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Supervisory Attorney (External Auditing Branch)
Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Department of Justice
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$169,279 - $197,200
per year
Type
Full Time
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February 13, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team of attorneys and analysts in the Bureau of Prisons to handle interactions with external auditors like the Government Accountability Office and the Office of the Inspector General, while ensuring the agency complies with laws and prepares key reports for top officials.
The role focuses on supervising audits, providing legal advice on compliance, and training staff on these processes.
It's a good fit for experienced lawyers with a background in government oversight or administrative law who enjoy strategic planning and leadership in a federal corrections environment.
Key Requirements
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction
- At least four years of post-J.D. legal or relevant professional experience
- Experience supervising attorneys, management analysts, or section chiefs
- Knowledge of compliance with statutes like 31 U.S.C. Chapter 7 and the Inspector General Act
- Ability to prepare reports, responses to audits, and provide training to staff
- Familiarity with external auditing processes involving GAO and OIG
Full Job Description
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least four (4) years of post-J.D.
(or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in external auditing matters is preferred, but not required. Major Duties:
The External Auditing Branch (EAB) serves as a liaison for contacts with external auditing agencies such as the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
EAB is also responsible for the monitoring of the BOP Strategic Plan, providing support for Executive Leadership meetings, and monitoring Institution Character Profiles (ICPs) and pilot initiatives.
EAB is also responsible for preparing the Integrity Act Report for the Director, which is forwarded to the Attorney General for inclusion in the Annual Accountability Report for the Department of Justice.
The selected individual will supervise Management Analysts, attorneys, and/or a section chief(s) and will be responsible for overseeing the external auditing engagements with entities, including but not limited to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
The selected individual will be required to prepare responses to reports, inspections, and recommendations for Executive Leadership review.
The selected individual is also responsible for the monitoring of the BOP Strategic Framework as well as the assistance the agency provides the Department of Justice for its Strategic Plan.
The selected individual is also responsible preparing the Integrity Act Report for the Director, which is forwarded to the Attorney General for inclusion in the Annual Accountability Report for the Department of Justice.
The selected individual assists in the analysis of legal standards in implementing tracking and compliance standards stemming from audits by external entities.
The selected individual serves as the legislative, administrative, and operational expert on statutory and regulatory requirements, obligations, decisions, policies, practices, precedents, and procedures, specifically, but not limited to, documents to be provided to external auditing, congressional, and internal entities.
The selected individual reviews and evaluates the implementation of procedures in compliance with 31 U.S.C.
Chapter 7 and other GAO and/or congressional oversight authorities, the Inspector General Act (i.e. 5 U.S.C. APP.
3) and other authorities as they relate to interactions with the DOJ OIG, and other legal authorities pertaining to external and internal assessment of the Bureau.
The selected individual will provide guidance and assistance to Bureau employees, including Executive Leadership, during external auditing engagements.
The selected individual will also provide training to Bureau staff nationwide on external auditing engagements.
The selected individual will work closely with the Senior Deputy Assistant Director and Assistant Director of the Program Review Division and provide briefings and recommendations on how to improve related administrative practices and procedures.
The practice areas related to this position are: Compliance, Government Contracts, and Administrative Law.
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