Attorney - Advisor (Management Initiatives)

Office of Management and Budget; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeks an Attorney- Advisor (Management Initiatives) to provide legal guidance on procurement policy, federal financial assistance, IT and cybersecurity. The role requires licensure to practice law and a law degree from an ABA-accredited school.

Responsibilities include complex legal analysis, drafting, and advising on policy matters for senior leadership. Promotion is not guaranteed; incumbent serves within OGC at OMB.

Qualifications

• Must possess a law degree from ABA-accredited school.
• Active bar membership in state/DC/territory with current license.
• Specialized experience at or above GS-12 in one or more areas: procurement, federal financial assistance, IT, cybersecurity, or domestic content.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex legal analysis and drafting in procurement, federal financial assistance, IT, cybersecurity, or domestic content requirements.
• Advise senior leadership on legal matters and policy development.
• Draft legal documents and conduct comprehensive legal research.

Skills

Legal analysis

Regulatory compliance

Policy advisory

Education

J.D./LL.B./LL.M.

Job description

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of General Counsel (OGC). The incumbent will provide legal advice regarding government procurement policy, federal financial assistance, IT, cybersecurity, and domestic content preferences. Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria listed below in order to meet the basic requirement for Attorney - Advisor (Management Initiatives), 0905.

Education

Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Law (LL.B), Master of Law (LL.M), or Juris Doctor (J.D.) law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). (Must submit a copy of your transcripts with the degree conferred date, failure to do will result in an incomplete application.)

Bar Membership

Applicants must be an active member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a state, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and must hold a current, unrestricted license to practice law.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

In addition to the Basic Requirements described above (Law Degree & Bar Membership), your resume must demonstrate a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

GS-13 Level Qualification

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: Conducting complex legal analysis and drafting legal documents as an attorney in one or more of the following practice areas: procurement, federal financial assistance, information technology, cybersecurity, or domestic content requirements.

GS-14 Level Qualification

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: Making recommendations on policies, analyzing and evaluating complex legal issues, and advising senior leadership on legal matters as an attorney in one or more of the following practice areas: procurement, federal financial assistance, information technology, cybersecurity, or domestic content requirements.

GS-15 Level Qualification

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: Providing complex legal advice, performing legal research, drafting legal documents, and handling litigation, as an attorney in one or more of the following practice areas: procurement, federal financial assistance, information technology, cybersecurity, or domestic content requirements.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.