Attorney, Office of the Inspector General, National Security Agency
National Security Agency
Fort Meade, MD
Full-time
Legal
Posted on March 1, 2023
RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Inform the Inspector General (IG), Deputy IG, and OIG Senior Leadership Team about significant developments in the law, important judicial, administrative, or other decisions affecting the OIG, its people, or its resources; -Advise and assist OIG senior leaders in OIG strategic plan, policy, and management directive development; -Support OIG leaders in developing effective management internal controls that ensure OIG programs and operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards; -Oversee OIG relationships with Congress and Office of Management and Budget; -Establish and maintain effective working relationships in and outside of the OIG, especially with DoD IG , IG of the Intelligence Community (ICIG), and NSA/CSS Office of General Counsels -(OGCs), to identify and share best legal/counsel practices relevant to the oversight community and Council of Inspectors General on Integrity & Efficiency; -Establish procedures and conduct training to ensure IG and OIG staff understand their responsibilities under the Standards for Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (Ethical Standards) and federal conflict of interest laws; -Provide guidance to the OIG to ensure employees are free both in fact and appearance from personal, external, and organizational impairments to independence; -Determine Counsel-specific goals and objectives that need additional emphasis, develop measures to evaluate Counsel performance, make recommendations for program improvement, and effectively manage assigned resources; and -Provide professional leadership, direction, and mentorship to attorneys and staff responsible for giving legal advice and guidance to the OIG.
SKILLS
As a DISL and member of OIG Senior Leadership Team, the OIG senior Counsel must demonstrate excellence in the five Technical Core Qualifications: Technical/Professional Achievements: 40 points Demonstrate legal expertise and depth in the profession, the ability to solve complex problems, innovative research or published legal opinions, and legal expertise applied in multiple domains or environments. Technical/Professional Development of Others: 25 points Leverage diversity to elevate organizational performance, participate in the professional community of practice, and communicate effectively with others. Technical/Professional Leadership/Decision Making: 15 points Reflect standing in the professional field, ability to influence at the organizational level, experience or clear role(s) in senior decision making, and ability to direct complex technical/professional efforts. Continued Technical/Professional Development: 10 points Reflect ongoing education and training specific or related to the legal profession, management, or leadership. Leading the Intelligence Enterprise: 10 points Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and integrate efforts across disciplines/organizations, directing or influencing at the enterprise level, and examples of value-centered leadership.
PAY BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE
This is a full-time position, AWS5 (normally Monday - Friday). The selectee should be prepared to travel occasionally to meetings in the greater Washington, DC area. Periodic extended hours may be necessary. International and domestic travel may be required. The incumbent is subject to random drug and polygraph testing. This position requires a TOP SECRET clearance and SPECIAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION (SBI)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the National Security Agency (NSA)/Central Security Service (CSS) is seeking an accomplished attorney with exceptional communication, organizational, leadership, collaboration, strategic planning, mentoring, and interpersonal skills to serve as senior Counsel. We are very passionate about what we do. We believe in our intelligence oversight mission and our core values of integrity, independence, commitment, diversity, and transparency. If you believe in the mission of effective and objective oversight, are committed to excellence, and are looking for an opportunity to have a positive and enduring impact to the efficiency and effectiveness of OIG operations, this is the position for you. As a key member of the OIG Senior Leadership Team, the senior Counsel will have substantial responsibilities related to the full range of OIG legal functions and will provide direct leadership to a small staff of OIG attorneys. The OIG has a culture focused on innovation and inclusion and capitalizes on the strengths of its workforce to achieve exceptional mission outcomes. Strategic thinking, superior technical skills, strong business acumen, and exceptional inter-personal skills are essential in this new role.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A WRITE-UP, NOT TO EXCEED THREE (3) PAGES, WHICH PROVIDES DEMONSTRATED EXAMPLES OF THE EXECUTIVE CORE QUALFICATIOINS LISTED IN THE QUALIFICATIONS SECTION OF THIS VACANCY. U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Due to time sensitive communications regarding your application, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. Please review the job posting thoroughly to ensure you meet the described qualifications and are aware of all associated requirements. To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button located at the top right of this posting. After completing the application for the first time, or reviewing previously entered information, and clicking the 'Submit' button, you will receive a confirmation email. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as job postings could close earlier than the closing date due to sufficient number of applicants, or the position is no longer available. You may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for. Your responses will be used as part of the application screening process and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position. Be sure to showcase within your resume those experiences relevant to this position. Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position. Only those applicants who meet all position qualifications, may be contacted to begin employment processing. Please remain diligent in monitoring email and your SPAM folder. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. Please visit our Diversity link for more information. This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
DCIPS Disclaimer
The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Inform the Inspector General (IG), Deputy IG, and OIG Senior Leadership Team about significant developments in the law, important judicial, administrative, or other decisions affecting the OIG, its people, or its resources; -Advise and assist OIG senior leaders in OIG strategic plan, policy, and management directive development; -Support OIG leaders in developing effective management internal controls that ensure OIG programs and operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards; -Oversee OIG relationships with Congress and Office of Management and Budget; -Establish and maintain effective working relationships in and outside of the OIG, especially with DoD IG , IG of the Intelligence Community (ICIG), and NSA/CSS Office of General Counsels -(OGCs), to identify and share best legal/counsel practices relevant to the oversight community and Council of Inspectors General on Integrity & Efficiency; -Establish procedures and conduct training to ensure IG and OIG staff understand their responsibilities under the Standards for Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (Ethical Standards) and federal conflict of interest laws; -Provide guidance to the OIG to ensure employees are free both in fact and appearance from personal, external, and organizational impairments to independence; -Determine Counsel-specific goals and objectives that need additional emphasis, develop measures to evaluate Counsel performance, make recommendations for program improvement, and effectively manage assigned resources; and -Provide professional leadership, direction, and mentorship to attorneys and staff responsible for giving legal advice and guidance to the OIG.
