Closing Date: 4th September, 2026

Description:

Summary:
This position is located in the Spectrum Policy Branch, Policy and Rules Division (Division), Office of Engineering and Technology (OET or Office), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC.

Relocation Expenses Will Not Be Paid.

This Vacancy Announcement May Be Used to Fill Additional Positions Within 90 Days.

Duties:
The Incumbent Serves as An Attorney Advisor Performing Professional Legal and Policy Work Involving Spectrum Management, Rf Equipment Security, Communications Supply-Chain Integrity, Equipment Authorization, Certification and Testing Processes, Emerging Technologies, and National-Security
Considerations Associated with Communications Equipment Entering or Operating Within the United States Marketplace.

The Incumbent Independently Handles Difficult Legal and Regulatory Assignments Requiring Substantial Professional Judgment and The Interpretation and Adaptation of Statutes, Regulations, Commission Precedent, Judicial Decisions, Administrative Law Principles, and Established Policy to Complex or Evolving Factual and Technological Circumstances. Assignments Frequently Involve Matters for Which Directly Applicable Precedent Is Limited, Incomplete, or Requires Interpretation in Light of New Technologies, Equipment Configurations, Industry Practices, or National-Security Concerns.

The Incumbent Develops Legal Analyses and Regulatory Alternatives, Prepares Recommendations, Drafts Substantial Commission-Level Documents, and May Serve as The Principal Staff Attorney for Significant Portions of Rulemaking Proceedings or Other Regulatory Initiatives. the Attorney Works Closely With

Engineers, Economists, Technologists, Policy Specialists, and Other Attorneys to Integrate Legal, Technical, Policy, and National-Security Considerations Into Commission Decision-Making. the Incumbent Provides Advice and Recommendations to Senior Attorneys and Division Management Concerning Assigned
Matters and Coordinates Legal and Policy Issues with Other Fcc Bureaus and Offices, Federal Agencies, Regulated Entities, Industry Organizations, Certification Bodies, Testing Laboratories, and Other Stakeholders.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:

Bar Membership Documentation Required upon Selection.
Education-Transcripts Required upon Selection.
Us Citizenship.
Suitable for Employment as Determined by A Background Investigation.
Serve a Probationary Period of One Year, if Applicable.
Males Born After 12/31/59 Must Be Registered with Selective Service.
Financial Disclosure Statement May Be Required upon Assuming the Position.
Current Fcc Employees Must Provide Sf-50 Verifying Grade & Status
Sf-50 Documenting One Year of Time in Grade Required.
Resume Must Not Exceed Two Pages and Must Meet Resume Format Criteria.

Please Note Your Resume Must Thoroughly Support Your Responses to The Vacancy Questions. Your Resume Is an Integral Part of The Process for Determining if You Meet the Basic Qualifications of The Position and Determining if You Are to Be Among the Best Qualified.

Sf-50 Required: All Fcc Employees and Current Federal Employees Must Provide a Legible Personnel Action, Sf-50, that Verifies Your Status and Highest Permanently Held Grade. if An Sf-50 Is Not Submitted, the Application Will Be Rated as Ineligible. to Request a Copy of Your Sf-50 Please Send an Email to Personnel Records Request@fcc.Gov

Qualifications:
Interested Candidates Should Be Passionate About the Ideals of Our American Republic, Committed to Upholding the Rule of Law and The U.S. Constitution, and Committed to Improving the Efficiency of The Federal Government. Hiring Decisions Will Not Be Based on Race, Sex, Color, Religion, or National Origin.

Applicants Must Meet Eligibility and Qualification Requirements by The Closing Date of This Announcement. Current Federal Employees Must Meet Time-In-Grade Requirements by The Closing Date of This Announcement.

Professional Law Experience Is Experience that Has Equipped the Applicant with The Particular Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to Perform Successfully the Duties of The Position and Is Typically in Or Related to The Work of The Position to Be Filled.

In Order to Be Deemed as "best Qualified" Candidates Must Meet Both the Educational Requirements and The Specialized Experience.

Education
You Must Meet the Minimum Basic Educational Requirements for Attorney Positions. Education Requirements Include: A Professional Law Degree Jd, Ll.B., And/or Ll.M.

