Attorney Adviser (Detail Opportunity) Full Time

Summary This position is located in the Regulatory Affairs Division (RAD), Program Law and Policy Department (PLPD), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). RAD’s mission is to provide legal advice on matters involving PBGC regulations, other guidance, and compliance assistance programs; develop and draft regulatory and other guidance; and obtain required approvals for guidance and reporting and disclosure requirements. Responsibilities The Attorney-Adviser serves at the senior expert level within the Regulatory Affairs Divsion and provides authoritative legal analysis, advice, and interpretation on ERISA, PBGC regulations, and other applicable federal statutes and requirements. The position advises PBGC officials on complex regulatory, policy, operational, and compliance matters affecting PBGC’s mission. Major duties include drafting and reviewing complex regulatory and legal documents, including proposed and final rules, policy statements, notices, technical updates, information collections, and regulatory agenda materials. The incumbent responds to public comments and internal or external inquiries on PBGC regulatory matters; reviews complex regulatory proposals from other agencies, Congress, and stakeholders; and ensures compliance with federal rulemaking requirements, including the Administrative Procedure Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, Regulatory Flexibility Act, applicable Executive Orders (including Executive Order 14192), and Federal Register drafting requirements. The position also supports regulatory clearance processes with PBGC, ERISA agencies, and the Office of Management and Budget; assists with the ROCIS: RISC/OIRA Combined Information System, and the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) filings and submissions; and contributes to Federal Register updates, disaster relief announcements, and regulatory reports to Congress, GAO, and SBA. Key Responsibilties: 1) Provide authoritative analysis and interpretation of ERISA, PBGC regulations, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and legal requirements. 2) Advise PBGC officials and departments on complex regulatory, policy, operational, and compliance assistance matters. 3) Draft complex regulatory and legal documents, including proposed and final rules, policy statements, notices, technical updates, information collections, and regulatory agenda materials. 4) Review and respond to public comments, internal and external inquiries, and regulatory proposals from Executive Branch agencies, Congress, and other stakeholders. 5) Ensure compliance with federal rulemaking requirements, Federal Register drafting standards, and applicable clearance processes. 6) Support ROCIS and FDMS filings and submissions, Federal Register updates, disaster relief announcements, and regulatory reports. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications All qualification requirements must be met by closing date of this announcement. Education A J.D. degree from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). In addition to the education requirement, you must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a State, a Territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home WRITING SAMPLE MAY BE REQUESTED. Additional Information PBGC encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply. If you are requiring reasonable accommodations, please contact PBGC’s Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator, Denorse Prince, at (202) 229-4026 or prince.denorse@pbgc.gov. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination, you may contact the PBGC Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO): OEEO Main Office Phone: 202-229-4363 Email: EEO@PBGC.gov