil rights enforcement.

Skills

Litigation leadership

Policy development

Investigations

Regulatory enforcement

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Director, Educational Opportunities Section

• Hiring Agency: Offices, Boards and Divisions
• Department: Department of Justice
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

The Civil Rights Division (CRT or Division) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as the Director, Educational Opportunities Section.

Key Responsibilities

As the Director of the Educational Opportunities Section, the successful candidate: 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 based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, and English learner status.

Oversees complex and high-profile litigation and investigations involving systemic discrimination and constitutional or statutory violations. Reviews and approves litigation recommendations, settlement agreements, investigative findings, and legal memoranda. Advises Division and Department leadership on legal, policy, and operational matters affecting educational civil rights enforcement.

Represents the Section and Division in meetings with federal agencies, educational institutions, advocacy organizations, congressional staff, and other stakeholders. Supervises attorneys, investigators, analysts, and administrative staff, including workforce planning, performance management, and employee development. Establishes Section priorities, allocates resources, and ensures compliance with Department policies and management requirements.

Coordinates with United States Attorneys' Offices, Department components, and federal agencies on enforcement and policy initiatives.

Requirements & Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar. (Include in your resume the month and year in which you obtained your degree and the name of the College or University from which it was conferred/awarded.)

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

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

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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