Principal Deputy Chief Counsel

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 (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) 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: Demonstrated experience providing authoritative oral and written legal advice to the General Counsel, Chief Counsel, Senior Executives, and operational personnel on novel, complex, and high-impact matters involving the Homeland Security Act of 2002, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018, executive orders, and related federal authorities.

TQ 2: Demonstrated experience leading and supervising multidisciplinary teams of legal professionals; directing the business operations of a senior legal office; and developing and executing comprehensive strategic and long-range plans. 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 demonstrated evidence of 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.

Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to: Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel for OCC and Office of the General Counsel leadership, providing legal advice and guidance to CISA and DHS leadership including, but not limited to, the CISA Director, Deputy Director and Executive Director, the DHS General Counsel, Principal Deputy General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and other senior DHS officials in the exercise of their responsibilities and authorities under the Homeland Security Act of 2002, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018, Executive Orders, and other related authorities necessary for DHS to carry out its complex mission.

Making recommendations on overall CISA programs and initiatives and representing OCC at various Departmental, Agency, and interagency meetings and negotiations, as well as with Congressional staff, State, Local, Tribal, Territorial, and private sector representatives.

Directing research and analysis on a wide variety of court decisions, legislation, regulations and policies, and provides legal counsel in the development, negotiation, and execution of memoranda of agreement and understanding for international and interagency projects in support of the DHS and CISA mission.

Establishing, leading, and managing comprehensive strategic and long-range planning processes to foster the effective management of DHS and CISA resources to achieve stated goals, enhance program support, and improve customer service standards. Assesses the legal issues raised by new and proposed DHS and CISA policies pertaining to cybersecurity and infrastructure security. Ensuring CISA OCC actively supports and advances the goal of a unified Office of the General Counsel, of which CISA OCC is a part.