Attorney (Strategic Projects - Policy and Compliance)

Summary

The Strategic Projects Law Unit (SPLU), part of the National Security & Cyber Law Branch (NSCLB) within the FBIs Office of General Counsel, handles complex policy and compliance matters at the intersection of technology, national security, and law. SPLU attorneys advise on issues involving national security, cyber operations, foreign intelligence collection, and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

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Summary

The Strategic Projects Law Unit (SPLU), part of the National Security & Cyber Law Branch (NSCLB) within the FBIs Office of General Counsel, handles complex policy and compliance matters at the intersection of technology, national security, and law. SPLU attorneys advise on issues involving national security, cyber operations, foreign intelligence collection, and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

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Location

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Washington, DC

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Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $121,785 - $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 13 - 15

Promotion potential 15

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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

• 0905 Attorney

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-13053593-26-VL Control number 883147200

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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.

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All U.S. Citizens.

Duties

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• 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.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U. S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance.
• Selectee may be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.

The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.

Qualifications

BASIC 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 post J.D. legal experience.

Education

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.

Additional information

The FBI is in the Executive Branch if the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

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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.

Benefits

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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:

• Analytic Thinking
• Communication
• Governance and Legal Jurisprudence
• Leadership
• Oral/Written Communication
• Research

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Required documents

Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes the following REQUIRED documents:

1. Your resume and cover letter, not to exceed two pages;

2. A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages;

3. Proof of current and active bar association membership;

4. Photocopy of Law School Transcripts;5. Current SF-50 (if external government employee).

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_NSCLB_SPLU_2026_Internal/External

Step 3 - Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov.

How to Apply

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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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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes the following REQUIRED documents:

1. Your resume and cover letter, not to exceed two pages;

2. A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages;

3. Proof of current and active bar association membership;

4. Photocopy of Law School Transcripts;5. Current SF-50 (if external government employee).

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_NSCLB_SPLU_2026_Internal/External

Step 3 - Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov.

How to Apply

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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.

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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