This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/592048300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The attorney will advise & assist GAO's Information Technology & Cybersecurity analyst team & Congress on issues including compliance with cybersecurity requirements , IT portfolio and investment management, CIO roles & responsibilities, and management and protection of sensitive information. The attorney will help resolve complex & far-reaching legal problems. Attorneys with experience in cybersecurity, IT management & operations, privacy and technology are particularly encouraged to apply.
Learn more about this agency02/16/2021 to 03/02/2021
$120,199 - $172,500 per year
PA 02 - 03
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - .
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
03
No
No
GAO-21-OGC-0905-004
592048300
Major responsibilities will include:
• Researching and applying the law in the conduct of performance audits of agency programs and activities.
• Providing legal counsel on a broad range of information and information technology policy topics primarily involving cybersecurity, protection of sensitive information, IT management, and compliance with related laws, regulations, and policies.
• Reviewing GAO products to ensure they reflect an accurate and objective understanding and application of the law as it relates to the federal program or activity under review.
• Providing legal assistance and support to GAO clients providing congressional testimony.
• Analyzing legislative proposals to determine potential effects and implications for federal policies and GAO.
• Drafting legal memoranda, legal opinions, and sections of audit reports.
• Providing technical and legislative drafting expertise to Congress.
• Briefing congressional staff on legal matters covered by GAO reviews.
You must meet the minimum qualification requirements by the closing date of this job opportunity announcement.
1. Must have a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
2. Must be an active member in good standing of a bar of a state, a territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
3. Band II Senior Staff Attorney candidates must have a minimum of two years (104 weeks) of legal experience working with and applying the laws, policies, and regulations related to the duties of the position.
4. Band III Senior Attorney candidates must have a minimum of four years (208 weeks) of legal experience working with and applying the laws, policies, and regulations related to the duties of the position.
Must have a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: This position is not in a bargaining unit.
OPTION FOR ADDITIONAL HIRES: We may use this announcement to hire more people.
TRAVEL & RELOCATION EXPENSES: Travel and relocation expenses related to this hiring process will not be paid.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, GAO considers veterans’ preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans’ preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the “point” system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15 which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s)). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If your submission demonstrates that you meet the criteria listed in the Qualifications section and includes the required cover letter and resume, your application will be further evaluated based on:
• Your years and level of experience researching and analyzing complex legal issues and working with applying the law, regulations, and policies relevant to the issues and responsibilities described under Summary and Duties.
• Experience and expertise that demonstrates superior legal research, analytical skills and the ability to write about complex legal issues.
• Experience that demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills and sound judgement.
We may invite you to an interview. If we invite you to interview, we will ask you to provide references and may also ask you to provide a writing sample, which we will consider in the selection process. We may invite you to more than one round of interviews.
Your application materials will not be returned. Do not submit original documents that you may need in the future.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
How do I apply to this announcement?
1. Submit your complete application package to LegalCareers@gao.gov
2. Reference “Attorney (ITC)" in the email subject line.
What is a complete application package?
The applicable documentation listed in the Required Documents section. Items not listed in the Required Documents section should not be submitted.
When is the application package due?
It must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure all the documents are received and the information is readable. Your application may not be considered if it doesn't meet this criteria. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
How can I verify if GAO received my application package?
To verify if your application was received, email LegalCareers@gao.gov.
If you have questions about:
-The job announcement or the position: The agency contact is listed at the bottom of the announcement.
-Technical issues with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS Help page.
1. Applicants will be grouped and evaluated by prospective level (Band II or Band III). Band III (PA-03) attorneys will be expected to possess a higher degree of professional knowledge, expertise, and experience than Band II (PA-02) attorneys, and will perform their duties with greater independence.
2. Applicants may be invited to interview for the position based on the evaluation of their application package.
3. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide references and may be asked to provide a writing sample, which will be considered in the selection process. Applicants may be invited to more than one round of interviews.
4. The successful applicant will be hired at the grade level commensurate with their qualifications.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/592048300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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