The DOJ Office of the Inspector General (OIG) seeks an experienced, motivated Senior Counsel providing critical insight and guidance on complex work related to the OIG's highest priority matters. The ideal candidate has significant experience providing sensitive legal/policy recommendations to high level officials, sensitive in nature involving high level government officials; reviewing a variety of reports; and serving as a liaison or representative of the OIG to internal/external stakeholders.

Duties

The Senior Counsel to the Inspector General (IG) uses a demonstrated understanding of or familiarity with the workings of the DOJ to serve as a senior legal and policy advisor to the IG and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) on a variety of issues. In this capacity, the Senior Counsel to the IG: Provides legal and policy recommendations based upon research, analysis, and the evaluation of expert information to advise the IG on matters affecting the mission of the OIG and the efficiency of the DOJ. Oversees, reviews, and edits OIG reports and correspondence, including reports of OIG audits, inspections, investigations, and special reviews; semiannual reports, including the USA PATRIOT Act Report; congressional reports; and other materials. Leads the planning, organization, and coordination and provides organizational continuity for the work of the Top Management and Performance Challenges committee. Serves as the IG's primary liaison with the OIG's Management and Planning Division on OIG budget matters, including responses to Department requests for proposed OIG budgets, meetings with OMB to support the OIG's budget requests, and interaction with staff of congressional appropriations committees about the OIG's budget requests. Serves as liaison for or Senior Counsel assigned to overseeing issuance of the OIG's Semiannual Report to Congress; the open recommendations report; and other OIG corporate products, including development and updating of OIG-wide strategic planning efforts. Serves as a representative for the OIG with high level officials within and outside the DOJ, other federal agencies, and the private sector.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• You will be be subject to initial and random drug testing.
• Annual financial disclosure statement, SF-278 required.
• You may be subject to a probationary period.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• You must submit the Mandatory Technical Qualifications narratives to be considered for the position.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

To receive full consideration of your application package, applicants MUST meet the following qualification requirements: A J.D. from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 5 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Mandatory Technical Qualification(s) (MTQs): Applicants must submit a written narrative for each MTQ limited to one page per MTQ. Failure to meet or fully address each Mandatory Technical Qualification will eliminate a candidate from further consideration. 1. Demonstrated experience advising agency or organization leadership on broad, complex reviews, audits, evaluations, or investigations from an Office of the Inspector General, Internal Affairs, Professional Responsibility, or comparable office; substantial experience performing extremely complex legal analysis to draw well-supported conclusions; and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 2. Demonstrated outstanding writing, editing, and collaborative communication skills; the ability to represent the OIG professionally and communicate effectively and authoritatively with senior government and private sector officials.

Education

This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov. For foreign education, see: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Front Office 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Kimberly Dori
• Email: [email protected]