This position is located in the e U.S. AbilityOne Commission (Commission), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), whose oversight mission is to promote the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission, its programs and operations, and to protect these programs and operations against fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement.
Summary
This position is located in the e U.S. AbilityOne Commission (Commission), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), whose oversight mission is to promote the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission, its programs and operations, and to protect these programs and operations against fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement.
As the Senior Investigative Attorney (SIA) the incumbent will be part of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office of Investigations (OI) serving under the Counsel to the Inspector General/Assistant Inspector General of Investigations. The incumbent will assist, conduct and lead criminal, civil and administrative investigations, as well as investigations requested by Congress into alleged violations of or non-compliance with laws, administrative rules and regulations, or policies pertaining to the AbilityOne Commission (Commission) and its programs and operations. The SIA assess findings, develops investigative plans and exercises professional judgement in determining the scope and approach to resolve allegations. Drafts report of investigations or other investigative products that include the analyses of evidence as it related to a law, statute, regulation, or policy. As needed, the SIA will present OIG findings and results clearly and precisely to the OIG and Commission's management, federal agencies and other third parties. Other responsibilities include:
The SIA is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the hotline and case management systems, including communication with complainants, witnesses, and targets, uploading documents and notes to the relevant systems, and ensuring that OI systems are always kept up to date. SIA is also responsible for referring appropriate matters to relevant OIGs and federal agencies.
The SIA is responsible for assisting OI staff members through the gathering of investigative facts including statements and documents provided by complainants, witnesses, and targets, and the review of these statements and documents relevant to the allegation in compliance with Attorney General Guidelines, CIGIE Standards for investigations, and other applicable standards.
The SIA is responsible for drafting and reviewing investigative documents including investigative plans, memoranda of investigative interviews, summaries of facts, cases, statutes, rules and regulations, reports of investigation.
The SIA prepares case plans and case opening predications that include identifying potential violations of AbilityOne and its Program. The SIA prepares special investigative techniques, time frames for witness and subject interviews, and a preliminary investigative outline.
The SIA coordinates investigations and other assignments in a manner that maximizes productivity and is compatible with goals established by the OIG. Effectively advances the progress of investigations and meets deadlines.
The SIA brings to the attention the IG, and/or the Office of Counsel, matters of concern and negotiates resolutions to problems, particularly those involving the coordination of investigative and/or legal strategy.
The SIA may serve or assist the Whistleblower Officer within the OIG and be the liaison for Department of Justice for Qui Tam cases.
The SIA is required to learn, interpret, apply and maintain knowledge of Commission and OIG policies, procedures, and directives applicable to performing the responsibilities of the position. The SIA consults with the OIG Office of Counsel when making determination of the Commission and its Programs compliance. As such the SIA may also interact directly with all levels of Commission staff and AbilityOne Program employees.
The SIA reviews the case work of other OI staff and assists the OI staff when needed in preparing and presenting case work.
The SIA keeps the AIGI informed of key investigative milestones, challenges, and delays.
The SIA may also assist OIG management with other duties, as assigned.
U.S. Citizenship, must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements.
A one year trial/probationary period may be required.
Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males born after 12/31/1959.
Current admission to the Bar and license to practice law within the US
This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
ONLY experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you meet the Basic Requirement, Bar Good Standing and have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying:
Basic Education Requirement:
You must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.). (You must submit a copy of your transcripts prior to an offer of employment for verification).
BAR Membership:
You must be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the U.S., or the District of Columbia. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your first license and the State from which it was issued and a copy of your active bar license.)
Required Specialized Experience for GS-14:
Applicants must have at least 5 full years (60 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience working in a federal Office of Inspector General (OIG) and have 3 years (36 months) or more as an investigative counsel. Qualifying professional legal experience includes:
Conducting investigations, developing findings, and providing legal advice based on applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Interpreting laws, regulations, policies, legal opinions, and court decisions to guide organizational actions and recommendations.
Investigating and obtaining facts, analyzing documents, and preparing evidence for use in legal or administrative proceedings.
Exercising sound judgment in handling sensitive issues and making decisions with significant organizational impact.
Communicating complex and technical information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences.
Building and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, executives, senior officials, supervisors, peers, and subordinate personnel to achieve objectives, resolve issues, and foster collaboration.
Producing clear, concise investigative reports, memorandums, and official communications for internal and external stakeholders.
(NOTE: qualifying experience is calculated only after receipt of LL.B. or J.D.) (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience)
Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Volunteer Experience: 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). 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.
You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".
Education
When submitting transcripts, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
In addition, when reviewing applicant's transcripts, assumptions will not be made. Applicants MUST state which coursework is relevant.
Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience for this position.
Additional information
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete a Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list. Multiple selections may be made from this announcement
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
Applicants will be evaluated based upon review of submitted application package and how well you meet the qualifications of the position described in the qualifications section above.
Appointments made under this authority will be processed as new appointments to the Civil Service. Current Civil Service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the Civil Service. Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR 315.802(b).
If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.
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.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/02/2026.
Résumé - 2 pages only (suggest uploading PDF copy) showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
Copy of Active Bar license
Transcripts,if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement. Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
A complete Occupational Questionnaire
A writing sample will be required, if you are selected for an interview.
If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
If you are a current or former Federal employee? You maysubmit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows competitive or excepted service appointment, tenure group, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please submit the SF-50 showing the highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. Please note: Performance award, Details, and Realignments are not acceptable SF-50s.
If you are a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? You may submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title, Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee), Agency and Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/02/2026. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account.
Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application."
Select documents you want included in this application.
Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.
Select if you want to include your demographic information.
After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site."
Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application.
Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown.
Upload any missing required documents or optional documents.
Review and Submit Application.
While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position.
You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.
To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job.
Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/02/2026.
Résumé - 2 pages only (suggest uploading PDF copy) showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
Copy of Active Bar license
Transcripts,if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement. Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
A complete Occupational Questionnaire
A writing sample will be required, if you are selected for an interview.
If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
If you are a current or former Federal employee? You maysubmit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows competitive or excepted service appointment, tenure group, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please submit the SF-50 showing the highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. Please note: Performance award, Details, and Realignments are not acceptable SF-50s.
If you are a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? You may submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title, Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee), Agency and Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/02/2026. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account.
Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application."
Select documents you want included in this application.
Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.
Select if you want to include your demographic information.
After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site."
Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application.
Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown.
Upload any missing required documents or optional documents.
Review and Submit Application.
While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position.
You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.
To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job.
Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
