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Attorney (Operational Technology)
Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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The Operational Technology Law Unit (OTLU) provides legal policy advice and real-time operational legal support on a diverse range of matters pertaining to the FBIs use of investigative technology, with its primary clients being the FBI Operational Technology Division (OTD), Information Technology Infrastructure Division (ITID) and the Information Technology Applications & Data Division (ITADD).
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Summary
The Operational Technology Law Unit (OTLU) provides legal policy advice and real-time operational legal support on a diverse range of matters pertaining to the FBIs use of investigative technology, with its primary clients being the FBI Operational Technology Division (OTD), Information Technology Infrastructure Division (ITID) and the Information Technology Applications & Data Division (ITADD).
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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/24/27
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 24, 2027
Location
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Huntsville, AL
Washington, DC
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $130,987 - $183,500 per year
Please see additional information section for specific salary information.
Pay scale & grade
GS 14 - 15
Promotion potential 15
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number DESTIMP-12993825-26-VL Control number 874356800
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens.
Duties
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GS-14:
GS-15:
In addition to the duties described above:
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.
Qualifications
GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience.
GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience.
Demonstrated experience as a criminal prosecutor or prior sworn law enforcement agent/officer is preferred, as well as with the use and deployment of investigative technology. This experience, if applicable, should be highlighted in the application materials.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must respond to the following selective placement factor question:
Please discuss your experience, including as a prosecutor or investigator, in conducting, advising on, or litigating matters concerning technical investigative methods and tools in criminal or national security investigations. Please include experience with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, Communications Assistant to Law Enforcement Act, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Stored Communications Act, or the Wiretap Act. Experience in this area MUST be identified in your resume.
Education
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting proof of J.D. degree and proof of good standing with a U. S. jurisdiction bar association. Please see the "Required Documents": section of this announcement for additional information.
Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in additional to J.D.) and be an active member of a U.S. jurisdiction bar association.
Additional information
Salary
Washington, D.C.
Huntsville, AL
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants are rated on the following competencies:
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Required documents
Required Documents
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Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar association Membership.
Step 1: Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email.
Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate. (Example: OGC_MH_OTLU_2026_External/Internal)
Step 3: Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov
How to Apply
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To apply for the Attorney (Operational Technology) position, please click here.
Agency contact information
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Email ogc-jobs@fbi.gov Address Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20535
US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, the FBI will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified of your status throughout the application process.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar association Membership.
Step 1: Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email.
Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate. (Example: OGC_MH_OTLU_2026_External/Internal)
Step 3: Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov
How to Apply
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To apply for the Attorney (Operational Technology) position, please click here.
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Agency contact information
OGC Jobs
Email ogc-jobs@fbi.gov Address Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20535
US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, the FBI will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified of your status throughout the application process.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The FBIs mission is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. We employ 38,000 people at locations around the globe. In addition to our Headquarters in Washington, D.C., we have 56 Field Offices in major U.S. cities, plus more than 350 satellite offices, called resident agencies, in cities and towns across the nation. In addition, we have more than 60 international offices, called legal attaches (legats), in U.S. embassies worldwide.
Agency contact information
OGC Jobs
Email ogc-jobs@fbi.gov Address Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20535
US
Summary
The Operational Technology Law Unit (OTLU) provides legal policy advice and real-time operational legal support on a diverse range of matters pertaining to the FBIs use of investigative technology, with its primary clients being the FBI Operational Technology Division (OTD), Information Technology Infrastructure Division (ITID) and the Information Technology Applications & Data Division (ITADD).
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/24/27
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 24, 2027
Location
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Huntsville, AL
Washington, DC
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $130,987 - $183,500 per year
Please see additional information section for specific salary information.
Pay scale & grade
GS 14 - 15
Promotion potential 15
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number DESTIMP-12993825-26-VL Control number 874356800
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