International Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property Attorney Advisor (ICHIP), Netherlands

Hiring Organization

Criminal Division (CRM)

Hiring Office

Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training

Attorney Appointment Type

Job ID

26-CRM-DET-025

Location: The Hague - Netherlands

Location: The Hague - Netherlands Application Deadline: Monday, July 27, 2026

About the Office

While this vacancy announcement expires on July 27, 2026, the announcement may be closed at any time if a selection is made. This assignment is for a period of at least 14 months, beginning on or about January 2027, with the possibility of extension, contingent on the availability of funding. Appointment to this position will be through a reimbursable detail.

The Criminal Division’s Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance, and Training (OPDAT) builds strong foreign partners who can work with the United States to enhance cooperation in transnational cases and to fight crime before it reaches our shores. OPDAT has experienced prosecutors posted around the world providing expert assistance and strategic guidance to foreign counterparts in order to combat transnational crime and terrorism in furtherance of U.S. National security.

OPDAT works closely with components throughout the Department of Justice and partners globally with federal law enforcement agencies to advance the Administration’s foreign policy. OPDAT’s programs are a critical component of Operation Take Back America. OPDAT keeps Americans safe from violent crime by increasing partner nation skills to disrupt and dismantle transnational criminal organizations at the source. At the same time, OPDAT advisors develop relationships of trust with foreign counterparts so that they can investigate and prosecute illegal migration, cartels, gangs, cybercrime, trafficking, terrorism, and other transnational crimes that are harmful to U.S. Interests at home and abroad.

OPDAT and the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) jointly administer the U.S. Transnational and High-Tech Crime Global Law Enforcement Network (GLEN) of International Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property (ICHIP) attorney advisors who promote America First priorities by developing the ability of selected prosecutors, investigators, and judges to combat intellectual property (IP) crime and cybercrime in the context of transnational organized crime.

The ICHIP Liaison Prosecutor will work with Eastern European country representatives at Eurojust and the European Cybercrime Centre to strengthen the ability of Eastern European countries to combat transnational organized cybercrime. During his or her tenure, the ICHIP Liaison Prosecutor will provide assistance on a variety of criminal justice projects including: (1) training and skills development for prosecutors, police and judges, including through case-based mentoring on transnational organized cybercrime cases; (2) identify gaps in existing law, advise legislative bodies on enactment of effective legislation and amendment of existing laws to increase enforcement efficacy; and (3) build capacity within the law enforcement agencies to combat transnational organized cybercrime. During his or her tenure, the selected attorney will work closely with law enforcement and government officials, including prosecutors, judges, legislators, and others to develop and carry out the justice sector assistance program.

The ICHIP will work under the auspices of the United States Embassy in The Hague, Netherlands, representing the Department of Justice and OPDAT to strengthen regional efforts to combat cyber and IP crimes. This position has a primary focus on cybercrimes.

The ICHIP will also provide strategic guidance to key justice sector partners in the region to hold criminals fully accountable, particularly on those crimes with a U.S. Nexus. The ICHIP will work closely with OPDAT and CCIPS headquarters staff and U.S. Interagency partners to ensure lines of effort meet Departmental and U.S. Government objectives.

Qualifications

Required:

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.
• GS-15: At least four (4) years of post J.D. Legal experience, to include four (4) years of prosecutorial experience in Article III courts or comparable state level courts.
• GS-14: At least three (3) years of post J.D. Legal experience, to include three (3) years of prosecutorial experience in Article III courts or comparable state level courts.

Applicants must have, or be able to obtain through their Component/Agency, and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Preferred: Preferred applicants have a thorough understanding and practical knowledge of Department of Justice and other U.S. Government approaches and policies involving significant cybercrime cases with an international nexus.

The successful applicant should also have:

• Extensive prosecution experience, including leading complex cases and providing strategic guidance and subject matter expertise to law enforcement and other prosecutors.
• Ability to work in international and multicultural environments.
• Strong interpersonal and management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Involvement in bar activities, teaching, designing curricula, is also a plus.

Application Process

Your resume must be no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Under detail assignment, there is no change to the selectee’s base pay, exclusive of locality pay, supervisory pay, or other such salary add-ons. If applicable, the selectee will also receive appropriate post and overseas salary differentials.

AUSA applicants must obtain written approval from their U.S. Attorney before interviewing for this position.

Travel

Extensive travel in region and within Netherlands and Europe will be required.

Relocation Expenses

Relocation expenses are authorized.

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