Attorney Advisor (FOIA/Privacy)

Commodity Futures Trading Commission • Washington, DC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services to the Commission, ensuring that all agency actions comply with the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and related regulations. OGC represents the Commission in federal courts and before administrative bodies in litigation involving enforcement appeals, challenges to Commission actions, derivatives industry bankruptcies, employment matters, and other administrative proceedings. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking a highly skilled Attorney Advisor to serve in the Secretariat and Information Management Branch of OGC.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Favorable Background/Security Investigation
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be subject to a two-year trial period.
• Must be an active member of the bar in good standing.
• Legal, Government, & Jurisprudence
• Ethics & Integrity
• Compliance & Enforcement
• Critical Thinking / Problem Solving
• J.D.; and Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or an equivalent law degree
• Active bar membership and in good standing
• At least 2 years of relevant legal experience obtained after graduation from law school (for CT-12)
• At least 3 years of relevant legal experience obtained after graduation from law school (for CT-13)
• Relevant legal experience is defined as experience as an attorney, law clerk, or other legal work that is obtained after graduating from law school.
• Legal and non- legal experience gained in the Federal government or private sector prior to completing a law degree cannot be used to satisfy the legal experience requirement.
• Work while in law school does not count.
• Successful completion of a full course of study (J.D.) in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.
• Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• If using foreign education, show that education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on all Privacy and FOIA matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, case law, and government wide privacy and disclosure requirements.
• Draft, review, and advise on privacy and FOIA related regulations, rulemakings, policies, legislative proposals, and agency initiatives, identifying legal impacts and recommending revisions.
• Develop and maintain required privacy documentation—including SORNs, PIAs, Privacy Act Statements, and agency privacy policies—and support redress, correction, and complaint management procedures.
• Monitor and analyze changes in privacy and FOIA laws, regulations, and case law, updating agency policies and advising leadership on compliance implications and risk mitigation strategies.
• Deliver training and agency wide awareness on Privacy and FOIA requirements, developing materials, briefings, and communication resources for employees and stakeholders.
• Assess privacy risks associated with new or evolving data collections, technologies, and business processes, ensuring legal authority, data minimization, and compatibility of PII uses.
• Handles FOIA and Privacy Act request processing, including analysis of records, release determinations, appeals, litigation support, and coordination with internal and external parties.
• Prepare required reports to Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Congress, and oversight bodies (e.g., SAOP FISMA Report), and maintain awareness of current disclosure developments affecting FOIA and Privacy Act compliance.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree