The Week That Will Be

Event Announcements (More details on the Events Calendar)

 Monday, December 8th at 12 pm: The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace will host a conversation on the Crisis in Jerusalem. Palestinian expert Khalil Toufakji will review the changing map of the city, including Israeli policies and the implications for Palestinian life. Israeli national security expert Shlomo Brom will discuss Israeli policies surrounding holy sites in the city, as well as the broader context of Jerusalem within current Israeli politics. Michele Dunne will moderate. RSVP here. Tuesday, December 9th at 2 pm: Join the Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Initiative at Brookings for a panel discussion considering the impact of Russia's action on security thinking in Ukraine and on the credibility of future security assurances in the global non-proliferation effort in light of Russia's violations of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum. Robert Einhorn and Steven Pifer will be joined by Oleksandr Zaytsev. Register here. Wednesday, December 10th at 10 am: The House Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a hear on Countering ISIS: Are We Making Progress? Brett McGurk, Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL will provide testimony. More information in the Committee's announcement. Wednesday, December 10th at 10 am: The American Enterprise Institute will examine Government Surveillance: How Legal Intercept's Tangled Web Impacts Trade, Economic Growth, and Civil Liberties. During this event, Theodore Moran of Georgetown University will lay the foundation for a robust and principled legal intercept framework by analyzing existing surveillance programs and discussing the challenges that lie ahead. A diverse panel with expertise in international trade, diplomacy, and national security will then discuss. For a full list of speaker biographies or to view the webcast, visit the AEI announcement.  Thursday, December 11th at 10 am: The Woodrow Wilson Center will host General John Allen, Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL, for his first public discussion of the threat posed by the Islamic State entitled Can We Ultimately Defeat ISIL? Jane Harman will introduce General Allen and moderate the conversation. RSVP here. Friday, December 12th at 9 am: The Cato Institute will host its inaugural Surveillance Conference - an all day event exploring the critical and sweeping questions presented by government surveillance and the new sophisticated tracking technologies that are now in the hands of America's spies and local law enforcement. Six panels will see a diverse array of experts: top journalists and privacy advocates; lawyers and technologists; intelligence officials; and those who have been the targets of surveillance. For a full list of panelists, RSVP information, or to watch the live webcast, see the Cato website. Friday, December 12th at 12:15 pm: The New American Foundation will hold a panel discussion with six contributors to a new book entitled Drone Wars. Panelists will discuss the history, the future, and the policy, legal, and ethical implications of an era of drone warfare. For a full list of panelists or to RSVP, see the New American Foundation's event announcement.

Employment Announcements (More details on the Job Board)

Senior Associate General Counsel

ORGANIZATION: Office of the Director of National Intelligence

SALARY RANGE:	$124,995 - $157,100
OPEN PERIOD:	11/26/14 - 11/26/15
POSITION INFORMATION:	Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS:	McLean, VA
WHO MAY APPLY:	US Citizens
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Top Secret/SCI with CI

JOB SUMMARY: This position advertises at a GS-15. ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to the individual. Lower graded employees may apply, but if selected would accept the position as a lateral reassignment at their current grade. The Office of General Counsel (OGC) of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) provides legal advice and counsel to the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and other ODNI officials on a wide range of legal issues to include intelligence and national security law, procurement and acquisition law, personnel law, government ethics, budget and fiscal law, general administrative law, legislative support, government information practices (Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act), and intellectual property law. DUTIES:  Lead attorneys in providing expert legal advice and guidance to senior Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) leadership on complex areas of law affecting ODNI’s duties and responsibilities under the National Security Act, Presidential directives, Executive Orders, and other related laws and policies. Lead attorneys in providing expert legal counsel to support the development, review, and preparation of United States (US) Government-wide and IC-wide policies, procedures, guidelines, rules, and standards. Oversee attorneys in counseling clients, including senior ODNI leaders, on complex legal issues and provide innovative and highly effective guidance on possible courses of action; expertly prepare complex, high profile, and persuasive legal documents on complex legal issues for a variety of internal and external recipients. Lead, oversee, and direct attorneys in conducting legal research and analysis on extremely complex or sensitive legal issues as well as on laws, regulations, and policies that have a significant impact on ODNI and IC interests and brief ODNI leadership on issues and findings. Direct and oversee attorneys in providing timely reviews of planned ODNI and IC activities for compliance with the Constitution and laws of the US, Executive Orders, and other applicable regulations and policies affecting ODNI and the IC and brief ODNI leaders on potential legal and policy issues, and develop solutions to address difficult legal problems having potential high-level or large-scale impact on the ODNI's or the IC missions or activities. Lead and oversee attorneys in the analysis of statutes, bills, reports and Congressional materials, as well as proposed Executive Branch orders, directives, regulations and policies, to determine their effect on the ODNI and the IC; provide expert advice and counsel to senior management on legislative proposals, Congressional testimony, and related documents. Oversee and direct attorneys in the preparation and presentation of briefings that advocate for ODNI and IC views on particular matters to Executive Branch entities, Congress, and private sector entities; cogently brief senior ODNI leaders on legal issues that relate to or effect ODNI and IC activities. Maintain productive working relationships with ODNI elements, IC colleagues, executive agencies, congressional personnel and members, congressional committees, and use these relationships to advocate ODNI and IC positions, support a continuing dialog, and provide insight into ongoing and planned ODNI and IC activities. Lead a team of professional staff and assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal development. How to Apply:  For additional information, including a description of benefit packages, or to apply, please visit the full ODNI vacancy announcement. 

