LEGAL SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE (ODNI) OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL (OGC) Seeks up to 2 highly qualified 1Ls, 2Ls, or LLM student for 2015 UNPAID summer internship program. Interns will take on a variety of duties, which include: Assisting attorneys in providing oral and written advice to senior officials and counselors in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). Preparing memorandums on policy and legal issues facing the Intelligence Community (IC). Making presentations to OGC and ODNI leadership on legal topics. Working with other agencies on national security litigation, policy, and related topics. Supporting ODNI components to ensure compliance with relevant statutes and regulations. Revising and vetting regulations and internal policy directives. Assisting the OGC in the administration of the agency and the wider IC. The position will expose interns to numerous areas of law and related policies, including: national security law, intelligence law, procurement and acquisition law, personnel law, government ethics, budget and fiscal law, administrative law, legislative support, government informational practices under the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act, and intellectual property law. The OGC works to provide accurate and timely legal guidance and counsel to the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), to safeguard the legal rights of American citizens, and to ensure that all employees and contractors assigned to the ODNI comply with U.S. law and any applicable regulations and directives.  OGC’s mission also includes supporting the DNI in carrying out the statutory responsibility of that office to ensure that IC elements that are part of the National Intelligence Program comply with the Constitution and laws of the United States. To this end, OGC works closely with legal officers across the IC to coordinate the development of legal mechanisms to facilitate the implementation of the DNI’s policies within the larger constitutional, statutory, and regulatory framework that bounds IC activities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: To be eligible for a summer internship at the ODNI OGC, applicants must be U.S. Citizens who—at the time of the application—hold a TS/SCI clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) that was completed within the past five years and have passed at least a counterintelligence polygraph. Additionally, applicants must: Be currently enrolled at least half-time in an academic institution as a J.D. or L.L.M. level student. Possess, at the time of application, a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. Have approval from the academic institution to participate in the student internship program. Have requested and be eligible to receive academic credit from the academic institution for his or her student internship work experience. Agree to the necessary safeguarding and nondisclosure of sensitive information. Agree to follow ODNI procedures for entry and out-processing. Possess an interest in a public service career in public policy and administrative law. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: You will be evaluated based upon the narrative responses you provide to each required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s). When describing your knowledge, skills and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possess, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc. Your responses should describe the experience; education; and accomplishments which have provided you with the skills and knowledge required for this position. OTHER INFORMATION: You must submit all required information by the closing date listed. An incomplete application package will be ineligible for further consideration. The materials you send with your application will not be returned. Hardcopy applications will not be accepted.  HOW TO APPLY: ***HOW TO APPLY*** (PERMANENT APPLICANTS) Permanent: A permanent staff position in the ODNI. There are no restrictions on who can apply for a permanent position. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. A complete application must include the following: a. COVER LETTER – a separate document that acts as a supplemental to your resume; explaining the contents of your application package and allowing for an opportunity to further elaborate upon your submission. b. RESUME - All applicants must submit a resume. Format is at the discretion of the applicant but must include: full name; address; telephone number; and email address. c. Unofficial Law School Transcript. d. Reference the vacancy number you are applying to in the subject line and on each document submitted. e. Applications should be sent to either DNI-MSD-HR-RR-Team B (classified system) or [email protected]. All attachments should be in Word or PDF format. Your application MUST be received by the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the close date will NOT be eligible for consideration. Applications should NOT contain classified information above the TS//SI/TK//NOFORN level. To verify receipt of your application package ONLY; you may call (703) 275-3811. WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Due to the large number of applications received; applicants will ONLY be contacted if they have been selected for an interview. AGENCY CONTACT INFO: ODNI Recruitment Phone: (703)275-3811 Email: [email protected]
Posted on: Sat, 29 Nov 2014 05:22:15 +0000
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