Supervisory Attorney (External Auditing Branch)

The External Auditing Branch (EAB) serves as a liaison for contacts with external auditing agencies such as the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). EAB is also responsible for the monitoring of the BOP Strategic Plan, providing support for Executive Leadership meetings, and monitoring Institution Character Profiles (ICPs) and pilot initiatives. EAB is also responsible for preparing the Integrity Act Report for the Director, which is forwarded to the Attorney General for inclusion in the Annual Accountability Report for the Department of Justice.

The selected individual will supervise Management Analysts, attorneys, and/or a section chief(s) and will be responsible for overseeing the external auditing engagements with entities, including but not limited to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The selected individual will be required to prepare responses to reports, inspections, and recommendations for Executive Leadership review. The selected individual is also responsible for the monitoring of the BOP Strategic Framework as well as the assistance the agency provides the Department of Justice for its Strategic Plan. The selected individual is also responsible preparing the Integrity Act Report for the Director, which is forwarded to the Attorney General for inclusion in the Annual Accountability Report for the Department of Justice.

The selected individual assists in the analysis of legal standards in implementing tracking and compliance standards stemming from audits by external entities. The selected individual serves as the legislative, administrative, and operational expert on statutory and regulatory requirements, obligations, decisions, policies, practices, precedents, and procedures, specifically, but not limited to, documents to be provided to external auditing, congressional, and internal entities. The selected individual reviews and evaluates the implementation of procedures in compliance with 31 U.S.C. Chapter 7 and other GAO and/or congressional oversight authorities, the Inspector General Act (i.e. 5 U.S.C. APP. 3) and other authorities as they relate to interactions with the DOJ OIG, and other legal authorities pertaining to external and internal assessment of the Bureau.

The selected individual will provide guidance and assistance to Bureau employees, including Executive Leadership, during external auditing engagements. The selected individual will also provide training to Bureau staff nationwide on external auditing engagements. The selected individual will work closely with the Senior Deputy Assistant Director and Assistant Director of the Program Review Division and provide briefings and recommendations on how to improve related administrative practices and procedures.

Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least four (4) years of post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience.

Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in external auditing matters is preferred, but not required.

Additionally, this is a non-law enforcement position. Attorneys who do not have 20 years of primary/secondary law enforcement officer (LEO) service may lose their LEO retirement benefit.

Applicants must submit a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, a resume (not to exceed two pages), writing sample, and legal references by September 26, 2025.

Please submit your completed application package to Corinne M. Nastro, Senior Deputy Assistant Director, Program Review Division using the following email address: cnastro@bop.gov. Please include in the subject line "Supervisory Attorney." This position is open until filled, but no later than September 26, 2025.

The appropriate salary range, including locality pay adjustment is GS-15.