$169,279 – $197,200
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
A supervisory legal role overseeing a team handling transportation department matters including federal funding, procurement law, and fiscal policy. The position suits experienced attorneys who thrive managing complex legal teams and want to shape policy in a major federal agency.
Our summary, not Office of the Secretary of Transportation’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Active member in good standing of a U.S. state or territorial bar
- Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- At least one year of experience equivalent to GS-14 level
- U.S. citizen or national
Nice to have
- Experience with federal financial assistance matters
- Experience with innovative financing and public-private partnerships
- Knowledge of appropriations law