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Supervisory Attorney Advisor (EXCEPTED SERVICE)
Office of the Secretary of TransportationWashington, DC · Senior
$169,279 – $197,200
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
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