SKILLS
As a DISL and member of OIG Senior Leadership Team, the OIG senior Counsel must demonstrate excellence in the five Technical Core Qualifications: Technical/Professional Achievements: 40 points Demonstrate legal expertise and depth in the profession, the ability to solve complex problems, innovative research or published legal opinions, and legal expertise applied in multiple domains or environments. Technical/Professional Development of Others: 25 points Leverage diversity to elevate organizational performance, participate in the professional community of practice, and communicate effectively with others. Technical/Professional Leadership/Decision Making: 15 points Reflect standing in the professional field, ability to influence at the organizational level, experience or clear role(s) in senior decision making, and ability to direct complex technical/professional efforts. Continued Technical/Professional Development: 10 points Reflect ongoing education and training specific or related to the legal profession, management, or leadership. Leading the Intelligence Enterprise: 10 points Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and integrate efforts across disciplines/organizations, directing or influencing at the enterprise level, and examples of value-centered leadership.
PAY BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE
This is a full-time position, AWS5 (normally Monday - Friday). The selectee should be prepared to travel occasionally to meetings in the greater Washington, DC area. Periodic extended hours may be necessary. International and domestic travel may be required. The incumbent is subject to random drug and polygraph testing. This position requires a TOP SECRET clearance and SPECIAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION (SBI)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the National Security Agency (NSA)/Central Security Service (CSS) is seeking an accomplished attorney with exceptional communication, organizational, leadership, collaboration, strategic planning, mentoring, and interpersonal skills to serve as senior Counsel. We are very passionate about what we do. We believe in our intelligence oversight mission and our core values of integrity, independence, commitment, diversity, and transparency. If you believe in the mission of effective and objective oversight, are committed to excellence, and are looking for an opportunity to have a positive and enduring impact to the efficiency and effectiveness of OIG operations, this is the position for you. As a key member of the OIG Senior Leadership Team, the senior Counsel will have substantial responsibilities related to the full range of OIG legal functions and will provide direct leadership to a small staff of OIG attorneys. The OIG has a culture focused on innovation and inclusion and capitalizes on the strengths of its workforce to achieve exceptional mission outcomes. Strategic thinking, superior technical skills, strong business acumen, and exceptional inter-personal skills are essential in this new role.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A WRITE-UP, NOT TO EXCEED THREE (3) PAGES, WHICH PROVIDES DEMONSTRATED EXAMPLES OF THE EXECUTIVE CORE QUALFICATIOINS LISTED IN THE QUALIFICATIONS SECTION OF THIS VACANCY. U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Due to time sensitive communications regarding your application, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. Please review the job posting thoroughly to ensure you meet the described qualifications and are aware of all associated requirements. To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button located at the top right of this posting. After completing the application for the first time, or reviewing previously entered information, and clicking the 'Submit' button, you will receive a confirmation email. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as job postings could close earlier than the closing date due to sufficient number of applicants, or the position is no longer available. You may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for. Your responses will be used as part of the application screening process and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position. Be sure to showcase within your resume those experiences relevant to this position. Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position. Only those applicants who meet all position qualifications, may be contacted to begin employment processing. Please remain diligent in monitoring email and your SPAM folder. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. Please visit our Diversity link for more information. This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
DCIPS Disclaimer
The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority.