Summary This position is in the Contracting, Budget, Real Estate, and Leasing subgroup, a component of the Litigation and Administrative Practice Group in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The subgroup provides legal and policy advice to the Commission and the SEC's divisions and offices on a wide range of legal matters including procurement, appropriations, real estate, leasing and intellectual property, and defends the Commission in administrative and federal court litigation. Responsibilities The individual selected for this position will primarily handle matters related to contracts, appropriations, real property and leasing, and intellectual property. Typical duties: Provides legal advice to the SEC's Office of Acquisitions and other offices/divisions on all aspects of the Commission's award and administration of its government contracts and licensing agreements. Represents the Commission in bid protests before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and in government contract claims litigation before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, and serves as second chair to Department of Justice (DOJ) in litigation before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Provides legal advice on appropriations law issues, including interpretation and application of the Anti-Deficiency Act and procedures in connection with lapses in funding. Provides legal advice related to SEC leases and related building operations issues for the SEC's D.C. headquarters and 10 regional offices. Advises on novel legal questions related to the agency's use of the Internet and social media platforms, including terms of use for external data sets. Provides legal advice to the SEC's Privacy Office, Office of the Chief Data Officer, and others on data protection initiatives and potential data breach incident response. Represents the Commission in external negotiations with contractors and other government agencies on contract terms, terms of service agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), nondisclosure agreements, and related legal documents and agreements. Prepares legal memoranda and other written documents to convey information and analysis, and conveys information and analysis orally through briefings, consultations, and other presentations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following J.D. or LL.B. degree --AND-- Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement. SK-14: Applicant must have three year(s) of post J.D. work experience, two year(s) of which includes: Providing legal advice relating to the laws and regulations affecting federal agency operations, including (a) federal procurement, (b) appropriations law, and (c) at least one of the of the following additional disciplines: government leasing and real property; information technology/data security law; licensing (including drafting or reviewing terms of service or terms of use); or social media law; AND Representing federal agencies or federal government contractors in bid protests before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and/or in contract claims litigation before Boards of Contract Appeals; AND Providing analysis of complex legal matters in writing, oral briefings, consultations, and presentations. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade; however, a selectee's initial pay is always set below the maximum rate of the range. Please click here for additional information. Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments, please visit http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/ IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is available to individuals who have special priority selection rights under this plan. Individuals must be minimally qualified for this position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP eligibles will be considered minimally qualified if they meet the minimum requirements for this position. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability, please contact reasonableaccommodation@sec.gov. For religious-based accommodations, please contact religiousaccommodation@sec.gov . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at ElliottT@sec.gov.
