Summary This vacancy is for a General Attorney (PNF) in the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce. The Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Chief Counsel for Industry and Security, Technology Security Division, is seeking an Attorney-Advisor to provide legal counsel to the Department in support of its mission to advance U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) supply chain. Responsibilities The Attorney-Advisor supports the Department's efforts to implement its ICTS supply chain authorities under Executive Orders (EOs) 13873, 13984, and 14034. EO 13873 delegated authority to the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to review and possibly prohibit or impose mitigation measures on ICTS transactions involving a foreign adversary and that pose certain undue or unacceptable risks to national security. EO 13984 requires the Secretary to develop regulations requiring United States Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) providers to verify the identity of their foreign customers and authorizing the Secretary to use special measures to deter foreign malicious cyber actors' use of United States IaaS products. EO 14034 directs the Department to develop rules to add the term "connected software applications" to the definition of ICTS transactions, and to establish criteria for evaluating ICTS transactions involving connected software applications in its rules implementing EO 13873. The Department is developing and implementing an ICTS transaction review process under these authorities and is also engaged in multiple rulemaking efforts in support of this process. The Attorney-Advisor will provide legal advice regarding, and perform functions related to, ongoing and anticipated ICTS transaction reviews as well as related regulatory matters. This includes formulating an investigative strategy, drafting legal memoranda and legal recommendations, drafting administrative subpoenas, reviewing subpoena responses and responsive documents, interacting with outside counsel, assessing evidence, advising and preparing risk assessments, developing measures to resolve any risks, including through mitigation agreements, and making recommendations to the Secretary concerning initial and final determinations. The Attorney-Advisor will also perform rulemaking and other legal duties related to ICTS work, as assigned. Additional duties include: providing technical legal advice, particularly in connection with the Department's ICTS authorities; drafting and reviewing statutes, regulations, and Executive Orders that include Department equities as they pertain to ICTS; reviewing compliance with statutory, regulatory, and executive order requirements, and coordinating with other Departmental and interagency offices, as necessary; counseling and bringing to the attention of office and Department leadership matters within the purview of the office; and briefing Department leadership on these matters. In addition, the Attorney-Advisor will be required to carry out duties with minimal preliminary instruction and review, often requiring independent legal research, approach planning, and the development of legal recommendations related to the Department's ICTS responsibilities. PAY SCALE & GRADE: GS 11 - 15. This position will be filled at a grade and step level commensurate with the applicant's experience. The promotion potential of this position is up to GS-15. Promotion to GS-15 is neither guaranteed nor implied. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must me suitable for Federal employment. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.. Must complete a two-year trial period. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/) 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. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Drug Test Required: Yes Pre-employment physical required: No Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will not be paid Qualifications Basic qualifications for all grade levels: Must be a graduate with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school; and You must have bar membership in one of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: GS-11: Applicants applying at the GS-11 grade level must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in one of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. GS-12: Applicants applying at the GS-12 grade level must meet GS-11 qualifications plus one year of legal experience, or additional relevant experience that distinguishes an entry-level attorney from the GS-11. This may include: a superior academic record; specific course work or an internship in the relevant legal area; another graduate or doctoral degree. GS-13: Applicants applying at the GS-13 grade level must have two years of legal experience or relevant experience. GS-14: Applicants applying at the GS-14 grade level requires at least three years of legal experience. GS-15: Applicants applying at the GS-15 grade level requires at least four years of legal experience. Note: The General Counsel or designee retains the discretion to waive minimum qualifications as described above, as necessary. The ideal candidate would have one or more of the following: Experience in international law and/or national security law; Experience promulgating rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act; Experience investigating matters, whether in the criminal or civil context; Experience litigating matters before a Federal or state court; Demonstrated ability to analyze complex and novel legal issues and developing strategies to deal with those issues, often within short deadlines; and Strong writing and organizational skills. Education Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school. Official or unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application.. Additional Information Department Attorney-Advisor positions are in the Excepted Service. As such, these positions are not covered by the usual civil service hiring procedure. Additionally, this position does not confer noncompetitive conversion to the competitive services. Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding.