Attorney-Advisor (General)

Summary

As a Attorney-Advisor (General) at the GS-0905-14, you will be part of Ofc of the Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will provide legal advice and policy guidance supporting Inspector General programs, represent the OIG in litigation and administrative matters, advise on legislative and regulatory issues, and coordinate with Federal agencies, Congress, and the Department of Justice.

Duties

Provide legal advice and policy guidance supporting Inspector General audits, investigations, evaluations, and agency operations. Review, analyze, and draft legal opinions, legislative proposals, regulations, and policy documents affecting OIG programs and operations. Advise on subpoena issuance, enforcement, civil recovery matters, and referrals to the Department of Justice. Support and represent the OIG in litigation and administrative proceedings before federal courts and adjudicative bodies. Coordinate with Congress, the Department of Justice, OPM officials, and other Offices of Inspector General on legal and legislative matters. Develop and deliver legal training and provide guidance to OIG staff on legal authorities, procedures, and emerging issues.

Qualifications

Qualifications A J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; Active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; and At least one full year of experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Preferred Qualifications Providing legal advice and written opinions on matters involving Federal programs, administrative law, litigation, investigations, or agency operations. Researching, analyzing, and interpreting statutes, regulations, case law, or legislative proposals and preparing legal recommendations, policy documents, or regulatory comments; Supporting or representing an organization in litigation, administrative proceedings, investigations, or matters involving subpoenas, enforcement actions, or referrals to another legal authority; Advising management officials and coordinating with internal or external stakeholders, including attorneys or government officials, on legal, legislative, regulatory, or policy matters; Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-demand environment; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; Demonstrated excellence in written and oral advocacy, including the ability to produce high-quality work under demanding time constraints; Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex legal issues and provide practical, well-reasoned legal advice; Strong customer service orientation and sound judgment in handling sensitive or challenging matters; Superior legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to synthesize facts and law and reach legally supportable conclusions within compressed timeframes; Openness to diverse viewpoints and adaptability in responding to evolving priorities and circumstances You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (obtain score of at least 85 or higher on the assessments; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Your Resume showing the applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed to include pay plan, series, and grade level for relevant federal experience. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. Only the first 2 pages of the resume/application will be used to verify minimum qualifications. Please be sure to include specific dates of employment and work schedule(s). Do not include the following types of information in your resume: Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)Documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/05/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. You may preview the assessment questionnaire by clicking here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13045972

What to Expect Next

The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job, and will be used to identify well qualified ICTAP eligible applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. Your ratings in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. Once referred, you may be asked to complete a structured interview, written demonstration, and/or fit interview. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. We expect to make a job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. Generally, an agency may not request, orally, in writing, or electronically through the USA Jobs website or other electronic means, that an applicant for appointment for a position in the civil service disclose criminal history record information before the appointing agency extends a conditional offer of employment. However, there are exceptions to this rule for positions, such as the one covered by this vacancy announcement, for which the hiring agency is required to make a criminal history inquiry before extending an offer. Accordingly, we may ask about your criminal history for this position before making a conditional job offer. We may ask you to provide or authorize us to collect your criminal history information. We will give you more details on these inquiries, including providing any required release of information form(s).

Additional Information

Relocation expenses will not be paid. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM. Incentive payments may be considered. If you are unable to apply online and would like to request information about the Alternate Application process, please use the contact information at the bottom of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 2 year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications A J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; Active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; and At least one full year of experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Preferred Qualifications Providing legal advice and written opinions on matters involving Federal programs, administrative law, litigation, investigations, or agency operations. Researching, analyzing, and interpreting statutes, regulations, case law, or legislative proposals and preparing legal recommendations, policy documents, or regulatory comments; Supporting or representing an organization in litigation, administrative proceedings, investigations, or matters involving subpoenas, enforcement actions, or referrals to another legal authority; Advising management officials and coordinating with internal or external stakeholders, including attorneys or government officials, on legal, legislative, regulatory, or policy matters; Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-demand environment; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; Demonstrated excellence in written and oral advocacy, including the ability to produce high-quality work under demanding time constraints; Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex legal issues and provide practical, well-reasoned legal advice; Strong customer service orientation and sound judgment in handling sensitive or challenging matters; Superior legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to synthesize facts and law and reach legally supportable conclusions within compressed timeframes; Openness to diverse viewpoints and adaptability in responding to evolving priorities and circumstances You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.