Attorney Advisor (OIG)

Attorney Advisor (OIG)

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $180060 - $264489 Per Year

Job Summary: This position serves as an Attorney Advisor (Investigator) within the Office of Investigations, in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The OIG is an independent and autonomous office with dual reporting responsibility to both the Commission and Congress.

Major Duties:

• This position serves as an investigator and counsel in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), conducting investigations and providing legal counsel and policy advice to the IG, auditors, investigators, evaluators, and other IG staff. Responsible for all aspects of investigations under the purview of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended (Inspector General Act). This position: Provides legal support in all facets of the OIG investigative process and advises the IG on other OIG activities to include audits, evaluations, the OIG Hotline Program, congressional engagements, and other activities under the Inspector General Act. Conducts extensive legal research and analysis and communicates recommendations orally and in writing to the IG, Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI), and other stakeholders. Conducts complaint intake and analysis, drafts investigative plans for OIG factfinding, requests and reviews evidence, conducts investigative interviews, and drafts investigative reports and recommendations, all in accordance with OIG policy and applicable quality standards. Works with law enforcement and other stakeholders when preparing investigative plans, subpoenas, investigative reports, press releases, OIG regulations, strategic plans and other written material. Advises the IG and AIGI on policy that affects OIG operations and agency programs. Performs other duties of a legal nature such as attending meetings and hearings at the direction of the Inspector General.

Qualifications: BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following: J.D.; and Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty) AND To Qualify at the CT-14 Grade Level: Candidates must have a law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and bar membership and 4 years of relevant legal experience after completion of law school. Relevant legal experience is defined as attorneys, law clerk, or other legal experience which was obtained after graduation from a law school. Legal and non- legal experience gained in the Federal government or private sector prior to completing a law degree cannot be used to satisfy the legal experience requirement. Work while in law school does not count. Demonstrated skill in: Planning and conducting all aspects of investigative work, including preparing investigative plans, interviewing witnesses, electronic and physical records review, data analysis, and writing investigative reports Researching Federal laws and regulations; compiling evidence through formal interviews and reviewing documentation; analyzing evidence; and drafting written reports Using information management programs including word processing, presentation programs, and spreadsheet/database software; experience using electronic information and file management systems.

How to Apply: RESUME REQUIREMENT: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. Please ensure your resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the qualifications for the position within the two-page limit. YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE: Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS.GOV. To begin, click the Apply Online button within the vacancy announcement and follow the prompts to create an account using LOGIN.GOV, if you have not done so already. LOGIN.GOV will walk you through each step of the account set-up and will automatically link your USAJOBS profile to LOGIN.GOV. Once you have established an account using LOGIN.GOV, you will then go back to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to answer the questions and submit all required documents. If you already have established an LOGIN.GOV account or want to return to your saved application, go to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to apply or view your profile. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 1-866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-02