Closing Date: 30th September, 2026
Description:
Summary:This position is part of the, Export-Import Bank of the United States, Export-Import Bank of the US - OIG. The incumbent will be responsible for providing senior managers, supervisors, and other non-supervisory staff with policy advice, and with expert legal counsel and services needed to carry out the statutory responsibilities imposed by the Inspector General Act of 1978, 5 U.S.C. App., as amended (IG Act).
Duties:
- Serves as a Senior Attorney-Advisor within EXIM-OIG on all legal issues pertaining to audits, investigations, inspectors, evaluations, and other activities involving EXIM Bank programs and operations.
- Provides expert legal services that run the full gamut of a lawyer's skills, including conducting legal research; providing oral and written opinions, conferring, meeting and negotiating with a wide array of persons.
- Provides ethics advice and supports operations of EXIM-OIG through legal guidance on appropriations, personnel, procurement, and other legal issues impacting the operation of OIG.
- Represents agency interest in conjunction with criminal, civil and administrative proceeding; as part of agency participation in CIGIE and other interagency groups; and in trainings, briefings and other presentations both internally and externally.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation through Continuous Vetting throughout the duration of employment. All employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity and financial monitoring on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
- Direct Deposit of pay is required.
- Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
Qualifications:
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
You must meet all the following qualification requirements:
- You must possess a J.D./LL.B. Law Degree from an accredited college or university. (You must submit a copy of your transcripts.) AND
- You must be an active member in good standing of the Bar of a state, a territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (You must submit proof of Bar Membership to verify your standing.)
- For the GS-14, You must have at least 24 months of broad, responsible professional legal experience, equivalent to at least the GS-13 level, performing professional legal work as a licensed attorney, providing advice in a General Counsel's office, or a federal or other government agency, or in a law firm, or private sector organization. Specialized experience includes: (1) Providing legal counsel and advisory services on matters involving federal programs, operations, or oversight functions; AND at least three of the following items: (2) Advising leadership, program officials, and stakeholders on legal issues related to audits, investigations, inspections, evaluations, or organizational operations; (3) Interpreting and applying federal statutes, regulations, or policies, including appropriations law, procurement law, federal personnel law, ethics requirements, or administrative law; (4) Conducting legal research and analysis, and preparing written legal opinions, memoranda, reports, or other official documents; (5) Supporting administrative, civil, or criminal litigation, including case development, coordination with the Department of Justice or other equivalent entities, or legal strategy; (6) Providing legal guidance on sensitive, high-visibility, or cross-cutting issues affecting agency authority, programs, or resources.
- For the GS-15, You must have at least 24 months of broad, responsible professional legal experience, equivalent to at least the GS-13 level, performing professional legal work as a licensed attorney, providing advice in a General Counsel's office, or a federal or other government agency, or in a law firm, or private sector organization. Specialized experience includes: (1) Providing legal counsel and advisory services on matters involving programs, operations, or oversight functions; AND at least four of the following items: (2) Advising senior leadership, program officials, and stakeholders on legal issues related to audits, investigations, inspections, evaluations, or organizational operations; (3) Interpreting and applying statutes, regulations, or policies, including appropriations law, procurement law, personnel law, ethics requirements, or administrative law; (4) Conducting legal research and analysis, and preparing written legal opinions, memoranda, reports, or other official documents; (5) Conducting administrative, civil, or criminal litigation, including case development, coordination with the Department of Justice or other equivalent entities, or legal strategy; (6) Providing legal guidance on sensitive, high-visibility, or cross-cutting issues affecting agency authority, programs, or resources.
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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education:
This position has a positive education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims of possession of a law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and you.
Foreign Education:If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Transcripts and proof of Bar membership MUST be provided with your application package to receive further consideration. Must have an active bar membership in good standing. If selected, must maintain active bar membership in good standing while employed as an attorney.
Additional Information:
Telework Suitability:
The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criteria based on agency policy.
The duties of this position are suitable for situational telework with supervisor approval.
https://www.telework.gov/Telework_Enhancement_Act/
Stipulations of Employment:
Veterans Preference:
It is not a requirement to apply Veterans Preference in filling this Excepted Service position. However, the agency will follow the principles of Veterans Preference to the extent administratively feasible. Applicants eligible for Veterans Preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation to their submissions (e.g., DD-214 Form, SF-15, or other substantiating documents).
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year trial periodduring which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- Your performance and conduct;
- The needs and interests of the agency;
- Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
This position is subject to a negative drug test prior to entrance on duty, and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
If selected, the position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure report requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) as applicable within 30 days of your appointment.
Work Schedule:
This position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Miscellaneous:
This agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
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