This position is located in the Department of Defense, Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG), Office of General Counsel (OGC). OGC provides independent and objective legal counsel to the Inspector General and OIG components. Serves as an Associate General Counsel on the Audit and Evaluations team, supporting OIG components that conduct oversight of DoD programs and operations, acquisitions, overseas contingency operations, intelligence, and financial management matters.

Duties

Provides guidance and legal advice to internal and external stakeholders on regulatory and policy matters, administrative/civil law, procurement law, and fiscal law involving or affecting audits and evaluations of DoD programs and operations. Regularly interacts with and provides guidance and counsel to OIG supervisors, managers, and senior leaders. Evaluates DoD and internal guidance, regulations, and policies for legal sufficiency. Supports the agency in litigation matters and administrative board proceedings, as necessary, concerning pleadings, affidavits, records preservation and analysis, and similar matters. Establishes and maintains effective liaison and coordination with OIG management and staff. Reviews, analyzes, and comments on proposed legislation. Prepares memoranda and briefings.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• This is an Excepted Service position.
• Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
• Current DoD civilian employees are not required to submit to drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list.
• All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Federal employees currently serving in the Competitive Service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the Competitive Service by accepting an offer of employment in the Excepted Service.
• You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450).
• This position has been designated as Critical Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: To meet the basic requirements, you must possess a J.D., LL.B., or LL.M degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Applicants must be an active member, in good standing, of the bar of the highest court of a state, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia, and be permitted to engage in the practice of law. Have at least three (3) years' experience providing legal advice and litigating employment law and discrimination matters. In addition to the basic requirements noted above, resume must document the specialized experience listed below: Specialized Experience GS-14 Level: You must have at least 52 weeks at the GS-13 level or equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as possessing knowledge of and demonstrated legal experience in administrative, procurement, and fiscal law, and policies, regulations, and standards relating to audits and evaluations of government programs and operations. Specialized Experience GS-15 level: You must have at least 52 weeks at the GS-14 level or equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as possessing knowledge of and demonstrated legal experience in administrative, procurement, and fiscal law, and policies, regulations, and standards relating to audits and evaluations of government programs and operations. You must also have comprehensive knowledge sufficient to defend legal and policy positions dealing with DoD and other agency leaders, and with Congressional officials. In addition to the basic qualifications, candidates must have at least five (5) years of specialized legal experience as an attorney in the fields of federal criminal, civil, or administrative law, which demonstrates that candidates can successfully perform the duties of a GS-0905-14/15 Attorney. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.

Contacts

• Address DoD OIG - OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Jacquis Taylor
• Phone: (703) 699-0293
• Email: [email protected]