Job Information
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Senior Associate Counsel to the NRO IG - Senior/Expert Level in Chantilly, Virginia
WE ARE THE NRO
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) focuses on designing, building, launching, and maintaining America's intelligence satellites. Whether creating the latest innovations in satellite technology, contracting with the most cost-efficient industrial supplier, conducting rigorous launch schedules, or providing the highest-quality products to our customers, we never lose focus on who we are working to protect our Nation and its Citizens.
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Basic Eligibility for a position with NRO
U.S. Citizenship is required
You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing
You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations
Where You Will Work
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office reporting to the Director, National Reconnaissance Office (DNRO) and Congress. The Inspector General (IG) is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The OIG is responsible for conducting audits, inspections, investigations, and special reviews related to NRO programs and operations; providing leadership with recommendations to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness; preventing and detecting fraud, waste and abuse in NRO programs and operations; and providing a means to keep the DNRO and the Congress fully and currently informed of issues concerning fraud and other serious problems, abuses and deficiencies in NRO's programs or operations.
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve in a Senior Associate Counsel position, occupational series 0905, to the Inspector General (IG) and Deputy IG and an advisor to the staff of auditors, investigators, inspectors, and data analysts. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-positions/occupationalhandbook.pdf) .
Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.
This is a full-time position that is open from May 21st, 2024 to June 14th, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on June 14th, 2024.
Who May Apply
This position is open to the public.
Federal government employees MUST currently be at the grade level or higher as indicated in this announcement. This is NOT a promotion opportunity for current Federal government employees. If selected for the position, Federal government employees will transition laterally at their current grade level and step.
Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade per IAW DoD 1400.25 Volume 2006.
The NRO is only accepting external applicants for this job announcement. Current NRO Cadre employees should apply internally.
This position may not qualify for the appointment of a reemployed federal annuitant IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 300.
What You Will Be Doing
The incumbent of this position performs expert Attorney work within the multi-level Attorney occupational specialty. They work independently with minimal supervision and are regarded as experts on legal subject matters comprising OGC's legal practice areas. Responsibilities include providing cogent legal advice and guidance to the highest-level government officials, both orally and in all types of written product; representing the NRO interests to external entities, including within the Intelligence Community (IC) and Executive Branch, to Congress, to the Judiciary, to state and local authorities, and to private sector entities; expertly conducting or directing research and factual inquiries and analyzing information for compliance with laws and regulations; and skillfully negotiating contracts/agreements and resolving disputes. Attorneys occupying these positions may also fulfill these responsibilities through their participation in litigation or administrative proceedings. Attorneys occupying these positions also mentor and guide junior attorneys and other employees. They may serve as supervisors for an OGC work unit or legal practice area, responsible for assigning and monitoring work and developing and formally evaluating subordinates. Attorneys occupying these positions are readily able to determine when the most senior-level legal or other coordination, review, or approval may be needed because of legal or policy implications.
As a Senior Associate Counsel, you will be responsible for the following duties:
Provide independent legal advice to the IG and OIG officers on all legal issues that pertain to or arise from the functions and authorities of the IG
Keep OIG leadership fully and currently informed about legal issues affecting IG duties and responsibilities.
Handle additional duties as assigned -Evaluate compliance with laws, rules, Presidential directives, Executive Orders, and applicable regulations
Represent the IG and OIG in dealings with other NRO components, including the Office of General Counsel
Represent the IG and OIG externally in dealings with other agencies and departments on matters of interest to OIG
Provide counsel to the Audit, Inspections, and Investigations Staffs of OIG to ensure appropriate discharge of IG responsibilities; serve as a liaison between OIG and external stakeholders
Performs legal research and writing, counsel clients, and represent the Agency before legal forums.
Renders advice on numerous policy matters of exceptional importance, and legal questions of the highest degree of complexity, often novel in nature, of extremely great diversity and scope, and frequently entailing a high degree of controversy.
Provide timely, accurate, and practical legal advice and representation to ensure NRO accomplishes its mission in compliance with applicable laws. The attorney-advisor renders written or oral advice, counsel, opinions and decisions on legal matters to agency Directorates and Offices, and senior leadership across the NRO.
Render written or oral advice, counsel, opinions and decisions on legal matters to agency Directorates and Offices, and senior leadership across the NRO.
Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform and is typically in or directly related to the duties of the position as described above. Experience must be reflected in your resume.
What You Need
A Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school, and member in good standing of the Bar of the highest court of a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Experience as a Subject Matter Expert in one or more of the following fields: administrative law, intelligence law, national security law, international law, information technology law, litigation, ethics, privacy & civil liberties, intelligence oversight, federal employment law, space law, environmental law, or intellectual property law.
Experience developing and managing all aspects of a federal agency ethics program, to include financial disclosures, conflicts of interest, post-government employment, gifts, fundraising, Hatch Act, ethics training, and all other issues associated with providing comprehensive ethics counsel to agency officials.
Expert level knowledge of one or more of the general or specialized areas of OIG’s law practice, such as; acquisition law, administrative law, appropriations law, intelligence law, national security law, international law, information technology law, litigation, ethics, privacy & civil liberties, intelligence oversight, federal employment law, space law, environmental law, or intellectual property law.
Expert ability to interpret laws, regulations, judicial decisions, executive orders, and statuses involving complex concepts and issues as well as expert level research, analytical and organizational skills.
Expert knowledge of legal theory, the interrelationships among courts, congress, the Executive Branch, laws, legal codes, practices, precedents, court procedures, executive orders, government organization/functions, and the democratic process; facilitates NRO mission by providing legal and policy guidance.
Other Information
Financial Management Certification: MAY be required to obtain the appropriate Financial Management certification level for the position within two years of assignment.
Overtime Statement: MAY be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Travel Statement: MAY be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
Financial Disclosure: MAY be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
2024 salary range for the Washington, DC area: GG-15 $163,964 - $191,900
**This position is a Senior Level DCIPS position. The NRO is accepting applications from U.S. Citizens and current Federal Government employees for this position.
To qualify for the position, Federal government employees MUST currently be at the grade level indicated in this announcement. Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade per IAW DoD 1400.25 Volume 2006.
Hiring Incentives
The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at management’s discretion.
Trial Period
All new DCIPS employees (https://dcips.defense.gov/) will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.
Veterans’ Preference
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Vol 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans’ preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 USC, you must submit documents verifying your eligibility upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal/fed_employees/index.cfm)
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please send your request to Hiring@nro.mil .
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