Total 13 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Washington, District of Columbia

• Serves as the data center and cloud SME for information and cybersecurity compliance, develops SOPs, and operational policies to ensure performance parameters, and policy guidance are implemented.
• Collaborates with managers and staff to support security compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and provides oversight of the organization's implementation of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Advises management and staff of changes in cyber security systems policies and procedures, and works closely with Hosted Infrastructure (HI) project teams to implement security management enhancements.
• Serves as liaison between project teams and Department stakeholders that include the IT Change Control Board (CCB) to provide authoritative guidance regarding the configuration management process.
• Represents Division in deliberations with IT CCB voting members, and provides expert advice to senior management concerning vital cybersecurity problems and issues.

This position is in the Office of the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. The incumbent serves as Director of Litigation reporting directly to a Deputy Assistant Attorney General. The incumbent provides executive leadership over, and exercises assigned authority for, the planning, direction, timely execution, and evaluation of ATR's Litigation Program. The incumbent also oversees and manages civil and criminal litigation strategies and tactics across the Division's cases.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for executive oversight and management of all matters concerning possible violations of antitrust law of major economic significance. Recommends and provides advice regarding investigative plans for civil and criminal matters that should be pursued.
• Oversees and manages civil and criminal trial and/or hearing strategies with legal staffs and, if necessary, must be prepared to take over any civil or criminal litigation matters in the courtroom and to independently handle arguments of major issues or negotiations with defense counsel. Utilizes extensive expertise to provide subject matter training and guidance to Division managers, attorneys, paralegals, and other staff on civil and criminal litigation principles and procedures.
• Leads oversight of strategic planning for the implementation of short- and long-term goals and objectives, while independently assessing the feasibility, balance, and support for these objectives. Identifies potential problems and devises various contingency plans to address the problems. Develops organizational plans to provide an operation capable of meeting changing requirements and recommends reorganization as the need becomes evident. Oversees execution of the strategic plan and ensures progress toward identified goals, objectives, and targets.
• Serves as advisor on both civil and criminal litigation to the DAAG, Litigation, Assistant Attorney General (AAG), Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General (PDAAG), DAAGs, and Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, and staff in the Division's litigating sections and offices.
• In partnership with the civil and criminal enforcement programs, reviews the preparation of memoranda outlining the factual and legal issues involved in civil and criminal matters and the collection of evidence; oversees the selection and examination of witnesses, the preparation of briefs, motions, and other required legal documents for civil and criminal matters; and allocates the litigative resources that will be required for assigned civil and criminal matters and how they are to be utilized.
• Exercises personnel management responsibilities, which includes technically and administratively supervising and evaluating the work of the Litigation Program through subordinate supervisors, including any deputy directors, Senior Litigation Counsel, and other subordinate staff and making recommendations for promotion, employment and separation.

The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist in the Office of Director, Office of Communication and Media Relations. Typical work assignments include:

• Managing the development, and execution of strategic public affairs programs and campaigns that convey complex information by leveraging all available communication channels and emerging technology.
• Designing communication strategies that define and convey messages to the intended audience anticipating impending potential ramifications and offering strategies and providing alternative actions and assessments to overcome impediments.
• Providing editorial oversight of speeches, scripts, news, and external audience.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with members of the press, radio, television, other Federal, state, and local agencies, industries, and civic groups.

• Serves as Supply Technician in the Headquarters Section of the United States Army Air Ambulance Detachment.
• Perform as the organization’s logistics manager and monitor the property accountability functions.
• Administer accountability and property balances in lower-level departments of the organization.
• Conduct routine, recurring and special inventories, research and reconciliation to keep the custodial balance of general and specialized supply commodities accurate and the at the authorization level.
• Proficient in inventory and storage management, as well as computer ordering process.

The Director of Engagement leads the five-person Community and Alumni Affairs (CAA) Section. The Community and Alumni Affairs section conducts participant recruitment and registration, manages alumni relations, manages the alumni database, prepares and compiles course evaluations, and conducts key stakeholder outreach for the Africa Center for Strategic Studies. He/She works closely with the ACSS alumni to create and catalyze alumni chapters and communities of interest as dynamic vehicles for ongoing professional education, peer-to-peer engagements, and security sector governance norms reinforcement. He/She serves as a member of the Leadership Team of the Africa Center for Strategic Studies and as such represents and interfaces with members of the diplomatic community, colleagues and students at the National Defense University, and other key stakeholders in the U.S. Government and elsewhere.