Associated General Counsel

ORGANIZATION: Office of the Director of National

OPEN PERIOD:	12/04/14 - 12/04/15
POSITION INFORMATION:	Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS:	McLean, VA
WHO MAY APPLY:	US Citizens
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Top Secret/SCI with CI

JOB SUMMARY: This position advertises as a GS-13. ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to the individual. Lower graded employees may apply, but if selected would accept the position as a lateral reassignment at their current grade. The Office of General Counsel (OGC) of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) provides legal advice and counsel to the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and other ODNI officials on a wide range of legal issues to include intelligence and national security law, procurement and acquisition law, personnel law, government ethics, budget and fiscal law, general administrative law, legislative support, government information practices (Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act), and intellectual property law. DUTIES: Provide preliminary legal advice to Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) leadership on areas of law affecting ODNI’s duties and responsibilities under the National Security Act, Presidential directives, Executive Orders, and other related laws and policies. Provide recommendations to senior attorneys to support the development, review, and preparation of United States (US) Government-wide and IC-wide policies, procedures, guidelines, rules, and standards. Counsel clients, including ODNI leaders, on legal issues and provide effective guidance on possible courses of action; prepare documents on legal issues for a variety of internal and external recipients. Conduct research and analysis on complex or sensitive legal issues as well as on laws, regulations, and policies that have an impact on ODNI and IC interests and brief senior attorneys on issues and findings. Provide initial reviews of planned ODNI and IC activities for compliance with the US Constitution and laws of the US, Executive Orders, and other applicable regulations and policies affecting ODNI and the IC and brief senior attorneys on potential legal and policy issues, and recommend solutions to address legal problems having potential impact on the ODNI's or the IC missions or activities. Perform initial analyses of statutes, bills, reports and Congressional materials, as well as proposed Executive Branch orders, directives, regulations and policies, to determine their effect on the ODNI and the IC; provide advice and counsel to senior attorneys on legislative proposals, Congressional testimony, and related documents. Develop initial briefings for senior attorneys to support ODNI and IC views on particular matters to Executive Branch entities, Congress, and private sector entities; brief senior attorneys on legal issues that relate to or effect ODNI and IC activities. Maintain productive working relationships with peers in ODNI elements, the IC, executive agencies, congressional personnel, congressional committees, and use these relationships to discuss ODNI and IC positions, support a continuing dialog, and provide insight into ongoing and planned ODNI and IC activities. How to Apply:  For more information, including benefits packages, or to apply, please visit the full opening announcement.

Internship, Office of General Counsel, ODNI

The Intelligence Community is committed to growing the next generation of intelligence professionals by offering current students a variety of temporary employment and scholarship opportunities. The Office of General Counsel for the Office of the Director or National Intelligence has openings for its Summer 2015 class of interns.

Who may apply: Current Law Students

Annual Salary Range: Unpaid (closes December 23, 2014)

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants must apply to a specific vacancy announcement. All applications must be submitted electronically. ODNI makes employment decisions based on a fair and equitable competitive hiring process where applicants’ qualifications (education, professional experience, and skill set) are reviewed and evaluated.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

The current opening requires an active Top Secret/Sentitive Comparmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Due to the volume of applications received, applicants will only be contacted if they have been selected for an interview.To verify receipt of your application package ONLY, you may call 703-275-3663. AGENCY CONTACT INFO: ODNI Recruitment Phone: 703-275-3663 Email:RECRUITMENT@DNI.GOV

Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellow

ORGANIZATION: Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship 
DEADLINE: January 5, 2015
STARTING DATE: Between July 15 and October 1, 2015
DURATION: Six to nine months
LOCATION: Washington, DC 
 
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship provides full-time six to nine month fellowships for recent college and graduate school graduates to work on international peace and security issues with one of more than two dozen participating public-interest organizations in Washington, DC. Scoville Fellows have the opportunity to work with senior-level staff and to conduct research, write articles and reports, organize talks and conferences sponsored by their host organization, and do public education and advocacy on a range of issues including arms control and nonproliferation, conventional arms trade, environmental and energy security, defense budget, and peacekeeping. They may also attend coalition meetings, Congressional hearings, and policy briefings, as well as meetings with policy experts arranged by the program. Scoville Fellows are paid at an annual rate of $33,600 ($2,800 per month), and receive health insurance and travel costs to DC to begin the fellowship. The next application deadline is January 5, 2015 for the fall 2015 fellowship. For complete information see www.scoville.org.
 
