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The PRAC is responsible for conducting and coordinating independent oversight of the federal Coronavirus response and relief spending. The PRAC is a committee of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. The Chief Counsel will provide expert legal advice to PRAC leadership to carry out activities mandated by the CARES Act and will be responsible for sensitive liaison activities with IGs and officials in other government agencies.
Learn more about this agency09/25/2020 to 10/16/2020
$160,100 - $197,300 per year
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The incumbent will serve as Chief Counsel to the PRAC. The incumbent works under the direction of the Executive Director (ED) and reports directly to the Deputy Executive Director (DED). As Chief Counsel, the incumbent will be responsible for providing expert legal counsel to the ED, the DED, the Associate Directors, and PRAC leadership to develop and carry out programs mandated by the CARES Act.
The chief counsel manages the substantial workload performed by the PRAC legal staff in coordination with the CIGIE legal staff and is fully accountable for ensuring a successful legal program that supports the PRAC's mission.
Must be an active member in good standing of a state or D.C. bar.
Must successfully obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
Must hold a J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated on the basis of your resume reflecting the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education as they relate to the qualifications described above. Candidates are NOT required to provide narrative response statements to address the qualifications when applying for this vacancy.
In addition to resume and cover letter, if you are a current, retired or former Federal employee, please provide a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, to verify your status.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To be considered for this position, you must email your resume and a cover letter summarizing your qualifications to prac_jobs@cigie.gov by 5 pm (eastern time) on October 16, 2020.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/580041300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, creating the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) composed of Federal Offices of Inspector General to promote transparency and conduct and support oversight of covered funds and the Coronavirus response to (1) prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement; and (2) mitigate major risks that cut across program and agency boundaries.
