Attorney; Legal Honors Program

ATTORNEY (LEGAL HONORS PROGRAM)

Department of Defense

Defense Intelligence Agency

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Summary

We are committed to:

* Teamwork:
Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment.

* Integrity:
Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities.

* Excellence:
Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise.

* Service:
Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself.

Summary

We are committed to:

* Teamwork:
Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment.

* Integrity:
Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities.

* Excellence:
Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise.

* Service:
Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

03/03/2026 to 03/24/2026

Salary $85,447 to - $133,142 per year Pay scale & grade GG 11 - 12

Location

Washington, DC

1 vacancy

Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time - Full Time Service Excepted

Promotion potential

12

Job family (Series)

* 0905 Attorney

Supervisory status No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Drug test Yes

Announcement number OGC-126648-01-CS Control number

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

National Guard and reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

See "WHO CAN APPLY" for more information on who is eligible to apply

Duties

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DIA employs a variety of professionals who serve throughout the workforce to ensure successful operations. To view this position's duties, click Vacancies to be directed to DIA's online application system. Please make note of the position title and 6-digit Job Opening r to which you are interested. You can scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the announcement or click on the "Advanced Search" link and enter in the 6-digit Job Opening r in the "Job Opening " field.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* - U.S. Citizenship - Drug Test - Security Investigation

All applicants must be U.S. citizens and are subject to a thorough background inquiry.

Qualifications

ASSESSMENT FACTORS

1. Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills to compose and deliver responses to complex questions in a clear, concise, and organized manner.

2. Makes informed decisions about work priorities to ensure accurate completion of assignments and projects, and makes adjustments as required.

3. Crafts effective recommendations for highly complex or sensitive situations that incorporate strategic direction by identifying the impact of the course of action.

4. Advocates positions using persuasive legal authorities and relevant facts.

5. Produces concise reports and executive summaries on routine to complex issues based on relevant data to document legal analysis and conclusions.

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS

1. Demonstrated commitment to public service and interest in federal agency work.

2. Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced environment.

3. Demonstrated initiative and leadership in academic, volunteer, or professional settings.

Additional information

DIA positions are Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) positions in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. All applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application. Applicants must meet the agency's conditions of employment, to include, but not limited to, satisfactory completion of an initial special background investigation and periodic reinvestigation, completion of any required medical examination and physical requirements, completion of any required personal interviews, favorable completion of any required initial or aperiodic polygraph examinations, completion of any required drug test, satisfactory completion of a two-year Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System trial period, and completion of a civilian mobility agreement.

All employees are required to sign an agreement not to disclose, in any fashion, classified information to unauthorized persons. All civilian employees are required to participate in the DoD Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer of Pay (DD/EFT) Program. DIA employees and applicants for employment are protected by federal laws, from discrimination. Employees and applicants are also protected against retaliation. Consistent with federal laws, acts of retaliation against an employee who…