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Senior Associate Counsel to the NRO IG - Senior/Expert Level
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 May 2024
💰 $191,900/yr($163,964/yr – $191,900/yr)
About the role
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.
Visit us at NRO.gov.
Basic Eligibility for a position with NRO
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.
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 4th, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on June 4th, 2024.
Who May Apply
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:
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.
Visit us at NRO.gov.
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
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.
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 4th, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on June 4th, 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.
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 a
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