Attorney Advisor

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) provides oversight of USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the African Development Foundation (ADF), and the Inter-American Foundation (IAF). USAID OIG conducts audits, inspections, evaluations, and investigations of these organizations' programs, operations, and personnel, and makes recommendations to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse.

As an Attorney Adviser at the full performance level, you will, Provide legal advice and guidance on all matters related to OIG audits, investigations, and operational activities. Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and reports on congressional inquiries, oversight matters, and legal issues affecting OIG programs and authorities. Perform legal research and advisory work related to criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement matters within the OIG's jurisdiction. Prepare legal documents such as subpoenas, administrative pleadings, and other investigative and litigation support materials. Participate in matters involving the Department of Justice and other enforcement authorities and coordinate on criminal, civil, and administrative referrals. Serve as legal counsel on personnel matters and discrimination complaints, including EEO matters, MSPB appeals, Foreign Service Grievance Board (FSGB) proceedings, and related matters. Interpret and apply laws governing federal personnel ethics, whistleblower reprisal matters, suspension and debarment, and FOIA and Privacy Act matters. Advise on procurement, fiscal law, grants and cooperative agreements, foreign assistance authorities, and interagency agreements and arrangements. Perform other duties as assigned.

This position has a positive education requirement; see qualification section above.