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The successful candidate will report to the NASA OIG and the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO). He or she will primarily prosecute NASA contractors and/or employees who have engaged in fraud, public corruption and misuse of government resources. The selectee will prosecute other cases as needed, for training or otherwise, as directed by the USAO. Further, this individual will engage in grand jury investigations and appear on behalf of the United States in U.S. courts for various hearings and trials, including: arraignments, bail hearings, preliminary hearings, plea hearings, sentencing hearings and other matters such as warrants, complaints, and charging instruments.

NOTE: This is a TERM appointment, with an initial term of two years, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. The position may be extended further without competition.

NOTE: While this position reports to NASA OIG Headquarters in Washington, DC, the candidate will be detailed full-time to the USAO, Middle District of Florida, Orlando Office. The candidate is expected to reside in that area by the time they begin employment.

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of the announcement will be considered.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

• Represents the NASA OIG and the federal government as an attorney on assigned cases before judges and hearing officers.
• Provides legal advice and guidance to the federal agents in the development of cases for prosecution.
• Responsible for legal research and writing, directing investigations, case development, case presentation, case resolution and a variety of program responsibilities.

Conditions of employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position, and annually.
• Must obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance is required.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• This is a TERM appointment, with an initial term of two years, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions.
• This position may require a one year trial period.
• Active member in good standing of a State bar.
• Please see the "Additional Information" section for important information about COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees.

Qualifications

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration:

• At least 4 years of post J.D. litigation and/or criminal law experience
• Graduation from an ABA accredited law school
• Excellent writing, research ability and advocacy skills
• Active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

The ideal candidate will have criminal litigation experience, superior academic records, strong analytical abilities and judgment, and oral advocacy and writing skills. Assignments may include the investigation and prosecution of white collar crimes, especially fraud and public corruption, violent offenses, drug trafficking, immigration offenses, child pornography, and terrorism. The ideal candidate will also be knowledgeable about federal asset forfeiture procedures.

Assignments will include responsibility for all phases of criminal prosecution, from providing guidance to law enforcement officers, initiating criminal charges, conducting grand jury proceedings and trials, handling motions and appeals, and forfeiture proceedings. Successful candidates must demonstrate an ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, client agencies, opposing counsel, and court staff. The ideal candidate will be expected to litigate complex cases, so the successful applicant should possess 4 years of litigation experience. Because most of the criminal practice in the U.S. Attorney's Office involves pretrial litigation, applicants must possess superior research and writing abilities and must be able to prepare high-quality, persuasive pleadings. Applicants should possess experience in conducting witness interviews. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate the capacity to function with minimum guidance in a highly demanding environment.

Applicants will conduct their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated Internet and legal research, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and work processing systems.

EVALUATION FACTORS

You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume.

• Experience in litigation, preferably involving wire fraud, mail fraud, public corruption and/or government contract fraud investigations.
• Federal criminal law experience.
• Skill in writing legal opinions and policy analyses and recommending appropriate action.
• Ability to communicate effectively to represent the NASA OIG in legal proceedings and maintain excellent client relationships.

You will no longer be considered for this position if you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

NASA considers 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.