IG Associate Counsel

The CIA Office of Inspector General is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Associate Counsel to the Audit, Inspections, and Investigations Staffs of OIG and as an advisor to OIG leadership.

Major Duties

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Associate Counsel to the Audit, Inspections, and Investigations Staffs of OIG and as an advisor to OIG leadership. The position requires an understanding of CIA and its authorities, the Intelligence Community, the applicable laws and statutes under which OIG operates, and its relationship to the rest of the Inspector General (IG) community.As Associate Counsel with OIG, you will work independently and with minimum supervision using your skills as an attorney to: Provide cogent legal advice and guidance, both orally and in all types of written products, to the IG, the OIG Front Office, the Assistant Inspectors General for Audit, Inspections, and Investigations, and their staffs. Provide research, analysis, and resolutions in a wide range of legal areas, including statutory interpretation of the National Security and Central Intelligence Agency Acts, Congressional oversight, constitutional principles, federal criminal law and procedure, Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act matters, procurement and fiscal law, conflicts of interest, and ethics. Review and comment on proposed legislation and interact with other IGs, the Department of Justice, and Congress.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Active membership in the Bar of one of the fifty states or the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands. Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing law. Demonstrated excellence in research and writing. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience collaborating with others to achieve effective and proactive resolution of legal and policy issues. Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications A broad understanding of the Intelligence Community and the role and responsibilities of Inspectors General Experience or knowledge in some of the following areas of law: Administrative law Government contracts Appropriations law Federal criminal law and procedure National security litigation Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Privacy Act Whistleblower law Ethics law Knowledge of Federal criminal law and procedure and its application in a classified environment. Prior legal experience in a federal Inspector General's Office. Prior experience in the Intelligence Community. For this position a cover letter addressing your legal practice experience, legal analysis and writing skills, and interpersonal skills and impact is required. In addition, please include a legal writing sample--5 to 10 pages MAXIMUM, single-spaced is preferred--but, if this is not available, then a writing sample that focuses on your current area of expertise or interests is acceptable.

Education

Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Promotion Potential

GS-15

How You Will Be Evaluated

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Benefits

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Who Can Apply

• Current federal employees — competitive service
• Current federal employees — excepted service
• Open to the public

Required Documents

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How to Apply

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About the Agency

We are the Nation's first line of defense, and we have a mission for you. Join us as we leverage the power of information to keep our Nation safe by collecting foreign intelligence, producing objective all-source analysis, conducting covert action at the president's direction, and safeguarding secrets that protect the United States. Our workforce is our strength. CIA is a place that values people with different backgrounds and perspectives. The goal being to create a community that fosters a sense of belonging in a way that enriches officers and empowers them to advance CIA's mission. Read more about life at CIA here: https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/