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Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Division Chief)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$169K/yr - $197K/yr

4+ years exp

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is looking for a Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Division Chief) in Washington, DC. This role involves leading a team responsible for investigating fraud in FCC-funded programs, supervising staff, and providing legal advice on complex issues related to federal program compliance.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Division Chief leads a team of attorneys, analysts, and staff members responsible for investigating fraud targeting critical FCC-funded and -administered programs, including Universal Service Fund (USF) support and the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (Supply Chain Reimbursement Program)

The incumbent is responsible for supervising and managing a group of professional and paraprofessional staff members in the development and administration of investigative programs to monitor compliance with the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, Commission rules, and policies

The incumbent provides authoritative legal advice to the Bureau Chief, Deputy Bureau Chiefs, staff and Commission officials on legal matters involving complex issues related to fraud, waste, and abuse of federal programs including USF support and Supply Chain Reimbursement Program. Assignments include: (1) conducting discovery, including drafting Letters of Inquiry and subpoenas, reviewing documents, and conducting witness interviews and depositions; (2) coordinating with investigators and staff within the FCC and other federal agencies; (3) advising the Bureau Chief and other senior FCC staff about the appropriate handling of cases involving rule violations related to fraud of federal funds; and (4) drafting memoranda and orders in cases involving rule violations related to fraud perpetrated against federal funds

The incumbent will keep abreast of major legal developments affecting Bureau and Commission issues and activities through a review of court and Commission decisions, professional publications and trade press and by researching legislation, decisions, opinions, and regulations

Qualification

Professional law degreeLegal researchSupervisory experienceLitigation expertiseFraud investigationLegal writingAnalytical skillsOral communicationTeam leadership

Required

Currently be employed in the Federal Communications Commission in positions serving under career, career conditional, or excepted service (Schedule A appointments under authority 213.3102(d)-Attorneys) appointments

US Citizenship

Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation

SF-50 Documenting One Year of Time in Grade Required

Bar Membership documentation required upon selection

Transcripts required upon selection

Financial Disclosure may be required

Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status

Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria

You must meet the minimum basic educational requirements for Attorney positions

Education requirements include: a professional law degree JD, LL.B., and/or LL.M

Applicants must have a minimum of 4 years of professional law experience, including one year of specialized experience which must be equivalent to at least the GS-14 in the Federal service

Expert knowledge on matters relating to litigation, investigation and fraud

Ability to supervise, lead or oversee staff performing Attorney related work

Skill in written and oral expression sufficient to pursue legal issues against opposition which vigorously contests the agency position and usually involve top attorneys in both the private and public sector

Full mastery of all law, precedents, policy, procedures, rules and legislative proposals related to FCC regulatory enforcement activities, hearings and investigations

Knowledge of research strategies and techniques to research legal issues where no clearly applicable precedents are available or it is arguable which precedents apply