Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens.

CLDP attorneys are the primary implementers for the Office of General Counsel's international development programs. In this position, you will consult with other U.S. government agencies, foreign government officials, and members of the private sector to assess development needs and to design and implement assistance programs. This position supports U.S. government efforts to improve the business environment in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Pakistan.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/)
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Drug Test Required: Yes
• License required: No
• Pre-employment physical required: No
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will not be paid

Qualifications

• Prior experience and/or knowledge of trade law, regulatory or legislative development, trade facilitation, public procurement, intellectual property, alternative dispute resolution, cybersecurity, digital trade, or other areas of complex commercial law is strongly preferred.
• Project management experience, including exceptional organizational skills, the ability to plan and manage multiple technical assistance programs at once while determining program priorities, and maintaining program effectiveness is strongly preferred.
• Experience engaging and coordinating with diverse stakeholders on trade, and commercial law issues is preferred.
• Prior experience and/or familiarity in working with foreign governments, international organizations and/or development finance institutions is strongly preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing on varied and complex topics with diverse stakeholders including high-level officials is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and reporting relationships with interagency peers, International Program Specialists, subject-matter experts, and foreign government counterparts is essential.
• Prior experience with drafting funding or project proposals is preferred but not required.
• Frequent International travel is required. Attorney-Advisors in this position carry out many of their programs in the host countries around the globe.
• Interest or familiarity with countries in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and/or Pakistan is preferred.
• Proficiency either in Russian, Romanian, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Turkmen or Uzbek is preferred.
• Must be a United States Citizen and registered for Selective Service if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• Must be able to verify active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. Jurisdiction.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicants will be rated based on their education, experience, demonstrated legal research and writing abilities, and performance during the interview process.

There are no numerical rating systems through which to apply veterans preference; however, the Office of the General Counsel favorably considers veterans preference eligibility in hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume. If selected, additional information may be required.