# Supervisory Attorney Advisor (EXCEPTED SERVICE)

Hiring organization: [Office of the Secretary of Transportation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/office-of-the-secretary-of-transportation)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/274dd4d2-13e6-44a7-81ab-2ef3b846a211

Listed on Office of the Secretary of Transportation's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 169279 – 197200 USD per year

## Summary

The Chief Counsel position at the United States Merchant Marine Academy provides comprehensive legal guidance on federal matters including contracts, labor relations, ethics, and information law to senior leadership and the academy's operations. This senior role requires extensive federal law expertise and the ability to manage high-stakes legal issues, legislative coordination, and litigation support.

_Our summary, not Office of the Secretary of Transportation's wording._

## Skills named

Administrative Law

## Required

- Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar membership in good standing in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.
- At least 4 years of professional attorney experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Expertise in federal administrative and aviation law
- Experience advising senior leadership on policy and operations
- Experience managing congressional inquiries and investigations
- Experience with EEOC and MSPB proceedings
- Litigation support experience with Department of Justice attorneys
- Strong written and oral communication skills

## Nice to have

- Experience as Designated Agency Ethics Official
- Experience with interagency coordination
- Experience with legislative and regulatory proposal review

Apply on Office of the Secretary of Transportation's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891054700