USAJOBS · 8 hours ago
Chief of Staff and Deputy General Counsel
Rockville, Maryland, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$169K/yr - $197K/yr
1+ years expThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking a Chief of Staff and Deputy General Counsel to serve as the Inspector General’s principal advisor on various policy and operational responsibilities. The role involves ensuring comprehensive research and documentation for issues presented to the Inspector General and managing staff activities to align with strategic objectives.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as the Inspector General’s (IG’s) principal advisor and personal representative on all matters related to the IG’s policy, regulatory, managerial, and operational responsibilities
Ensures that issues and matters presented to the IG are fully researched, analyzed, evaluated, and documented prior to formal or informal consideration and decision-making
Ensures that all briefing materials and background documentation prepared for the IG are accurate, timely, comprehensive, and responsive to the IG’s priorities and concerns
Applies broad knowledge of agency policies, programs, and operations, including controversial or sensitive issues, to ensure actions and recommendations are aligned with the IG’s strategic objectives and immediate priorities
Participates in policy discussions, planning groups, staff meetings, and special confidential meetings to remain informed of agency-wide issues and to coordinate the execution and follow-up of resulting action items
Directs and manages staff activities and interactions. Ensures effective internal and external communication by conveying the IG’s priorities and directives to OIG staff, agency executives, and other key stakeholders. Assigns tasks, establishes deadlines, tracks progress, and identifies short- and long-term action items to ensure timely completion of the IG’s objectives. Provides regular status updates on major initiatives
Oversees and monitors briefings on significant problems and controversial policy or program issues. Reviews and evaluates documents submitted for IG review and directs the preparation of background materials on matters of particular concern to the IG
Coordinates and follows up on inquiries and action items with senior officials and external stakeholders, as appropriate. Periodically briefs the IG on significant issues and ensures the IG is kept fully informed of liaison activities
Maintains awareness of issues affecting the nuclear industry (domestic and international), the energy sector, and climate-related matters, with particular sensitivity to legislative, political, and oversight activities on Capitol Hill and concerns raised by external stakeholders
As directed by the IG, provides legal support to the Office of Inspector General (OIG), including occasional support to and back-up of the General Counsel on legal matters affecting OIG operations
May be required to handle, review, access, and protect classified, sensitive, or otherwise protected information, the unauthorized disclosure of which could cause exceptionally grave damage to national security
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD)
All education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Successful completion of a background investigation resulting in a 'Q' clearance is required, as well as the ability to maintain the 'Q' clearance
You must be a member of the Bar in good standing
You must have a law degree from an accredited college or university
You must be a current member of a Bar in good standing admitted to practice before any court of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the highest court of any State, territory, or possession of the United States
You must demonstrate at least 1 year of specialized experience at a level equivalent to the GS-14 grade, reflecting a high level of professional legal competence
You must also have extensive experience in conducting legal research, preparing legal papers, and reviewing documents for legal sufficiency
Preferred
Prior experience in a federal Office of the Inspector General is preferred but not required
Prior experience as a state or federal prosecutor is preferred but not required
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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