This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of General Counsel (OGC). OMB is the largest component of the EOP, and oversees the implementation of the President's vision across the Executive Branch. The Associate General Counsel will serve as member of the OGC senior leadership team overseeing a Branch of attorneys and professional staff responsible for OMB's legal workflows across appropriations and regulatory law.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Comprehensive knowledge of and significant demonstrated expertise in the areas of appropriations and budget law, and experience with regulatory law. TQ 2: Demonstrated ability to render concise and sound written and oral legal advice and strategic counsel to diverse stakeholders, including senior policy officials, on complex matters with significant legal and policy implications, under tight deadlines and evolving circumstances. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides advice on legal matters to OMB management and staff and to leadership from agencies across the federal government, to include counsel to agencies on the vast array of issues that arise in carrying out the President's legislative, regulatory, and management objectives as well as OMB's own internal compliance with laws, regulations, and guidance. The Associate General Counsel will report to the General Counsel through the Deputy General Counsel. The Associate General Counsel will oversee the Agency Programs Branch, which is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to Resource Management Offices (RMOs) and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within OMB. The RMOs carry out OMB's central activity of overseeing the preparation of the President's Budget, supporting the Administration's legislative agenda on the Hill, and supervising its execution by the Executive Branch. OIRA is the central authority for the review of Executive Branch regulations, approval of Government information collections, establishment of Government statistical practices, and coordination of Federal privacy policy. The Associate General Counsel will also be responsible for assessing the legal advice and counsel that OGC provides to these offices and managing workflows in accordance with Administration priorities. As a Associate General Counsel for Agency Programs, your typical work assignments will include the following: Managing a team of attorneys and professional staff to coordinate the smooth flow of legal opinions and recommendations on matters of legislation, regulations, and appropriations; promoting consistency in statutory and regulatory implementation; and maintaining an effective internal review processes. Providing executive-level counsel to the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and OMB leadership in assigned subject areas to translate complex legal issues into clear and actionable guidance to implement Administration priorities and reforms. Ensuring that OGC positions are legally sound and strategically aligned with organization and Administration priorities. Serving as the interagency liaison to senior appropriations and regulatory attorneys across the Government, ensuring consistent and accurate application of laws by the Executive Branch.