Fiscal Law Attorney

Illinois State Bar Association; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive locality pay

Job summary

Social Security Administration’s Law & Policy (L&P) seeks contracting and appropriations law attorneys to join our Program, Fiscal and Disclosure Law (PFD Law) – Fiscal Law Branch. You will handle a diverse federal workload and advise on contracting, use of agency funds, and related regulations.

Attorneys joining PFD Law will manage their own caseloads, demonstrate strong analytical, research, and writing skills, and provide clear oral advocacy.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in federal contracting and appropriations law.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills are required.
• Excellent oral advocacy and client-relations abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseloads on contracting and appropriations matters.
• Provide legal guidance on federal contracting, agency funds use, and related regulations.
• Represent SSA in bid protests when needed.
• Collaborate with internal clients and external partners.

Skills

Federal contracting

Appropriations law

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Bid protests

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

SocialSecurity’sLaw&PolicyteamisHiring Experienced Fiscal Law Attorneys!

Join us! The Social Security Administration’s Law&Policy (L&P) seeks contracting and appropriations law attorneys to join our dynamic team in our Program, Fiscal and Disclosure Law (PFD Law) – Fiscal Law Branch.

WHYSSA:

SocialSecurity touches the lives of millions, providing vital services and a social safety net. SSA’s L&P is a modern public service law office with a highly skilled, engaged, and diverse workforce. We strategically manage a large national workload through effective collaboration and coordination. We offer the opportunity to handle meaningful and challenging legal work, while earning a competitive salary (plus locality pay), strong government benefits, and a consistent schedule.

WHYPFDLAW’SFISCALLAWBRANCH:

PFD Law seeks highly qualified attorneys with at least two years’ experience handling all aspects of Federal contracting and appropriations law. Fiscal Law attorneys provide legal guidance on a wide variety of contracting and appropriations law issues, including legal advice and guidance regarding federal contracting, proper use of agency funds, agreements with other agencies, and associated Federal Regulations. Fiscal Law attorneys also represent the agency in bid protests.

Attorneys joining PFD Law will have significant responsibility for their own caseloads. Attorneys should have demonstrated strong analytical, research, and writing skills, as well as sound oral advocacy skills to present SSA’s interests. Attorneys also must have the ability to quickly form positive relationships with internal clients and external partners. Fiscal Law attorneys also may have the opportunity to work with the Department of Justice in representing SSA in Federal courts.

WORK LOCATIONS:

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS – HEADQUARTERS–BALTIMORE, ATLANTA, BOSON, CHICAGO, DALLAS, DENVER, KANSAS CITY, PHILADELPHIA, AND WASHINGTON, D.C.

SALARYINFORMATION:

We are hiring GS-12 through GS-14 attorneys. Salary depends on experience and location. The base salary ranges from $76,463-$139,684 and individuals in many geographic locations receive additional locality pay. Please see Salaries & Wages (opm.gov) for the salary range in your location.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: This agency provides assistance to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need assistance completing the application, please email the agency at [e-mail].