Attorney Advisor

This position is located in the Office of General Counsel, National Endowment for the Arts (Arts Endowment). The incumbent serves as an Attorney Advisor and a principal subject-matter attorney for federal financial assistance and the legal development and implementation of the Arts Endowment programs. Who May Be Considered: U.S. Citizens View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.

In this position, you will serve as an Attorney Advisor. Typical work assignments include: Serving as a legal advisor to leadership on grants, cooperative agreements, and other federal financial assistance, including the design, development, implementation, administration and oversight of agency programs. Advising leadership and program officials on whether proposed activities comply with statutory authority and agency appropriations. Interpreting and applying federal frameworks, including the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act and the OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), appropriations provisions and other statutes, regulations, executive orders, government-wide requirements and agency policies governing agency financial assistance. Providing legal review of public-facing materials, including program solicitations, application guidelines, eligibility requirements, and award terms and conditions. Counseling program grants-management, budget, civil rights and other agency personnel-on applicant eligibility, cost allowability, and compliant merit-review panel procedures. Advising on complex or sensitive award administration issues, such as changes in project scope, budget revisions, subawards, recipient noncompliance, suspension, termination, and intellectual property provisions.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Selective Service registration required. All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/ Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Other recruitment incentives may be authorized. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers to the essay questions will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.