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Attorney Advisor (Legal/Policy Advisor)
Federal Communications Commission · Posted 50 days ago
Hybrid Full-time District of Columbia, DC $169K – $197K Apply by Sep 3, 2026 Attorney INFJINTJINTPISTJ Marketing
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This position is in the Office of the Bureau Chief (OBC), Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.
What You'll Do
- →Incumbent serves as Legal and Policy Advisor to the Bureau Chief and other Bureau managers.
- →The incumbent is responsible for the proper interpretation of the Communications Act, the Commission's Rules, and all Commission policy; provides expert advice to the Office of the Bureau Chief on legal issues affecting broad policy matters, particularly with respect to spectrum policy; evaluates current and potential policy issues; and initiates original research and investigative analysis.
- →The incumbent of this position advises senior Bureau management in the creation and implementation of wireless communications matters, which could include spectrum policy, wireless licensing, wireless transactions, and wireless infrastructure.
- →The incumbent uses extensive knowledge of wireless communications law to promote the use of spectrum and other resources for the deployment of wireless services and technologies across the country.
- →The incumbent represents WTB in its interactions with other Bureaus and Offices, other Federal agencies, and non-government stakeholders.
- →The incumbent assists in the provision of technical assistance to Congress regarding legislation related to the use of radio spectrum and the provision of wireless services and technologies.
Requirements
- ✓Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions.
- ✓Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified.
- ✓ALL CURRENT/FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND CURRENT FCC EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade.
- ✓If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible.
- ✓CURRENT FCC EMPLOYEES-To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to PersonnelRecordsRequest@fcc.gov Refer to Educational requirements outlined within the "Qualifications" section.
- ✓FCC Employees Only Must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position.
- ✓Bar Membership Required US Citizenship.
- ✓SF-50 Documenting One Year of Time in Grade Required Bar Membership documentation required upon selection Transcripts required upon selection Financial Disclosure may be required Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status.
Benefits
- ★The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including: Health Insurance Life Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Care Insurance Holidays and Leave Retirement Thrift Savings Plan Transit Benefit Alternative Work Schedule Telecommuting
Personality Fit
Job ID: 284fd345-c8eb-4a90-aa90-fc6b0d8d5515
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