CISA OCC provides legal advice on a wide range of issues to all agency offices, divisions and regional field offices. OCC works closely with the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of the General Counsel Headquarters and DHS components and directly interacts with other federal agencies, state/local governments, international governments and private sector entities, in support of the country's cybersecurity and infrastructure security missions. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as an Attorney Advisor. The incumbent is responsible for rendering legal and policy advice to CISA staff members. Typical work assignments may include:
Working with other CISA OCC Counsel and Senior Counsel to provide written and oral legal advice, reviews, opinions, or decisions in the application of Federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies to CISA staff supporting programs conducted or assisted by CISA divisions.
Performing legal analysis and research, conducting or participating, as necessary, in meetings, conferences, and consultations, preparing memoranda and opinions, and maintaining continuing liaison with clients.
Working with Counsel and Senior Counsel to provide advice and guidance to attorneys in the CISA OCC and elsewhere in DHS and the Federal government.
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Selective Service - males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service see http://www.sss.gov/
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret, TS/SCI security clearance.
Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
One-year probationary period may be required.
You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative test result prior to appointment to this position.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.
Other incentives may be authorized.
This position has been designated excluded from bargaining unit representation under the national security provision of 5 USC Section 7112(B)(6).
All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. § 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you must meet the following requirement:
Be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or District of Columbia, and a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
In addition to the above requirement you must satisfy the minimum education and experience standards for this position as defined below, in the absence of a qualifying exception to the standard.
You qualify for the GS-0905 Attorney series if you possess following:
GS-11: You may qualify for the GS-11 grade level (starting salary $56,983) if you possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD); or the second professional degree (LL.M.).
GS-12: You may qualify for the GS-12 grade level (starting salary $68,299) if you possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD); or the second professional degree (LL.M.).AND You must have at least one year of specialized experience that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: providing legal advice and support on matters related to cybersecurity and/or experience providing legal counsel and guidance on matters related to an agency's or organizations' activities and mailers involving an agency's or organizations' initiatives, operations, programs, and policies.
GS-13: You may qualify for the GS-13 grade level (starting salary $81,216) if you possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD); or the second professional degree (LL.M.).AND You must have at least two years of specialized experience that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: providing legal advice and support on matters related to cybersecurity and/or experience providing legal counsel and guidance on matters related to an agency's or organizations' activities and mailers involving an agency's or organizations' initiatives, operations, programs, and policies.
Note: Your experience must be commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. The quality of the individual's background may be evidenced by the relatedness of his or her specialization.
Education
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position, an official transcript may be requested.)
Additional information
Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level. The full performance level of this position is GS-15.
This is a non-supervisory position.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
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 requirements.
Applicants will be evaluated on their resume and supporting documentation to ensure qualification requirements are met.
Application of Veterans' Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Homeland Security considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in a cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.
Interview Requirement: Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration. The interview process may consist of an in-person or phone panel interview.
The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
Official or unofficial law school transcript
Proof of Bar Membership
A legal writing sample not to exceed 15 pages.
Are you a current or former Federal employee? If so, please submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing the kind of appointment you currently or formerly held, your tenure group and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50s necessary to document the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade.
If claiming veterans preference, you must provide supporting documentation (e.g. SF-15, DD-214, etc). Please refer to here for more information.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must send a complete application package to CISAOCCStaffing@cisa.dhs.gov with the subject line, "CISA OCC Attorney Advisor for Operations, Engagement, and Risk." A complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM EST on 02/28/2023 to receive consideration.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
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Next steps
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. We expect to make a job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Interview Requirement: Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration. The interview process may consist of a in-person or phone panel interview.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Employee Benefits."
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
Official or unofficial law school transcript
Proof of Bar Membership
A legal writing sample not to exceed 15 pages.
Are you a current or former Federal employee? If so, please submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing the kind of appointment you currently or formerly held, your tenure group and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50s necessary to document the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade.
If claiming veterans preference, you must provide supporting documentation (e.g. SF-15, DD-214, etc). Please refer to here for more information.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must send a complete application package to CISAOCCStaffing@cisa.dhs.gov with the subject line, "CISA OCC Attorney Advisor for Operations, Engagement, and Risk." A complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM EST on 02/28/2023 to receive consideration.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
1616 N. Fort Myer Dr.
CISA-FMD Stop 0380
Arlington, VA 20598-0380
US
Next steps
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. We expect to make a job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Interview Requirement: Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration. The interview process may consist of a in-person or phone panel interview.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Employee Benefits."
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
