National Security Attorney — Honors Program

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency hires attorneys to provide legal advice and representation to ensure that the Agency fulfills its mission while complying with applicable laws. They analyze issues, apply legal authorities, render opinions, and advocate Agency positions in collaboration with the Office, the Agency, the Intelligence Community, the DoD, and the U.S.

Government. Qualified applicants demonstrate strong legal writing, analytical thinking, and the ability to provide timely

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform rigorous legal research and write precise opinions.
• Ability to research, analyze and apply laws, rules, and regulations to complex issues.
• Provide timely, accurate legal advice to enable NGA mission success.

Responsibilities

• Advise NGA on legal issues to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Analyze issues, apply authorities, and render opinions to support Agency positions.
• Advocate Agency positions and coordinate with the Office, DoD, IC, and U.S. Government.
• Collaborate with colleagues to proactively resolve legal and policy matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical reasoning

Education

Juris Doctorate degree (ABA-accredited)

Bar admission in U.S. state/territory

Job description

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency hires attorneys to provide legal advice and representation to ensure that the Agency fulfills its mission while complying with applicable laws. They analyze issues, apply legal authorities, render opinions, and advocate Agency positions in collaboration with the Office, the Agency, the Intelligence Community, the DoD, and the U.S.

Government. Qualified applicants demonstrate strong legal writing, analytical thinking, and the ability to provide timely