Senior Counsel to the Inspector General

4 weeks ago

Washington DC USA, United States Department of Energy - Agency Wide Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Counsel to the Inspector General to join our team at the Department of Energy Office of Inspector General. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting the mission of strengthening the integrity, economy, and efficiency of the Department's programs.

Job Description

The Department of Energy OIG is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill its Senior Counsel for Legislative Affairs position in the immediate office of the Inspector General. The successful candidate will have extensive legislative affairs experience and will be responsible for supporting the mission of the OIG by providing expert advice to the Inspector General on congressional matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary coordinator of Congressional relations for the OIG, and the primary representative for the OIG in interactions with Congressional staff.
  • Maintain regular communication with Congressional staff of DOE OIG's main oversight committees.
  • Advise the Inspector General (IG) on all matters involving interaction with members of Congress, monitoring legislative activity, providing comments on legislative proposals, drafting testimony and Congressional correspondence, and responding to requests from Congress.
  • Facilitate briefings of high-level officials to include Congressional members and senior Federal officials.
  • Attend various Congressional hearings on energy-related matters and report back to the IG.
  • Prepare and review testimony for the IG and Senior Staff as they testify before Congressional committees, assuring that testimony, presentations, and other statements are accurate and timely.
  • Develop and execute a program for IG meetings with key chairs and ranking members, monitoring developments on legislation relevant to the OIG and work directly and through the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency legislative committee to promote legislation to enhance OIG authorities generally, and for the OIG in particular.
  • Serve as a representative for the OIG with high level officials within and outside the Department, other federal agencies, congressional oversight committees.
  • Makes legal and policy recommendations based upon research, analysis, and the evaluation of expert information.
  • Use legal training, practical experience and knowledge of OIG and Department personnel and activities to advise the IG on matters affecting the mission of the OIG and the efficiency of the Department.
Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (OGE 278): If you are selected for this position, you will be required to file this report prior to entry to duty in accordance with the Ethics of Government Act of 1978
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance
  • Will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program
  • Must have an active BAR membership and be in good standing
Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess all of the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed at the GS-15 level or a higher grade level equivalency. These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, work experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in leading and managing a comprehensive program in a complex organization.

  • Demonstrated applied knowledge of the federal legislative process, including Congressional procedures, practices, and guidelines for proposing and monitoring new legislation and communicating legislative goals.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing expert advice to leadership on congressional matters and conveying priorities to congressional stakeholders; communicating effectively and credibly with congressional staff; drafting or responding to congressional inquiries; and drafting accurate and compelling Congressional materials.
  • Demonstrated experience and expertise representing an organization in formal and informal interactions with high-level internal and external stakeholders.
Education

Applicants must possess a JD degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have an LLM (Master of Laws) degree or other graduate law degree in addition to a JD).

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.

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