Attorney Advisor

Serves as an Attorney Advisor concerning highly complex legal issues involving interpretations of criminal, civil, and administrative law as they relate to the programs of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the General Services Administration (GSA). Location of position: Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office of Counsel to the Inspector General (JC) 1800 F Street NW Washington, D.C. 20405 We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking a highly qualified attorney for the Office of Counsel whose responsibilities will include advising OIG managers, auditors and investigators on legal issues relating to nationwide OIG operations. Applicants will provide legal advice on a range of matters, including: Advising on and representing the agency in Federal employment law matters. Government contract law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the GSA Multiple Awards Schedule (MAS) program, cost principles for construction claims, the requirements of the Trade Agreements and Buy American Acts, and other issues. OIG Attorneys work with the Department of Justice, other OIGs, and OIG components on False Claims Act litigation related to GSA contracts and programs. OIG Attorneys also participate in processing mandatory FAR disclosures, including review of and advice on legal issues, coordination with company counsel, and determination of appropriate resolution. The Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act. Administrative and statutory law, government ethics, constitutional and criminal law, federal whistleblower laws, rights, and remedies, fiscal and appropriations law, procurement and fraud law, suspension and debarment, and federal tort law. Familiarity and experience with the Inspector General Act and federal whistleblower laws, rights, and remedies is desirable. Additionally, OIG attorneys periodically support special projects, including investigations, evaluations and the preparation of substantive responses to Legislative or other requestors. OIG Attorneys consult with all levels of OIG managers and employees and represent the OIG in discussions with other OIG Counsel offices, the GSA, and other Federal agencies including the Department of Justice. Attorneys in the Office of Counsel additionally provide training to OIG employees on legal issues

If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 5 investigation level). You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job. Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position. Serve a two - year probationary period, if required.