Senior Deputy General Counsel - Policy & Compliance Leader

Office of the Secretary of the Army; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of the Army seeks candidates for Senior Executive Service (SES) appointments. Resume should reflect Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to policy, programming, and oversight of real property, military construction, housing, BRAC, strategic basing, and environmental compliance.

Note: ECQs apply unless exempt; SES eligibility or proof may be required for noncompetitive appointment.

Qualifications

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Founding Principles — knowledge of the U.S. government, Constitution, and rule of law.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency — ability to manage resources, budget, and drive process improvements.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence — ability to deliver high‑quality work with technical depth.
• ECQ 4: Leading People — demonstrate leadership, accountability, and people development.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results — align outcomes with senior leadership goals.

Job description

Office of the Secretary of the Army seeks candidates for Senior Executive Service (SES) appointments. Resume should reflect Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to policy, programming, and oversight of real property, military construction, housing, BRAC, strategic basing, and environmental compliance.

Note: ECQs apply unless exempt; SES eligibility or proof may be required for noncompetitive appointment.