Chief, Information Law Unit

Office of Special Counsel · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $169279 – $197200/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Office of Special Counsel
Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $169279 – $197200/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Excepted
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-08-25
Application Deadline: 2026-09-15

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Job Summary

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is looking for a dynamic attorney to develop a new unit within OSC, the Information Law Unit (ILU). The ILU Chief is a supervisory position responsible for running several OSC programs including FOIA responses, Privacy Act, and records. The ILU Chief will supervise attorney and non-attorney positions and will report directly to the General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

Why Join OSC? OSC is a mission-driven agency with incredibly dedicated employees. Unit Overview The Information Law Unit (ILU) is a new unit that is responsible for running OSC's information-law programs and providing agency-wide expertise and training on information law topics, including FOIA responses and records retention. The ILU is part of OSC's Office of General Counsel.

Duties As the Chief of the Information Law Unit (ILU) you will lead a team that is responsible for: OSC's FOIA response program; Privacy Act compliance; Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) matters; Records management (including NARA-related requirements); Touhy responses; OSC's Annual Survey of Filers; and Other similar information-law functions As ILU Chief you will need to use technology to efficiently run/supervise the programs you are responsible for, including the software platform OSC uses for its FOIA response program, NARA's Electronic Records Archives system, and OSC's electronic case management system.

As ILU Chief you will interact with OSC employees at all levels and across all program and support units, including Information Technology. You will interact on OSC's behalf with your counterparts at other agencies and with the National Archives and Records Agency. Ideal Candidate OSC seeks an attorney experienced in information and records law, who has established or managed programs, and who is skilled at leading others.

Contact

employment@osc.gov · 202-804-7544

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of Special Counsel, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.