IT Specialist (eDiscovery & Litigation Support), CG-2210-13 Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. 2026-LEGAL-B0149 Department Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Salary $133,964.00 to $221,652.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/18/2026 Close Date 5/22/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This position is located in the eDiscovery group in the Legal Division at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and is responsible for serving as a technical and operational advisor within the eDiscovery Group as well as a consultant on electronic discovery ("eDiscovery") and litigation support issues related to litigation, investigations, trials, regulatory enforcement proceedings, FOIA requests, subpoenas, and other informational requests seeking disclosure of agency information.

This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Land and base management

Current or former employees of a base management agency.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to applicants with status (i.e., current permanent Federal employees in the competitive service and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility); those eligible for appointment under special hiring authorities; and veterans eligible for VEOA appointment.

Duties

  • Serves as a technical advisor to the Supervisory Counsel, eDiscovery Group, Headquarters Legal Division, on the most efficient use of technology relating to eDiscovery.
  • Provides technical guidance in a variety of specialized areas related to the storage, recovery, collection, preservation, processing, review, analysis and production of electronically stored information.
  • Analyzes and makes recommendations regarding plans for the development, issuance, and implementation of policies that direct the course of eDiscovery support across organizational lines.
  • Collaborate with other stakeholders in reviewing policies and in developing and implementing strategies involving the application of litigation support and eDiscovery technologies.
  • Provide guidance and collaborates with outside litigation support consultants retained to provide technical services to FDIC attorneys during investigations, discovery, trial and regulatory enforcement proceedings.. 
  • Participate in various aspects of contracting, including the development of selection factors for litigation support contracts, task order development, and performance-based contracting.
  • Provides agency personnel with guidance on the procedures under which the FDIC preserves, collects, reviews, and produces electronically stored information.                                                                                                            

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.  

Employment Conditions.

Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.

Qualifications

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here.

Specialized Experience: To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 12 level or above level in the Federal service providing guidance on eDiscovery systems software; developing eDiscovery programs and system specifications; and executing in technologies used to facilitate delivery of eDiscovery services and technology.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience, your resume must also demonstrate the following IT-related competencies:

• Attention to Detail - Understands the importance of thoroughness and accuracy in work; ensures work products are complete, error-free, and precise; uses quality assurance techniques to identify mistakes, inconsistencies, or incomplete information.

• Interpersonal Relationships - Understands and applies techniques for developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with others; treats others with courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, politeness, and respect; collaborates across boundaries to achieve common goals/build networks; relates to others with varied backgrounds in different situations.

• Oral/Non-Written Communication- Understands and applies techniques to express information to individuals or groups effectively; tailors message to audience; attends to nonverbal cues and listens effectively; clarifies information as needed; makes clear and organized presentations.

• Critical Thinking - Understands and applies techniques to assimilate and evaluate information; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; analyzes solutions against relevant criteria and standards; identifies assumptions, implications, and consequences; chooses or recommends solutions or courses of action.

Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 85 or higher in the online assessment to be determined “well qualified” for this position. For more information, click here.

For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:

  • Organization/Agency's Name
  • Title
  • Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
  • Start and end dates (including the month and year)
  • Number of hours you worked per week
  • Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications. 

Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement. 

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

Due to the high volume of qualified applicants expected to apply, this announcement will close on the day the 100th application is received, or on the closing date of this announcement, whichever comes first.

To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment,  click here.

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 

  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.

To find out more, click here.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications/eligibility requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications/eligibility, your experience, education, and training will be rated using accomplishment statements based on the competencies needed to perform the duties of the position.

Occupational Experts (OEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. OEs will review ONLY the first two (2) pages of your resume and written responses to the accomplishment statements. OEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume). The assessment includes a cut-off score based on the minimum level of required proficiency for the identified competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut-off score to receive consideration.  You will not receive consideration for the position if you score below the cut-off score or fail to complete the assessments.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed using the following competencies:

Critical Thinking                    
Interpersonal Relationships                    
Advising                    
Litigation Support                       
Information Technology Service Management                    
eDiscovery                    
Attention to Detail


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Required Documents

Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).

VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT (VEOA) ELIGIBLES AND SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR VETERANS:  If you are applying for consideration under VEOA and special hiring authorities for veterans, click here.  You must submit documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ eligibility.
SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:  If you are applying for consideration under special appointing authorities for people with disabilities, you will be required to provide proof of disability documentation to specify that you are a person who (1) has a severe physical disability; (2) an intellectual disability; or (3) a psychiatric disability.  The documentation does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation, however; the letter MUST clearly state that you are eligible for appointment under this authority and that your eligibility is based on a severe physical disability; an intellectual disability; or a psychiatric disability. THE DOCUMENTATION MUST HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM: (a). Licensed medical professionals; or (b). State or private vocational rehabilitation specialists; or (c). Any Government agency (e.g., VA, etc.) that issues or provides disability benefits.  THE DOCUMENTATION MUST INCLUDE: a statement that you are eligible based on one of the following: severe physical disability, an intellectual disability, or a psychiatric disability. To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters, click here, and for more information on this special appointing authority, click here. Please note that employees hired under this Schedule A hiring authority will be required to complete a Standard Form 256 to identify their disability status.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP):  If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information, click here.
CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLES WITH COMPETITIVE STATUS:  A copy of your most recent SF Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action that shows: (1) permanent or career-conditional tenure (codes 1 or 2, in block 24), and (2) position occupied in the competitive service (code 1, in block 34).  If reinstatement eligible, include your Career/Career conditional SF-50.  To be considered as a non-competitive eligible candidate, the SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.
NONCOMPETITIVE CONVERSION ELIGIBLES UNDER A PATHWAYS PROGRAM:  If you are applying under this noncompetitive conversion authority, you must provide proof of program completion.  A letter from your current agency certifying completion is acceptable documentation.
FDIC EMPLOYEES: If you want to be considered non-competitively include a copy of your SF-50.  The SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online.

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package.

Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.

To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional Application Information” to continue.

You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.

Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.

Agency contact information

Elaine Livingstone
Phone
781-794-5776
TDD
1-800-925-4618
Email
elivingstone@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
Braintree, Massachusetts 02739
United States

Next steps

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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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Agency contact information

Elaine Livingstone
Phone
781-794-5776
TDD
1-800-925-4618
Email
elivingstone@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
Braintree, Massachusetts 02739
United States