Supervisory Attorney Advisor

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in the United States Department of Justice is seeking a highly experienced attorney at the GS-15 level to lead complex regulatory initiatives.

Ideal candidates will develop and interpret regulatory strategies, provide strategic direction to senior officials, and collaborate with federal partners and stakeholders to advance agency mission and regulatory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience as a practicing attorney at GS-15 level or equivalent.
• Experience developing and implementing complex regulatory strategies and policies.
• Ability to provide strategic direction and oversight for high-visibility regulatory programs.
• Experience advising senior officials and coordinating with federal partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops, analyzes, interprets, and implements complex regulatory strategies, policies, and programs
• Provides strategic direction and oversight for complex, high-visibility regulatory programs and initiatives
• Advises senior officials on complex and sensitive regulatory issues
• Builds relationships with senior leaders, program offices, legal counsel, and federal partners to coordinate regulatory matters
• Leads modernization initiatives to streamline processes and transition to modern electronic systems

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Policy analysis

Stakeholder communication

Legal advising

Job description

ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals/criminal organizations, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, illegal use/storage of explosives, acts of arson/bombings, acts of terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol/tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, & technology. Visit www.atf.gov

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your résumé.http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp - In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions. In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim. If the SF-15 is not submitted, the documentation required by the form verifying the service connected disability (e.g. letter from the VA confirming the disability) must be submitted in order to receive 10-point preference consideration.