Senior Investigative Attorney

Security Clearance

Secret

Duties

As the Senior Investigative Attorney (SIA) the incumbent will be part of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office of Investigations (OI) serving under the Counsel to the Inspector General/Assistant Inspector General of Investigations. The incumbent will assist, conduct and lead criminal, civil and administrative investigations, as well as investigations requested by Congress into alleged violations of or non-compliance with laws, administrative rules and regulations, or policies pertaining to the AbilityOne Commission (Commission) and its programs and operations. The SIA assess findings, develops investigative plans and exercises professional judgement in determining the scope and approach to resolve allegations. Drafts report of investigations or other investigative products that include the analyses of evidence as it related to a law, statute, regulation, or policy. As needed, the SIA will present OIG findings and results clearly and precisely to the OIG and Commission's management, federal agencies and other third parties. Other responsibilities include: The SIA is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the hotline and case management systems, including communication with complainants, witnesses, and targets, uploading documents and notes to the relevant systems, and ensuring that OI systems are always kept up to date. SIA is also responsible for referring appropriate matters to relevant OIGs and federal agencies. The SIA is responsible for assisting OI staff members through the gathering of investigative facts including statements and documents provided by complainants, witnesses, and targets, and the review of these statements and documents relevant to the allegation in compliance with Attorney General Guidelines, CIGIE Standards for investigations, and other applicable standards. The SIA is responsible for drafting and reviewing investigative documents including investigative plans, memoranda of investigative interviews, summaries of facts, cases, statutes, rules and regulations, reports of investigation. The SIA prepares case plans and case opening predications that include identifying potential violations of AbilityOne and its Program. The SIA prepares special investigative techniques, time frames for witness and subject interviews, and a preliminary investigative outline. The SIA coordinates investigations and other assignments in a manner that maximizes productivity and is compatible with goals established by the OIG. Effectively advances the progress of investigations and meets deadlines. The SIA brings to the attention the IG, and/or the Office of Counsel, matters of concern and negotiates resolutions to problems, particularly those involving the coordination of investigative and/or legal strategy. The SIA may serve or assist the Whistleblower Officer within the OIG and be the liaison for Department of Justice for Qui Tam cases. The SIA is required to learn, interpret, apply and maintain knowledge of Commission and OIG policies, procedures, and directives applicable to performing the responsibilities of the position. The SIA consults with the OIG Office of Counsel when making determination of the Commission and its Programs compliance. As such the SIA may also interact directly with all levels of Commission staff and AbilityOne Program employees. The SIA reviews the case work of other OI staff and assists the OI staff when needed in preparing and presenting case work. The SIA keeps the AIGI informed of key investigative milestones, challenges, and delays. The SIA may also assist OIG management with other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you meet the Basic Requirement, Bar Good Standing and have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying: Basic Education Requirement: You must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.). (You must submit a copy of your transcripts prior to an offer of employment for verification). BAR Membership: You must be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the U.S., or the District of Columbia. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your first license and the State from which it was issued and a copy of your active bar license.) Required Specialized Experience for GS-14: Applicants must have at least 5 full years (60 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience working in a federal Office of Inspector General (OIG) and have 3 years (36 months) or more as an investigative counsel. Qualifying professional legal experience includes: Conducting investigations, developing findings, and providing legal advice based on applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Interpreting laws, regulations, policies, legal opinions, and court decisions to guide organizational actions and recommendations. Investigating and obtaining facts, analyzing documents, and preparing evidence for use in legal or administrative proceedings. Exercising sound judgment in handling sensitive issues and making decisions with significant organizational impact. Communicating complex and technical information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, executives, senior officials, supervisors, peers, and subordinate personnel to achieve objectives, resolve issues, and foster collaboration. Producing clear, concise investigative reports, memorandums, and official communications for internal and external stakeholders. (NOTE: qualifying experience is calculated only after receipt of LL.B. or J.D.) (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Volunteer Experience: 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. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

Education

When submitting transcripts, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. In addition, when reviewing applicant's transcripts, assumptions will not be made. Applicants MUST state which coursework is relevant. Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience for this position.

Other Information

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete a Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list. Multiple selections may be made from this announcement

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