Attorney - Advisor (Management Initiatives).

Office of Management and Budget; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Management and Budget seeks an Attorney-Advisor (Management Initiatives) to provide expert legal counsel on government-wide procurement, IT, cybersecurity, and domestic content issues.

The role involves drafting and reviewing FAR/OMB guidance, conducting thorough legal analyses, and defending OMB positions in litigation in collaboration with DOJ and other federal entities. Strong leadership and advisory skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar membership active and in good standing in state/DC.
• Specialized experience in procurement, IT, cybersecurity, or domestic content knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide sophisticated legal counsel to OMB leadership and staff on policy and legal issues.
• Draft and review government-wide documents, including FAR and OMB guidance.
• Conduct in-depth legal analyses and advise on legality of policies.
• Defend OMB positions in litigation, coordinating with DOJ and other agencies.

Skills

Client counseling

Legal analysis

Policy drafting

Litigation coordination

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Duties

As a Attorney - Advisor (Management Initiatives), GS-0905-13/14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Provides sophisticated client counseling to OMB leadership, managers, and staff at all levels across OMB and the Executive Office of the President on government procurement policy, Federal financial assistance, information technology, cybersecurity, and domestic content preferences.
• Drafts and reviews government-wide documents, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and OMB guidance.
• Conducts in-depth legal analyses and advises on the legality and soundness of OMB's government-wide policies and guidance.
• Defends OMB's position in litigation, working closely with the Department of Justice and other Federal agencies.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• Direct Deposit is required
• RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• Suitability for Federal employment
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• More than one selection may be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if additional vacancies occur.

Qualifications

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.

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.

Specialized Experience

In addition to the Basic Requirements described above (Law Degree & Bar Membership), our 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.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: 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.

You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: 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.

You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: 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.

Education

Applicant must possess a professional law degree from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any state, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. You must submit a copy of both your law school and college transcript with your application. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. Official transcripts will be required if you are selected for the position.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions.

Foreign 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.

Additional information

This position is being filled by an alternative hiring process (Excepted Service) and is not in the competitive civil service.

Veterans Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however the Office of General Counsel considers veteran's preference eligibility as a positive factor in the hiring process.

Males born after 12-31-59

must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.