LEAD LEGAL ADMINSTRATIVE SPECIALIST
Risk Management AgencySalt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · Lead / Staff / Principal
$107,446 – $139,684
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 lead role overseeing a team of legal administrative specialists within USDA's Risk Management Agency, focusing on appeals review, sanctions analysis, and compliance matters. This position suits experienced federal legal professionals ready to mentor others and handle complex administrative law cases.
Our summary, not Risk Management Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent
- Expert knowledge of appeals and sanctions actions
- Legal analysis of compliance records and evidence
- Experience reviewing legislation and risk management programs
- Time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at next lower grade level