Staff Director (Supervisory Regulatory Counsel)

This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 2, Band E.

**Qualifications:**
In order to qualify for the Staff Director (Supervisory Regulatory Counsel) position which falls under the 0301 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 03/06/2026: Minimal Qualifications Requirements for the Regulatory Counsel, AD-0301-00 Education: A law degree, specifically a LL.M. or J.D. The degree must be from an accredited program or institution. OR Comparable regulatory experience focused on interpreting laws, rules, regulations, or policies; or develop or analyze regulations and policies for regulated products. In addition, to qualify for the Band E level, applicants must meet the qualification requirements below. Law degree, specifically a LL.M. or J.D. degree and also have 3 years of relevant experience in handling regulatory issues, relevant experience could include, but is not limited to experience in a law firm, FDA-regulated industry, or government or non-governmental setting, such as by writing or commenting on regulations; preparing or responding to petitions; drafting or commenting on legislation; or providing advice on the interpretations of laws, regulations, and policies. OR 9 years of relevant experience in handling regulatory issues, relevant experience could include, but is not limited to experience in a law firm, FDA-regulated industry, or government or non-governmental setting, such as by writing or commenting on regulations; preparing or responding to petitions; drafting or commenting on legislation; or providing advice on the interpretations of laws, regulations, and policies. NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.