U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) · 2 hours ago
Attorney Advisor (General)
District of Columbia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expThe U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is looking to fill multiple attorney positions in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). As an attorney, you will provide legal advice and representation on various issues affecting OPM and its government-wide policies, supporting over 8 million Federal employees and their families.
GovernmentRecruitingVirtual Workforce
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and representation to OPM leaders on a wide variety of issues relating to both the internal work of OPM, as well as OPM's government-wide policies, oversight, and programs
Work on a diverse and engaging portfolio, providing legal advice and counsel to agency leadership responsible for governmentwide leadership and direction in the strategic management of the Federal workforce
Perform a wide range of legal duties in support of OPM's mission
Advise on Federal employee benefits, compensation, leave, and retirement, including the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, other Federal health and insurance programs, and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Advise on internal and governmentwide labor relations matters, including collective bargaining issues
Handle contract and procurement matters, including government contracts, interagency and intergovernmental agreements, and acquisitions, and represent the agency before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA)
Address fiscal law issues such as appropriations, bona fide need requirements, augmentation, interagency financing arrangements, authorization concerns, and legislative drafting
Manage government ethics matters, including conflicts of interest, standards of conduct, post-government employment restrictions, outside employment, gifts, external engagements, and financial disclosure requirements and reviews, employee counseling, and ethics training
Manage Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) programs, including making determinations on FOIA requests and exemptions and developing and implementing policies and procedures for the agency's FOIA program
Support the Department of Justice in Federal court litigation
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
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
At least one year of experience to qualify at the GS-12 level
At least two years of progressively responsible experience to qualify at the GS-13 level
At least three years of progressively responsible experience to qualify at the GS-14 level
At least four years of progressively responsible experience to qualify at the GS-15 level
Preferred
The ability to provide excellent customer service and to exercise sound judgment and decision making in challenging situations
Strong oral and written communication skills
High competence in legal research and analysis, including the ability to effectively integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions, including in compressed timeframes
The ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment
Willingness to consider diverse perspectives and ability to navigate changing circumstances
Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships, both within and outside OGC
Company
U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) serves as the chief human resources agency for the federal government.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Antonio (Toney) Mitchell
Deputy ACIO, IT Strategy & Policy
Carmen Garcia
Chief Human Capital Officer and HR Director
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