Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance.
- Selectee may be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
- Selectee may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.
The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.
Qualifications
GS-14: Applicants applying for the Gs-14 must have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience.
GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience.
The ideal candidate will possess three years of substantive experience in procurement/government contracts law.
Education
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
- Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; and
- Proof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association
Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting both proof of JD degree and proof of good standing with a bar within a US jurisdiction. Please see the "Required Documents" under How to Apply for additional information.
Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in addition to a J.D.) and be an active member of the bar (any US jurisdiction).
Additional information
Relocation Expenses:
- Selected internal FBI candidates will be offered a 20% cost transfer (relocation incentive) , if eligible. To receive the incentive, internal FBI candidates will have to sign a 1-year service agreement and provide a proof of residency verifying they relocated to their new geographic area. To be eligible for a cost transfer, the candidate must move 50 miles or more to the location. Proof of change in residency will be required.
- External: Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location will be required to complete a 1-year commitment to the assignment prior to moving to a new position at the FBI. The FBI may authorize a recruitment incentive of up to 25% for current federal employees.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants are rated on the following competencies:
- Analytic Thinking
- Communication
- Governance and Legal Jurisprudence
- Leadership
- Oral/Written Communication
- Research
Required Documents
1. Your resume and cover letter. Resume not to exceed two pages.
2. A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages.
3. Proof of current and active bar association membership.
4. Copy of Law School Transcripts.
5. Current SF-50 (if external government employee).
6. As applicable, supporting documentation for veterans' preference eligibility (see below).
Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar association Membership.
Step 1: Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email.
Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate. (Example: OGC_MH_FCLU_2026_ External/Internal).
Step 3: Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov