Attorney-Advisor (General)

Small Business Administration · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $102415 – $187093/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Small Business Administration
Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $102415 – $187093/yr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Top Secret
Date Posted: 2026-08-28
Application Deadline: 2026-09-14

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Job Summary

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), is seeking a highly qualified Attorney-Advisor to provide expert legal counsel on complex and sensitive matters. The incumbent will report to a Supervisory Attorney- Advisor and support OIG programs by delivering timely advice, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and advancing the OIG's mission to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.

Key Responsibilities

As an Attorney-Advisor, you will be responsible for: Providing authoritative guidance legal advice and services relating to audits, evaluations, investigations, and other products from SBA-OIG components.

Providing expert legal advice and guidance on complex cases or legal issues in one or more fields, including civil, criminal, and administrative law and procedure; ethics law; appropriations law; procurement law; legislative affairs; information disclosure law (FOIA/Privacy Act); and employment and labor law.

Serving as a principal legal advisor on a full range of SBA-OIG programs, operations, policies, and legal interpretations, ensuring legal sufficiency and consistency with applicable laws, regulations, and OIG objectives. Providing legal advice to executive and senior leadership and representing or supporting the OIG in presenting legal positions before administrative or judicial bodies, congressional staff, or other external entities, as appropriate.

Resolving complex factual and legal issues by conducting comprehensive legal analysis, developing innovative legal strategies, preparing authoritative legal opinions and recommendations, and advising leadership on matters with significant organizational or government-wide impact. The incumbent is expected to work independently in formulating legal advice and work products.

Requirements & Education

You must meet the minimum basic educational requirements for Attorney Advisor positions. Education requirements include: a professional law degree J.D., LL.B., and/or LL.M.

Contact

OIGJobs@sba.gov · 000-000-0000

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Small Business Administration, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.