• The incumbent supervises the CAA team to recruit and manage participants for all academic and outreach programs, maintain participant and alumni databases, sustain alumni relationships, support alumni community chapters, and build networks with US Embassies and US government stakeholders necessary to manage the Africa Center's participant affairs. Develops internal operating procedures, checklists, milestones, and metrics for the CAA section to effectively plan and coordinate across Africa Center sections to execute program requirements. Works closely with faculty to develop recruiting strategies and profiles to promote diverse, engaged participants who are, or will be, leaders in African security sector institutions. Oversees the development and implementation of alumni and outreach programs. Manages the CAA section to accomplish all assigned tasks in support of the Africa Center's mission and vision.
• He/She develops and executes engagement strategies to interact (both virtually and in person) with alumni, partners, and stakeholders. This includes designing and executing events and engagements for alumni and key stakeholder audiences such as the African diplomatic community in Washington, D.C., U.S. government interagency and congressional colleagues working on Africa, and the National Defense University community. He/She will leverage the ACSS alumni network to create and enhance alumni chapters and communities of interest to be force multipliers in strengthening security sector institutions on the continent.
• He/She provides guidance and direction for conducting program evaluations to include the evaluation content and questions, compilation of responses, and analysis of responses. He/she contributes to strategic planning and assessing ACSS mission impact through timely analysis and reports on enrollment, participation trends, and changes in stakeholder interests and priorities. Proposes and develops innovative approaches and tools to enhance engagement, recruitment of participants, and sustainment of relationships.
• He/She is a member of the Leadership Team for the Africa Center. He/she represents the Africa Center at external events as requested by the Director. He/She may moderate sessions and serve as a subject matter expert speaker or panelist during Africa Center programs, and may serve as a facilitator for small group discussions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• You will establish, develop, coordinate and maintain the personnel security program for sensitive compartmented information (SCI) within NAVSEA.
• You will develop SCI security education and training methods and procedures, and establishes goals and objectives, determines customer needs and coordinates training schedules and events.
• You will determine the suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry and retention in all risk level positions.
• You will establish, gather, and coordinate record of evidence in support of proposed personnel security and suitability actions and decisions.
• You will ensure adequate policy and procedures are in place to determine the eligibility of persons to occupy SCI and program positions.
• You will serve as advisor to the heads of supported activities on SCI personnel and program security matters.
• You will act as NAVSEA liaison to the Department of Defense (DoD) Consolidated Adjudication Facility on matters associated with personnel security investigation and adjudication of SCI for NAVSEA employees.
• You will coordinate changes in the personnel security program as it relates to work requirements within SCI personnel security and their impact on administrative functions within the command and supported organizations.
• You will maintain protection, control and safeguarding of Privacy Act Information on applicants, employees and contractors
• You will establish and maintain effective relationships with, and gain the cooperation of, all parties with regard to personnel security and suitability issues.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this position, you will provide support and coordination related to all security management activities at the assigned location. Typical assignments include:

• Serving as the on-site Security Specialist point of contact for Office of the Chief Security Officer and provides headquarters with support and advisories related to all Office of the Chief Security Officer security management activities.
• Developing, installation and management of the comprehensive and multilayered security programs at the facility by reviewing and assessing all areas of security.
• Conducting risk assessments, implementing countermeasures and procedures and practices to cover multiple security objectives.
• Coordinating with Federal Protective Services, all inter agency personnel, and requisite task forces to identify, resolve security issues through integration of varied objectives and enhance security and operational requirements of FEMA.

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

Promotion Potential: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this position, you will provide support and coordination related to all security management activities at the assigned location. Typical assignments include:

• Serving as the on-site Security Specialist POC for OCSO and provides headquarters with support and advisories related to all OCSO security management activities.
• Developing, installation and management of the comprehensive and multilayered security programs at the facility by reviewing and assessing all areas of security.
• Conducting risk assessments, implementing countermeasures and procedures and practices to cover multiple security objectives.
• Coordinating with Federal Protective Services, all inter agency personnel, and requisite task forces to identify, resolve security issues through integration of varied objectives and enhance security and operational requirements of FEMA.

