Closing Date: 13th September, 2026
Description:
Job Description:- Conducts research and legal analysis related to national security and cyber operations, including Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act applications.
- Collaborates with the Department of Justice (DOJ), National Security Division (NSD), Office of Intelligence (OI) on compliance matters.
- Provides expert-level advice directly to agents and analysts on compliance matters.
- For national security and cyber matters, engages in all aspects of the legislative process, including drafting Legislation, providing technical assistance to congressional staff, and preparing executive management for congressional hearings.
- Advises on and drafts proposed policies of the FBI regarding national security and cyber matters and conducts training for FBI personnel on these issues.
- Maintains a close liaison and a collaborative relationship with FBI attorneys within Headquarters and the Field Offices as well as from DOJ/NSD/OI, and United States and Intelligence Community.
Qualifications:
Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume.
ASIC REQUIREMENT: ALL Applicants must possess a law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be an active member of the bar (any US jurisdiction).
GS-13: Applicants applying for the GS 13 must also have 1.5 years or more post J.D. legal experience.
- GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS 14 must also have 2.5 years or more post J.D. legal experience.
- GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS 15 must also have 4 or more years of post J.D. legal experience.
- Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school (or have an LLM degree or other graduate law degree in addition to a J.D.).
Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic education requirement by submitting a copy of law school transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Please see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for additional information.
Salary:
- GS-13: $121,785.00 - $158,322.00;
- GS-14: $143,913.00 - $187,093.00;
- GS-15: $169,279.00 - $197,200.00
Travel:
Some travel may be required.