Candidates must have an excellent academic record and a strong interest in issues of peace and security. Graduate study, a college major, course work, or substantial independent reading that reflects the substantive focus of the fellowship is also a plus. Prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy is highly desirable. It is preferred, but not required, that such activities be focused on peace and security issues. Candidates are required to have completed a baccalaureate degree by the time the fellowship commences. The program is open to all U.S. citizens and to non-U.S. citizens living in the U.S. eligible for employment. Non-U.S. citizens living outside the United States are not eligible to apply. Preference will be given to individuals who have not had substantial prior public-interest or government experience in the Washington, DC area.

Deputy Chief, Counterespionage Section

ORGANIZATION: Department of Justice

SALARY RANGE:	$124,995 - $157,100
DEADLINE:	Dec. 8, 2014
POSITION INFORMATION:	Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS:	Washington, DC
WHO MAY APPLY:	US Citizens
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Top Secret/SCI with CI

JOB SUMMARY:

The Counterespionage Section (CES) investigates, prosecutes, and supervises the investigation and prosecution of cases affecting the national security and foreign relations of the United States, including espionage cases, cases involving the illegal export of military and strategic commodities and cases involving certain cyber-related activity. The Section has exclusive responsibility for coordinating and authorizing the prosecution of cases under criminal statutes relating to espionage, sabotage, neutrality, and atomic energy. It provides legal advice to U.S. Attorneys' Offices and investigative agencies on all matters within its area of responsibility, which includes 90 federal statutes affecting the national security. The Section also coordinates criminal cases involving the application of the Classified Information Procedures Act and administers and enforces the Foreign Agents Registration Act and related disclosure statutes.

Job Description:

National Security Division of the Department of Justice seeks a Deputy Chief for its Counterespionage Section, focused on investigations and related matters involving cyber threats to the national security, including economic espionage and illegal export of military and strategic commodities conducted via computer hacking, as well as related matters. Under the direction of the Chief, the Deputy Chief (Cyber) will be responsible for providing legal advice to federal prosecutors concerning the disruption of cyber threats to the national security. In these areas, the Deputy Chief will develop, implement, and coordinate sensitive Department initiatives. The Deputy Chief will: · work with federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to develop effective strategies in national security investigations and prosecutions, and maximize the use of the full range of federal statutes; · plan, supervise, administer, and review the work of staff attorneys and supporting personnel as required to fulfill the section's responsibilities; · provide strong support for the U.S. Attorneys, including assistance in the design of strategic investigative and prosecutive models, dissemination of successful enforcement strategies, and sharing of intelligence and tactics; · coordinate the formation of response teams of experienced prosecutors to assist in the investigation and prosecution of cases; · coordinate cases and provide legal advice, guidance, and litigative support to U.S. Attorneys' Offices involved in national security prosecutions; · provide advice and assistance to the Chief and other senior officials in the Division and in the Department; · serve as a liaison between NSD and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, other members of the USIC, Department of the Treasury, the Department of State, and various international officials on cyber and other national security-related issues; · prepare testimony for Congressional Committees and subcommittees, briefing materials for Department officials, legal monographs for national security prosecutors, and comments on proposed legislation. The Deputy Chief will establish program emphasis, develop operating policies and guidelines, communicate policies and priorities, and determine and implement internal organization practices, training, and improvements.

Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least five years of post-JD professional experience. Applicants must have superior academic credentials, possess excellent analytical and writing skills, and have the dedication and capacity to work independently in a very demanding environment. Past experience in the national security or intelligence field is not required, but is preferred. Prior federal litigation experience also strongly preferred. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Salary:

GS-15: $124,995- $157,100 (per annum)

Travel:

Periodic travel will be required.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit a cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience, a copy of your resume with a writing sample (we encourage you to submit a legal memorandum or brief), and a current performance appraisal, if applicable, to: U.S. Department of Justice National Security Division 600 E Street, NW 10th Floor, Room 10340 Washington, D.C. 20530 Attn: Bronnetta Rawles or CESDEPUTYCHIEFHIRE@USDOJ.GOV No telephone calls, please

Application Deadline:

Monday, December 8, 2014