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Administrative Law Attorney

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Department of Defense

Recent

Salary

$120,579 - $185,234

per year

Type

Closes

January 31, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a lawyer who gives legal advice and support to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to make sure everything they do follows the law, covering areas like employment, ethics, and privacy.

The role involves researching laws, analyzing problems, and working with teams across government to solve legal issues.

It's a great fit for experienced attorneys with a background in government or military law who enjoy collaborative problem-solving in a high-stakes intelligence environment.

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school
  • Active membership in good standing of a U.S. state, territory, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico bar
  • Experience providing legal advice on administrative and civil law matters, including employment law, fiscal law, ethics, financial disclosure, environmental law, real property claims, tort claims, safety and health, FOIA, and Privacy Act
  • Superior legal research and analytical skills, with ability to evaluate facts, apply laws and regulations, and execute legal strategies
  • Experience collaborating with clients and colleagues to resolve legal matters proactively
  • Experience providing legal advice to U.S. Military, Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or other U.S. Government agencies, preferably with TS/SCI level work
  • Ability to deliver timely, accurate, and practical written and oral legal advice to support organizational missions

Full Job Description

Attorneys provide legal advice and representation to ensure that NGA accomplishes its mission in compliance with applicable laws.

They ascertain facts, analyze issues, apply legal authorities, render opinions, and advocate Agency positions.

Attorneys work cooperatively with others within the office, the Agency, the Intelligence Community, the DoD, and the U.S. Government.

Attorneys perform legal r MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required).

Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: 1.

Experience providing legal advice and counsel on all types of administrative and civil law matters including employment law, fiscal law, ethics, financial disclosure, environmental law, real property claims, tort claims, safety and health, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and Privacy Act matters.

2.

Superior legal research and analytical skills developed in either private practice or government service; and a demonstrated ability to evaluate pertinent facts; research, analyze and apply laws, rules and regulations; and execute legal strategies.

3. Experience collaborating with clients and colleagues to enable effective and proactive resolution of legal matters. 4. Experience providing legal advice and counsel in support of the U.S.

Military, Intelligence Community, Department of War, or other U.S. Government agencies. Prior experience in the Intelligence Community to include work on TS/SCI level assignments. 5.

Ability to provide timely, accurate, and practical written and oral legal advice to enable an organizational mission consistent with applicable laws. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A.

Education: Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Must be a member in good standing of a bar of a U.S.

state or territory, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1.

Superior legal research and analytical skills developed in either private practice or government service; and a demonstrated ability to evaluate pertinent facts; research, analyze and apply laws, rules and regulations; and execute legal strategies.

2. Advanced education and training in ethics, labor and employment law, civilian personnel law, or human resources law. 3. Experience providing legal advice and counsel in support of the U.S.

Military, Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or other U.S. Government agencies. Prior experience in the Intelligence Community to include work on TS/SCI level assignments. 4.

Applicant should have practiced law, post licensure, for a minimum of four (4) years. Major Duties:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Candidates will be assessed based upon the information relayed in their submitted (uploaded) resume, cover letter, and supporting documentation.

Please ensure all work experience details month and year of starting or concluding a position.

It is important applicants fully complete the following sections of the online application within the candidate portal (https://careers.nga.mil): Start, Prequalify, Personal Information, Preferences, and Education sections of the online application.

For the Work Experience and Accomplishments sections, applicants need only identify their most recent work experience and accomplishment because the assessment panel will primarily rely upon the information contained within the candidate's submitted resume and supporting documents.

Your application for this position may result in your consideration for other currently, or soon to be, open NGA OGC DLSA attorney positions.

Position may be eligible for PCS This position may be eligible for a RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE: selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment.

To receive the incentive, selected candidates must be eligible under 5 CFR Part 575, Subpart A, upon issuance of the Final Offer Letter.

Changes in federal employment status prior to issuance of the Final Offer Letter may affect eligibility.

To receive the incentive, selected candidates will be required to sign a service agreement to stay within the position at NGA for the agreed upon time.

If the service agreement is terminated before its completion, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government.

Additional information regarding recruitment incentives for current federal employees can be found in DoDI 1400.25, Volume 2006.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/8/2026

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