USTDA's Office of the General Counsel is seeking a talented and highly motivated attorney to support its Indo-Pacific regional program initiatives. USTDA has a long history of opening markets for U.S. companies and driving infrastructure development in the Indo-Pacific, a fast-growing region critical to America's long-term economic and security interests. Across 23 countries in the region, USTDA has created more than 700 activities that have supported American jobs through exports.
Summary
USTDA's Office of the General Counsel is seeking a talented and highly motivated attorney to support its Indo-Pacific regional program initiatives. USTDA has a long history of opening markets for U.S. companies and driving infrastructure development in the Indo-Pacific, a fast-growing region critical to America's long-term economic and security interests. Across 23 countries in the region, USTDA has created more than 700 activities that have supported American jobs through exports.
Serving as an Assistant General Counsel, the Attorney-Adviser is responsible for supporting the Indo-Pacific regional program activities and USTDA's implementation of its statutory mandate to promote U.S. private sector participation in economic development projects. As such, the incumbent provides advice on the legal aspects of the agency's program and administration in the Indo-Pacific region. Among other duties, the incumbent may perform the following:
Advise program staff on project structure, issues arising during project implementation, and project close-out;
Participate in the preparation, review, and negotiation of grant agreements;
Review contracts between project sponsors, grant recipients, and U.S. companies for the performance of USTDA-funded activities;
Analyze and resolve issues arising under the U.S. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, annual appropriations acts, and other laws relevant to U.S. trade and foreign assistance programs, including advising on consequences of commencement and termination of assistance to individual countries in the region;
Negotiate inter-agency agreements with representatives of other U.S. government agencies;
Advise on the legal and policy implications of operational decisions related to furnishing grants in individual countries in the region and Agency administrative operations;
Review due diligence findings and advise on suitability of potential project sponsors, grant recipients, and U.S. companies for the performance of USTDA-funded activities;
Perform legal research and render legal interpretations in connection with special projects as assigned by the General Counsel, including developing policies and guidelines for the Agency; and
Participate in agency and inter-agency working groups and represent the agency in dealings with a variety of USTDA stakeholders.
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
Direct Deposit of pay is required.
Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
Background and security investigation for Top Secret Clearance.
Qualifications
1. Your resume must demonstrate that you possess specialized legal experience in one or more of the following areas: corporate or commercial law; international transactions; project finance; and government contracts or grants.
At the GS-13: You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.B from an accredited ABA law school and have a minimum of two years of professional legal experience post bar admission equivalent to the GS-12 level.
At the GS-14: You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.B from an accredited ABA law school and have a minimum of three years of professional legal experience post bar admission equivalent to the GS-13 level.
2. You must be an active member in good standing of the Bar of a state, a territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
3. You must be a U.S. citizen in order to qualify for this position.
Specialized Experience includes:
Skill in research and analysis of complex legal issues;
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience drafting agreements for transactions, memoranda of law, regulatory documents, or corporate legal documents;
Possession and application of strong negotiating, analytical, and interpersonal skills;
Experience addressing legal and factual issues for which there are limited precedents and that require balancing of conflicting or competing interests;
Experience performing routine legal assignments independently; and
Experience independently managing caseloads and completing activities within established schedules.
NOTE: Professional and/or academic experience in the Indo-Pacific region is highly desired, but not required.
NOTE: If currently employed as an attorney in the federal government, you must have completed one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level as of the closing date of the announcement, or previously served at the same or higher grade level as the position to be filled.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Telework Suitability:
The duties of this position are suitable for occasional, situational telework.
Stipulations of Employment:
This term appointment may be extended up to a maximum total period of 4 years or terminated at any time at management's discretion. Selection does not confer eligibility to be promoted or reassigned to other positions or to be non-competitively converted to a career-conditional appointment.
Selection for this term position may require serving a 1-year trial period.
If selected, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450).
Applicants must be eligible to obtain and keep a Top Secret security clearance. Appointment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
If you left federal employment and received a buyout and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service law.
Relocation Expenses:
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses for this position will not be paid by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
Veterans Preference:
USTDA is not required to apply Veterans Preference in filling this Excepted Service position. However, the agency will follow the principles of Veterans Preference to the extent administratively feasible. Applicants eligible for Veterans Preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume, and attach supporting documentation to their submissions (e.g., DD-214 Form, SF-15, or other substantiating documents).
Work Schedule:
This position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Miscellaneous:
TDA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.
If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.
We may hire at any of the grades shown on this announcement. New employees to the Federal Government usually enter at Step 1 of the grade. Applicants may identify the grade level(s) for which they wish to be considered.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and assessment questionnaire completed online) will be evaluated for the basic qualification requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
All applicants are required to submit the following:
Resume, which include work experience, training, education, and any awards relevant to the qualifications and requirements of the position.
List of references who may be contacted with your permission.
Certification of Bar membership: proof that you are a member in good standing of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Cover letter (desired, but not required).
Failure to submit a complete application will result in your application being removed from consideration. Application materials will not be returned.
No attempts will be made to solicit materials from applicants who fail to submit them by the closing date of the announcement.
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
If you have questions about thisjob, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please refer to the How to Apply section above and explore the Federal Application Process information on the USAJobs website
US Trade and Development Agency
1101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22209
US
Next steps
For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the How to Apply section. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All applicants are required to submit the following:
Resume, which include work experience, training, education, and any awards relevant to the qualifications and requirements of the position.
List of references who may be contacted with your permission.
Certification of Bar membership: proof that you are a member in good standing of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Cover letter (desired, but not required).
Failure to submit a complete application will result in your application being removed from consideration. Application materials will not be returned.
No attempts will be made to solicit materials from applicants who fail to submit them by the closing date of the announcement.
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
If you have questions about thisjob, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please refer to the How to Apply section above and explore the Federal Application Process information on the USAJobs website
US Trade and Development Agency
1101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22209
US
Next steps
For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the How to Apply section. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
