Closing Date: 22nd May, 2024
Description:
Job Description:The primary purpose of the position is to provide legal advice and guidance to Department leadership and components on privacy and civil liberties matters, provide policy advice concerning proposed legislative, regulatory, or policy proposals that impact privacy and civil liberties, and ensure the Department's compliance with privacy and civil liberties laws, regulations, and policies, and appropriately mitigate related risks.
Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction) in good standing, and have at least six (6) years of relevant post-J.D. experience. Applicants must have demonstrated experience in handling privacy issues and working in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Clearance: The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and is required to file a confidential financial disclosure form (OGE Form 450).
The successful applicant will likely also possess:
- Exceptional writing and oral communication skills;
- Strong speaking and presentation skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to lead a team and also collaborate with others to achieve a common goal;
- Creative problem-solving skills to resolve unusually complicated legal matters, often with little on-point legal authority, with the goal of supporting a client's mission while minimizing privacy-related risks;
- Working knowledge of privacy laws, regulations, and policies that apply to the U.S. Government, and familiarity with law enforcement and national security law and policy;
- Highly developed ability to recognize knowledge and abilities the applicant lacks, and to learn new skills quickly and seek help where necessary;
- Demonstrated ability to adapt, quickly shift priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