Note-If You Do Not Provide a Transcript at The Time of Application, a Transcript Will Be Required to Be Provided at The Time of Selection.

And

Specialized Experience
For the Gs-11 Position: No Specialized Experience Required According to Fcc Internal Attorney Advisor Recruitment Procedures; only Educational Qualification Requirements Are Required to Be Met. Education Requirements Include: A Professional Law Degree Jd, Ll.B., And/or Ll.M.

For the Gs-12 Position: Applicants Must Have at Least One Year of Full-Time Professional Law Experience Gained After Being Admitted to The Bar. the Minimum One-Year Work Experience Requirement Includes at Least One Year of Specialized Experience that Is Directly Related to The Position Being Filled and That Is at A Level of Difficulty and Responsibility Equivalent to That of An Attorney at The Gs-11 Level. Specialized Experience Is Defined as Follows:

Experience Conducting Legal Research and Analysis Involving Statutes, Regulations, Administrative or Judicial Precedent or Regulatory Policy.
Experience Drafting Legal Memoranda, Recommendations, Rulemaking Documents, Orders, Notices, or Other Legal or Regulatory Materials.
Experience Reviewing Comments, Petitions, Filings, Technical Information, or Other Materials to Identify and Analyze Legal or Policy Issues.

For the Gs-13 Position: Applicants Must Have at Least Two Years of Full-Time Professional Law Experience Gained After Being Admitted to The Bar. the Minimum One-Year Work Experience Requirement Includes at Least One Year of Specialized Experience that Is Directly Related to The Position Being Filled and That Is at A Level of Difficulty and Responsibility Equivalent to That of An Attorney at The Gs-12 Level. Specialized Experience Is Defined as Follows:

Experience Conducting Legal Research and Analysis Involving Statutes, Regulations, Administrative or Judicial Precedent or Regulatory Policy.
Experience Drafting Legal Memoranda, Recommendations, Rulemaking Documents, Orders, Notices, or Other Legal or Regulatory Materials.
Experience Reviewing Comments, Petitions, Filings, Technical Information, or Other Materials to Identify and Analyze Legal or Policy Issues.
Experience Resolving Legal And/or Regulatory Matters.

Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Experience Refers to Paid and Unpaid Experience, Including Volunteer Work Done Through National Service Programs (e.G., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.

Sme Review
Subject Matter Experts Will Review Your Application to Determine if You Meet the Following Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (ksa's) (competencies Required at The Full Performance Level; Gs-13).

Ability to Prepare Clear, Concise, and Legally Supported Memoranda, Analyses, Correspondence, and Portions of Regulatory or Rulemaking Documents.

Ability to Research and Analyze Statutes, Regulations, Judicial or Administrative Decisions, and Other Legal Authorities to Address Legal and Regulatory Issues.
Ability to Analyze Legal and Policy Issues Involving Regulatory Programs Such as Telecommunications, Spectrum, Equipment Authorization, Emerging Technologies or Related Matters.
Ability to Communicate Legal and Regulatory Information Effectively with Various Stakeholders.
Ability to Independently Identify and Analyze Legal and Regulatory Issues, Evaluate Alternative Approaches, and Develop Legally Supportable Recommendations Consistent with Applicable Statutes, Regulations, Precedent, and Policy.
Ability to Independently Analyze and Resolve Difficult Legal and Regulatory Issues.
If You Are Deemed to Be Qualified by The Subject Matter Experts, Your Application Will Be Referred to The Hiring Manager for Hiring Consideration. Alternatively, if Your Application Is Not Deemed as Qualified by The Subject Matter Experts, Your Application Will Not Be Referred to The Hiring Manager for Hiring Consideration.

Education:
Refer to Educational Requirements Outlined Within the "qualifications" Section.

Additional Information:
Eeo Policy Statement (https://help.usajobs.gov/equal-employment-opportunity?_gl=1*1fcoh4u*_ga*NjQ0MjQ5MzQ5LjE3MjU1OTI5OTA.*_ga_CLZB1LJ1VZ*czE3ODY2OTg4NjckbzE5JGcxJHQxNzg2Njk4ODY3JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..)

Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/reasonable-accommodations/)

Veterans Information (https://help.usajobs