The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is filling one position for a Supervisory General Attorney, SK-0905-17 in Washington, DC.

Duties

At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service. The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking an Assistant Director, Office of Business Solutions, to join our newly established Office of the Managing Executive. The Office of the Managing Executive is responsible for all operational aspects of OGC, including organizational development and planning; information, data and technology management; human capital management; financial and acquisitions management; litigation support; administrative services, project management and risk management. The Assistant Director will lead a new Office of Business Solutions, overseeing a broad range of technical, information management and operational initiatives and will serve as a Senior Advisor to OGC's senior leadership team concerning technology needs, potential impact of new technology on mission and/or operations, projects, and resources. Typical duties include: Assessing operational needs, identifying opportunities for improvement, and evaluating processes and technology solutions that may improve the effectiveness of the organization. Partnering with OGC attorneys and other agency stakeholders to identify and document business and mission requirements and translating them into policies, processes, and functional requirements to support OGC activities and to develop innovative solutions to address emerging issues. Ensuring the effective integration of OGC's processes and technologies with other Divisions and Offices to effectively leverage agency wide resources. Developing or reviewing application designs, or other system planning documentation, to ensure alignment with business requirements, compliance with agency enterprise architecture, OIT security, and other applicable system development policies and guidance. Applying and adapting project management and change management concepts, methods, and procedures to further enhance OGCs litigation support functions. Evaluating and developing policies, procedures, and practices with OGC attorney staff applicable to litigation holds, eDiscovery and to maintain Electronically Stored Information (ESI) in accordance with applicable records retention and litigation hold requirements. Overseeing the process of collecting and producing ESI needed by OGC attorneys in connection with discovery, investigations, congressional inquiries, Office of Inspector General and GAO audits. Managing the development and effective operation of eDiscovery tools to meet OGC's litigation support requirements. Representing OGC in Agency-level committees to provide OGC's perspective in new technology initiatives, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• CITIZENSHIP: You must be a US Citizen.
• You must possess a J.D. or LL.B Degree and you must be an active member of the bar in good standing.
• This position is open to current SEC employees.
• Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
• Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
• This position has promotion potential to the SK-17.
• SUPERVISORY TRIAL PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two-year supervisory trial period.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
• DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
• PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
• This position is eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC 's telework policy.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following J.D. or LL.B. degree --AND-- Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty.) MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement. SK-17: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes: Providing technical service to attorneys, paralegals, and other litigation support staff utilizing a variety of litigation support products and services (e.g., electronic case management systems, trial presentation software tools and databases, eDiscovery systems) and SEC systems (e.g. HUB, EDGAR, IRIS, etc); AND Evaluating, developing, and implementing policies, procedures, or recommendations to meet organizational needs; AND Serving as a strategic advisor to senior level officials regarding technology-related needs and potential impact on mission and operations.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Office of the General Counsel 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 US
• Name: ask HR
• Email: [email protected]