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Summary The U.S. Secret Service is seeking a dynamic, results driven Deputy Chief Counsel with a proven track record of legislative successes to serve as the primary legal advisor to the Chief Counsel on high-profile, sensitive, and complex legislative and regulatory initiatives. To review terms found in this announcement click here. Responsibilities As the Deputy Chief Counsel, you will serve as the principal advisor to the Chief Counsel and other U.S. Secret Service (USSS) senior officials on legislative and regulatory initiatives, as well as intergovernmental affairs. In this role, you will review and provide comments on major agency legislative and regulatory initiatives, as well as advise on matters regarding Congressional relations and interagency coordination. In consultation with the Chief Counsel, you will manage the agency's legislative review and oversight process, including drafting and review of legislative proposals and supporting documents. You will serve as a liaison with the Department of Homeland Security, oversight entities, such as the General Accountability Office and Office of Inspector Generals, and other government agencies, such as Office of Management and Budget, coordinating on legislative and regulatory matters. Duties include, but are not limited to: Analyze legal issues presented by proposed legislation and legislative materials, including complex and often novel issues, and advise on their potential legal implications on the USSS's mission, authorities, and operations. Conduct legal research on relevant topics, including administrative law, legislative processes, and regulations. Foster, build, develop, and strengthen relationships with members of Congress and their staff regarding: the USSS's mission; statutory and legal responsibilities; proposed initiatives, fiscal and appropriations matters, including budgetary, finance, and salary issues. Assist in the development of agency policy positions on pending legislation. Draft or review legislative proposals or comments, as well as correspondence, to Members of Congress, Congressional committees, and their staff. Update USSS leadership about and participate in preparations for congressional testimony and briefings. Provide legal counsel and advice on rulemaking actions proposed by other agencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required. Maintain a TS/SCI clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster page. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Submit an Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure report. The person selected for this position may be subject to a two-year trial period. Qualifications To be considered qualified for this position applicants you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which applying. You must demonstrate that you meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A. A first professional law degree (Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)) obtained from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time the degree was obtained. AND B. Be an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. (Note: Supporting documentation must be included with the application package). IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING SPECIALIZED AND MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Specialized Experience: The applicant must have specialized experience that is equivalent to the GS-15 grade level or above, which provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience is typically in or related to the work of the position as described in the Major Duties section listed above. Such experience may include: Serving as a legal subject matter expert in legislative and intergovernmental affairs, provides authoritative legal analysis that materially influences an agency/organizations statutory posture, regulatory obligations, and interagency policy positions. Making recommendations on various strategies, techniques, and technical requirements needed to achieve established goals. Serving as the directorate or agency representative to department or intergovernmental forums concerning legal initiatives related to legislative and intergovernmental affairs. Presenting completed studies and findings in a balanced, clear, and meaningful manner. Preparing analyses and comparisons of alternative methods of achieving program and policy objectives; and informing senior executive leadership on a variety of complex issues that may require changes in statute and/or policy. Demonstrated experience managing and analyzing complex legal issues and questions. Superior oral and written communication skills. Outstanding legal research and analysis skills, including the ability to effectively integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions, including in compressed timeframes. (2) MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ): Note: FAILURE TO ADDRESS THESE FACTORS WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING DISQUALIFIED. A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each MTQ. Your MTQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following: MTQ-1: Comprehensive knowledge and extensive executive level experience interpreting laws and providing legal advice concerning congressional and oversight entity response and compliance; and legislative and policy drafting and review. MTQ-2: Demonstrated experience providing expert advice to senior Congressional and Executive Branch management officials regarding legal and legislative matters of substantial impact, sensitivity, and complexity, communicating clearly and concisely, and working within a fast-paced organization. MTQ-3: Expertise preparing and making policy recommendations and making presentations before Congressional and Executive Branch high-level officials. Time-in-grade requirements do not apply to SL positions, so applicants do not need to have spent a certain period of time at the GS-15 or equivalent level. Qualifications Must Be Met: The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Desired Qualification: At least seven to ten years of specialized legislative and management experience working for the U.S. Congress is preferred. Important: Refer to the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement for page length and other formatting specifications. Documents that do not adhere to the specified requirements may be disqualified. We recommend uploading your documents in PDF format to preserve formatting and ensure conformance with specifications. Failure to submit any of the required documents as stated will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. 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. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. Unofficial transcripts must include your name, name of educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grades, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected for the position. Additional Information Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. This position will require a credit check after initial job qualifications have been determined. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to [email protected]. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.