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

Promotion Potential: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

Applies expert understanding of program management practices and principals. Acts as the lead point of contact or subject matter expert for managing broad programs and associated projects. Effectively utilizes program management tools to initiate, monitor, and present progress to a wide audience. Leads staff in execution of the program. Coordinates with stakeholders and other relevant entities. Provides customer-focused care to effectively engage with the Senate community.

As a Civil Engineer, you will:

• Communicate and coordinate with internal team members and stakeholders, external engineers, foreign utilities, the public, and Federal, state, and local jurisdictions by providing expert advice and input on a wide range of complex issues related to civil engineering, design and construction standards and specifications, and project completion.
• Serve as a technical leader for large and complex engineering projects that require the efforts of internal and external engineering teams.
• Find solutions to complex problems arising from conflicting requirements involving construction, engineering design, standards, or technical specifications; uses judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in deviating from established methods to modify, adapt, and/or refine broader guidelines to resolve complex and/or intricate issues and problems.
• Lead or participate in development of BPA civil engineering standards, material specifications, and construction specifications.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) to the cross agency team, internal stakeholders, safety officers, auditors, attorneys, foreign utilities, the public, and Federal, State, and local jurisdictions by providing expert advice and input on a wide range of complex issues related to transmission transportation engineering, design and construction specifications, and project completion.
• Oversee projects to assure compliance with budgets, schedules, technical scope, and overall adequacy and quality.

As a Supervisory Export Policy Analyst, you will perform the following duties:

• Provide policy direction, advice, and guidance to the Department of Commerce (DOC) operating units in developing and implementing effective export licensing.
• Oversee studies of major categories of commodities and technical data in terms of their potential for unwanted technology transfer, and of technology-transfer mechanisms to identify effective control techniques and strategies.
• Monitor technology transfer developments in Division-related items, and prepare analyses and recommendations, as appropriate, to keep the export control system grounded on a sound technical foundation.
• Review and approve departmental technical arguments for presentation to the Operating Committee, Advisory Committee on Export Policy, and Export Administration Review Board.
• Provide DOC positions and technical expertise in the development of U.S. export control/decontrol proposals.
• Maintain liaison and consultative coordination with other components of DOC, interagency to resolve problems and other matters of mutual interest.
• Establish and maintain contacts with exporters, manufacturers, officials of other government agencies, and foreign trade representatives to obtain information and provide technical advice with respect to specific cases and to keep informed on commodity/industry developments.

As a Supervisory Export Policy Analyst, you will perform the following duties:

• Provide policy direction, advice, and guidance to the Department of Commerce (DOC) operating units in developing and implementing effective export licensing.
• Oversee studies of major categories of commodities and technical data in terms of their potential for unwanted technology transfer, and of technology-transfer mechanisms to identify effective control techniques and strategies.
• Monitor technology transfer developments in Division-related items, and prepare analyses and recommendations, as appropriate, to keep the export control system grounded on a sound technical foundation.
• Review and approve departmental technical arguments for presentation to the Operating Committee, Advisory Committee on Export Policy, and Export Administration Review Board.
• Provide DOC positions and technical expertise in the development of U.S. export control/decontrol proposals.
• Maintain liaison and consultative coordination with other components of DOC, interagency to resolve problems and other matters of mutual interest.
• Establish and maintain contacts with exporters, manufacturers, officials of other government agencies, and foreign trade representatives to obtain information and provide technical advice with respect to specific cases and to keep informed on commodity/industry developments.

As a External Affairs Specialist (Law Enforcement), GS-0301-13/14, your typical work assignments may include:

• Develops and manages the partnership and engagement portfolio with identified state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement organizations and agencies, including national associations, affinity groups, and state-based associations.
• Supports the Department and or OSLLE leadership with engagement and outreach efforts to state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement agencies and organizations.
• Identifies the issues, concerns, and recommendations of state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement that might impede their role in the homeland security enterprise or their response to DHS policies, programs, and initiatives.
• Facilitates the development, modification, or successful implementation of the Department's policies, programs, and initiatives based on external affairs insights. Clearly articulate and share law enforcement requirements and concerns in a timely manner, along with fully documented recommendations.