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Attorney Advisor (National Security)
Federal Communications Commission · Posted 33 days ago
Hybrid Full-time Washington, DC $85K – $158K Apply by Sep 4, 2026 Attorney ENTJINTJINTPISTJ Marketing
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This position is located in the Spectrum Policy Branch, Policy and Rules Division (Division), Office of Engineering and Technology (OET or Office), 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
- →The incumbent independently handles difficult legal and regulatory assignments requiring substantial professional judgment and the interpretation and adaptation of statutes, regulations, Commission precedent, judicial decisions, administrative law principles, and established policy to complex or evolving factual and technological circumstances.
- →Assignments frequently involve matters for which directly applicable precedent is limited, incomplete, or requires interpretation in light of new technologies, equipment configurations, industry practices, or national-security concerns.
- →The incumbent develops legal analyses and regulatory alternatives, prepares recommendations, drafts substantial Commission-level documents, and may serve as the principal staff attorney for significant portions of rulemaking proceedings or other regulatory initiatives.
- →The attorney works closely with engineers, economists, technologists, policy specialists, and other attorneys to integrate legal, technical, policy, and national-security considerations into Commission decision-making.
- →The incumbent provides advice and recommendations to senior attorneys and Division management concerning assigned matters and coordinates legal and policy issues with other FCC bureaus and offices, federal agencies, regulated entities, industry organizations, certification bodies, testing laboratories, and other stakeholders.
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.
- ✓SF-50 Required: ALL FCC EMPLOYEES AND CURRENT FEDERAL 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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Bar Membership Documentation Required Upon Selection.
- ✓Education-Transcripts Required Upon Selection.
- ✓US Citizenship.
- ✓Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
- ✓Serve a probationary period of one year, if applicable.
- ✓Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
- ✓Financial disclosure statement may be required upon assuming the position.
- ✓Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status SF-50 Documenting One Year of Time in Grade Required.
- ✓Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria.
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
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