Supervisory Attorney Advisor

U.S. Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 169.000 - 197.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) seeks a Supervisory Attorney Advisor in Washington, DC to lead the development and issuance of regulations across firearms, explosives, alcohol, and tobacco, ensuring public safety while avoiding unnecessary burdens.

This GS-15 leadership role requires at least five years of specialized experience as an attorney, the ability to coordinate multi-directorate and interagency reviews, and to advise senior

Formación

• Specialized Experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• To qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must have at least five years of specialized experience as a practicing attorney.

Responsabilidades

• Manages the development and issuance of the firearms, explosives, alcohol, and tobacco regulations and rulings; coordinates and tracks regulations projects through multi directorate and inter-agency reviews.
• Implements changes or additions to existing regulations.
• Serves as POC on all matters relating to either the creation of, and/or changes to, ATF's regulations and rulings; coordinates and tracks regulations projects through multi directorate and inter-agency reviews; and is the official liaison to DOJ and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget on all rulemaking projects.

Conocimientos

Regulatory strategy

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory modernization

Advising senior officials

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descripción del empleo

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

Hiring Office

Office of Enforcement Programs and Services

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Job ID

26-EPS-EXC-13052520-CLG

Location: 99 New York Avenue, NE

Location: 99 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20226 - United States

Application Deadline

Thursday, October 29, 2026

About the Office

The position is located in the Office of Enforcement Programs and Services Directorate (EPS), Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA). The overall mission of Regulatory Affairs is to manage the development and issuance of the firearms, explosives, alcohol, and tobacco regulations and rulings, to protect the public without imposing an undue regulatory burden.

Job Description

The major duties of the Supervisory Attorney Advisor position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages the development and issuance of the firearms, explosives, alcohol, and tobacco regulations and rulings, to protect the public without imposing an undue regulatory burden.
• Implements changes or additions to existing regulations.
• Serves as POC on all matters relating to either the creation of, and/or changes to, ATF's regulations and rulings; coordinates and tracks regulations projects through multi directorate and inter-agency reviews; and is the official liaison to DOJ and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget on all rulemaking projects.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must have at least five years of specialized experience as a practicing attorney.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Specialized Experience

Specialized Experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.

• Develops, analyzes, interprets, and implements complex regulatory strategies, policies, and programs; AND
• Provides strategic direction and oversight for complex, high-visibility regulatory programs and initiatives; AND
• Advises senior officials and provides recommendations on complex and sensitive issues that affect agency mission and regulatory responsibilities; AND
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with senior leaders, officials, internal program offices, legal counsel, federal partners, regulated industries, and other stakeholders to develop coordinated approaches to complex regulatory and policy matters; AND
• Leads and supports regulatory modernization initiatives designed to streamline processes, improve program efficiency, leverage technology, reduce administrative burdens, and transition regulatory programs from legacy processes to modern electronic systems.

Salary

GS-0905- 15 $169,279.00 to $197,200.00 Per Year

Number of Positions

1

Travel

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation Expenses

No

Additional Information

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