Senior Counsel, Agency Programs & Budget Law

Duties The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides advice on legal matters to OMB management and staff and to leadership from agencies across the federal government, to include counsel to agencies on the vast array of issues that arise in carrying out the President's legislative, regulatory, and management objectives as well as OMB's own internal compliance with laws, regulations, and guidance. The Associate General Counsel will report to the General Counsel through the Deputy General Counsel. The Associate General Counsel will oversee the Agency Programs Branch, which is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to Resource Management Offices (RMOs) and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within OMB. The RMOs carry out OMB's central activity of overseeing the preparation of the President's Budget, supporting the Administration's legislative agenda on the Hill, and supervising its execution by the Executive Branch. OIRA is the central authority for the review of Executive Branch regulations, approval of Government information collections, establishment of Government statistical practices, and coordination of Federal privacy policy. The Associate General Counsel will also be responsible for assessing the legal advice and counsel that OGC provides to these offices and managing workflows in accordance with Administration priorities. As a Associate General Counsel for Agency Programs, your typical work assignments will include the following: Managing a team of attorneys and professional staff to coordinate the smooth flow of legal opinions and recommendations on matters of legislation, regulations, and appropriations; promoting consistency in statutory and regulatory implementation; and maintaining an effective internal review processes. Providing executive-level counsel to the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and OMB leadership in assigned subject areas to translate complex legal issues into clear and actionable guidance to implement Administration priorities and reforms. Ensuring that OGC positions are legally sound and strategically aligned with organization and Administration priorities. Serving as the interagency liaison to senior appropriations and regulatory attorneys across the Government, ensuring consistent and accurate application of laws by the Executive Branch. Requirements Conditions of employment: Direct Deposit is required. Be at least 18 years old and obtain a favorable security determination. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests. You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment. You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101. Qualifications Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Technical Qualifications (TQs) TQ 1: Comprehensive knowledge of and significant demonstrated expertise in the areas of appropriations and budget law, and experience with regulatory law. TQ 2: Demonstrated ability to render concise and sound written and oral legal advice and strategic counsel to diverse stakeholders, including senior policy officials, on complex matters with significant legal and policy implications, under tight deadlines and evolving circumstances. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) The Executive Core Qualifications are five leadership competencies that all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed against. All candidates must demonstrate these ECQs through their resume. ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding – demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency – demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence – demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People – demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high‑performance, high‑accountability culture. Includes ability to lead people through change and hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results – demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Education Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an American Bar Association–accredited law school. The resume must indicate the institution name, month, and year of graduation. Licensure Applicants must currently be admitted to, eligible to practice in, and be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. The resume must list the jurisdiction(s) and date(s) of admission. Mobility Organizational and geographical mobility is essential. Selected candidates may be reassigned across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Tiering The Department/Agency structures its SES positions into categories (tiers) to determine the pay range for each position. Categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department/Agency. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Eligibility for Benefits Benefits depend on the type of position held and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for specific information on the benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr