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Job Summary
This role is responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing key customer relationships, and providing technical sales support for products used in underwater instrumentation, marine sensing, oceanographic data collection, subsea communications, and autonomous marine systems.
Essential Job Duties/Functions (Not all inclusive)
- Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within the oceanographic, marine science, offshore energy, defense, and underwater technology sectors.
- Develop and execute strategic territory plans to achieve revenue and profitability objectives.
- Prospect and build relationships with new customers while expanding existing accounts.
- Generate and maintain a robust sales pipeline through customer visits, networking, industry events, and referrals.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the sales process.
- Develop strong relationships with engineers, procurement managers, project managers, and executive decision-makers.
- Understand customer applications and recommend appropriate cable solutions.
- Provide ongoing support to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term account growth.
- Consult with customers regarding cable specifications, environmental requirements, performance criteria, and system integration needs.
- Coordinate with engineering and product management teams to develop customized solutions.
- Support product demonstrations, technical presentations, and customer design reviews.
- Assist customers in selecting products for subsea, offshore, marine research, and oceanographic applications.
- Input on quotations, proposals, and pricing recommendations.
- Negotiate contracts and commercial terms within company guidelines.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities, and forecasts using CRM systems.
- Meet or exceed assigned sales targets and key performance indicators.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, competitive activities, and customer requirements.
- Provide feedback regarding market opportunities, product enhancements, and customer needs.
- Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and technical symposiums.
U.S. Person Requirement
This position is subject to the requirements of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), as such, applicants must be a U.S. person defined as a citizen, national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marine Science, Ocean Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- 5+ years of outside sales, technical sales, or business development experience.
- Experience selling engineered products, industrial equipment, cable systems, marine technology, instrumentation, or related technical solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Strong consultative selling and relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States (approximately 40-60%).
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer locations, ports, shipyards, research facilities, and industry events.
- Experience in the oceanographic, marine technology, subsea, offshore, hydrographic, or underwater instrumentation industries.
- Knowledge of: Electro-mechanical cables, Fiber optic cables, Towed array systems, Underwater communication systems, Oceanographic instrumentation, Winch / deployment systems, Marine sensors and monitoring equipment
- Existing relationships with marine research institutions, federal agencies, oceanographic organizations, or offshore contractors an advantage.
- Familiarity with government-funded research programs and marine technology procurement processes.
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Who's Hiring
- Boston Consulting76
- US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys62
- United States Department of Justice59
- Cisco44
- Amgen19
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Education
- Electronics & Hardware
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant united states attorney jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one state
- Minimum of three to five years of litigation or trial experience
- U.S. citizenship required for all federal attorney positions
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
- Demonstrated experience drafting motions, briefs, or appellate filings
Tips for Your Assistant United States Attorney Job Search
Tailor your resume to DOJ priorities
Federal resumes for AUSA positions need to reflect the specific division you're targeting, whether criminal, civil, or appellate. Highlight trial experience, courtroom hours, and case outcomes rather than firm prestige or deal volume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant united states attorney openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Secure strong judicial clerkship references
AUSA hiring panels weight references from federal judges heavily. If you clerked, ask your judge early. If you didn't, a strong reference from a federal prosecutor who supervised your work can carry similar weight.
Prepare a writing sample from courtroom work
Your writing sample should come from actual litigation, a brief, motion, or appellate argument you authored, not a law review article. Panels want to see how you write under real case pressure, not academic conditions.
Research the district's current docket focus
Each U.S. Attorney's Office has distinct priorities shaped by its district. Reviewing recent press releases and grand jury indictments from the office you're applying to lets you speak directly to their active caseload in interviews.
Follow up after the panel interview
AUSA hiring moves slowly through HR clearances and background checks. A brief, professional note to your point of contact after the panel interview keeps your name current without crossing into impatience.
Assistant United States Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant united states attorneys?
The most active employers for assistant united states attorneys right now are Boston Consulting, US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, and United States Department of Justice, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings vary by district caseload and congressional appropriations each fiscal cycle.
How many assistant united states attorney jobs are remote?
About 73% of assistant united states attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-court and grand jury obligations that most AUSA roles carry. Appellate and certain civil division attorneys have more flexibility for remote work than criminal trial attorneys, who must appear regularly in federal court.
How do you become an assistant united states attorney?
You need a law degree, bar admission, and several years of litigation experience before applying. Most successful candidates have federal clerkship experience, prior prosecutorial or civil trial work, and a writing sample drawn from actual court filings. Applications go directly to individual U.S. Attorney's Offices, each of which runs its own hiring process and timeline.
Can you get hired as an assistant united states attorney with little experience?
Entry-level AUSA positions exist but are rare and highly competitive. Some districts hire recent federal law clerks directly into honors or entry-level slots, particularly in civil divisions. Criminal divisions typically require prior prosecutorial experience. Building a record of federal court appearances, even in a defender or civil role, strengthens applications significantly before you apply.
What does the assistant united states attorney interview process look like?
Most districts run a panel interview with senior AUSAs and sometimes the U.S. Attorney or First Assistant. You'll typically discuss your litigation background, review a written exercise or hypothetical, and submit a writing sample in advance. Background investigation and security clearance processing follow a successful panel interview and can extend the overall timeline by several months.
Where can I find and apply to assistant united states attorney jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant united states attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and district preference, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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