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

Attorney Detail

Job ID

26-CRM-DET-025

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.

http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/opdat

Job Description

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 C