This position resides in the Defender Services Office (DSO). DSO administers the federal appointed counsel program consisting of federal defender organizations and private panel attorneys to ensure that the right to counsel guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment, the Criminal Justice Act (CJA), and other statutory mandates are enforced on behalf of those who cannot afford to retain counsel and other necessary defense services.

Duties

By fulfilling its mission, the Defender Services program helps to (a) maintain public confidence in the nation's commitment to equal justice under law and (b) ensure the successful operation of the constitutionally based adversary system of justice by which both federal criminal laws and federally guaranteed rights are enforced. The incumbent's role is critical to the ability of the Defender Services Office to provide effective and efficient support to the national Defender program. The incumbent of this position will serve as a Management Analyst on the Administrative Operations Staff. Candidates who are intellectually curious, willing to learn, diligent, self-motivated, problem solvers, with strong communication and analytical skills will thrive in this position. Prior experience collecting and analyzing data; writing clear and concise reports and other documents; serving as a contracting officer representative; and/or using a variety of software, audio-visual, and other related equipment is highly desired. Duties include but are not limited to: Managing travel logistics for district program reviews and national conferences. This includes interpreting travel policy. Coordinate group travel requests and create staff travel authorizations in the Judiciary Electronic Travel System (JETS). Coordinating the provision of appropriate technology for in person, remote, and hybrid meetings. This includes securing hotel accommodations, meeting space and light refreshments. Serving as a contracting officer representative for small procurement actions. Assisting in the development of budget estimates and related justification language supporting the request for appropriated funds allocated for meetings and programs held in the TMFJB. Developing reports, presentations, presentation materials, forms, and graphics using appropriate system capabilities and software upon request. Maintaining program historical records and files. Recommending improvements to internal procedures. Update and maintain standard operating procedures. Maintaining verbal and/or written communications with all levels of staff and the Criminal Justice Act community.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience demonstrated experience collecting and analyzing data; interpreting policy; and writing clear and concise reports and other documents.

Education

This position does not require education to qualify.

Contacts

• Address Defender Services Office One Columbus Circle, NE Washington, DC 20544 US
• Name: Bassin Njie
• Phone: (202) 502-2202
• Email: [email protected]