Summary
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Salary is based on Rest of U.S. salary table. Salary may be different depending on location of selectee.
This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
Current Federal employees in permanent competitive service positions in the Department of Justice (status candidates), including well-qualified surplus and displaced DOJ employees (CTAP) in the local commuting area. Merit Promotion/Internal Agency Employees Only.
Duties
Located in the Department of Justice, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, Legal Programs, Asset Recovery Staff. The Regional Financial Litigation Program Manager (FLPM) will have overall regional district-level responsibility for administering, managing, and evaluating civil and criminal debt collection activities. The Regional FLPM is regarded as an expert in the area of Financial Litigation and in this regard regularly advises other United States Attorneys Offices (USAOs), on policies, programs, and evaluative techniques to maximize program effectiveness.
Typical work assignments will include:
Analyzes USAOs' financial litigation programs in terms of overall effectiveness in meeting unique district needs and makes written recommendations to USAOs and Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) subject-matter specialists as appropriate.
Participates as a subject-matter specialist for EOUSA in standing and ad hoc task forces to address specific financial litigation issues.
Identifies changes in federal statutes, case law and regulations affecting financial litigation programs in USAOs.
Assesses USAO staff training needs based on an analysis of functional area responsibility and unique USAO program needs.
Analyzes changes in Department of Justice policies and other issues of direct relevance to Financial Litigation programs.
Conducts programmatic studies which assess the district's financial litigation policies, priorities, and procedures, particularly as they relate to the effectiveness of other agencies' financial litigation efforts. Studies and analyses are based on a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques to assess the effectiveness of regional financial litigation operations.
Evaluates debt collection cases referred to the USAO for judicial proceedings. Consistent with current policy and overall objectives, analyzing internal operations and utilization of resources, identifying actual or potential problems, directing changes to program priorities and day-to-day operations and evaluating progress toward meeting program goals and milestones.
Provides in-depth training and guidance to Financial Litigation personnel on current and proposed case tracking systems.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.
If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
Qualifications
GS-12: To be eligible at the GS-12 level, you must have at least ONE year of Specialized Experience at the GS-11 level in Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: analyzing a variety of qualitative and quantitative studies and reports using financial data tracking systems; evaluating and developing alternative approaches to improve financial litigation effectiveness; and providing guidance, assistance and training in criminal and civil monetary law enforcement and collections.
GS-13: To be eligible at the GS-13 level, you must have at least ONE year of Specialized Experience at the GS-12 level in Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: analyzing a variety of qualitative and quantitative studies and reports using financial data tracking systems; evaluating and developing alternative approaches to improve financial litigation effectiveness; advising management and other federal agencies on financial litigation policies, programs, laws, procedures, and problems; providing guidance, assistance and training to multiple USAOs in criminal and civil monetary law enforcement and collections.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Education
Cannot qualify based on education.
Additional information
Remote work may be approved for applicants outside the Washington, DC commuting area. Candidates located within the Washington, DC locality area will be required to report to the worksite but may telework in accordance with agency policy.
Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Special Employment Consideration- Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. For further information, please click the link below.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments
EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.
Diversity Statement: As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
You will be rated on the following Competencies (see The OPM Website for definitions):
Planning and Evaluating, Problem Solving, and Technical Competence
The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Required Documents
You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:

• Required: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
• Required: Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (month/day/year) of employment and work schedule for each (e.g., part-time XX hours per week or full-time)(cover letter optional).
• Required if you are a current or former Federal employee: a recent copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing title, series, grade, and full performance level (FPL); AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal. Please note your SF-50 must include your FPL in the remark section (e.g., appointment, reassignment, promotion actions), pay adjustments and awards do not include this information so they are not acceptable.
• Required, if applicable: CTAP/ICTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility) for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/04/2024 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.)
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12366348
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online, contactColeene Rychalski at 202-252-5391 or Coleene.Rychalski@usdoj.gov as soon as possible to arrange an alternative application process.
You must specify in your questionnaire under what authority you wish to be considered and submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Agency contact information
Coleene Rychalski
Phone
202-252-5391
Email
Coleene.Rychalski@usdoj.gov
Address
Legal Programs
175 N St., NE
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation, to include a credit check, and drug test by urinalysis. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.