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JOB DESCRIPTION – COUNSEL

Counsel and Democratic Professional Staff Member for the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

• Opening for motivated and energetic lawyer to join small counsel team to support the Vice Chairman and Democratic Committee members in overseeing the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Required experience with and knowledge of the legislative process and, in particular, Senate procedure and national security law.
• Desired experience with and knowledge of privacy and civil liberties issues, surveillance law, and the intersection of Title 10 and Title 50 authorities.
• Responsibilities include analyzing a broad range of legal matters that affect the IC (e.g., regarding counterintelligence, appropriations law, covert action) and the annual Intelligence Authorization Act.
• Applicants must have a record of leadership and initiative.
• The position requires strategic thinking, the ability to work both independently and have a demonstrated ability to work in a bipartisan manner, and outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• The ideal candidate must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment whileretaining their perspective and sense of humor as to the task at hand.
• J.D. with a license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction is required.
• The ideal candidate will have at least five years post-law school experience, preferably ingovernment or another congressional committee.
• An active TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance required.
• No recent graduates please.
• Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Dem_Counsel@ssci.senate.gov indicating job referral “Counsel” in the subject line.

Organizational Description

APIAHF influences policy, mobilizes communities, and strengthens programs and organizations to improve the health of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations. Our values are respect, fairness, equity and health justice for all. Founded in 1986, we advocate on issues critical to the health and well-being of our diverse and vibrant communities. We approach our work with the philosophy of coalition-building and developing capacity both for AAs and NHPIs and in partnership with diverse racial/ethnic communities. APIAHF is based in Oakland, CA and has an office in Washington, DC.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Title: Program Director

Supervises: Program Manager, Program Assistant

Classification: 15

Status: Exempt

Location: California or Washington, DC Metropolitan area

Position Summary

We are looking for a Program Director to join our team. In this role, you will support a dynamic and creative team as we lead a national Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) response to COVID-19. The Program Director will play a major role in the smooth, effective, and efficient overall management of two CDC-funded COVID-19 projects, plus participation in a federally-funded (DHHS) project with the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM). The Program Director will take the lead on a project to train an AA and NHPI healthcare workforce in infection prevention and control (IPC). Training content will include existing CDC resources including infection contact basics (i.e., safe donning and doffing of PPE) with the added focus on preventing the spread of respiratory infections across the continuum of U.S. healthcare delivery. The Program Director will also oversee another CDC-funded project to forge national partnerships across organizations serving disproportionately impacted AA and NHPI communities for education and communication about preventive responses to COVID-19.

This role is primarily responsible for day-to-day management of two COVID-19 Projects and participation in the MSM project. This includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating projects,

processes, procedures, systems, and activities and is responsible for staying informed on CDC guidance, requirements, and recommendations including regular reporting and updates with CDC staff.

This is an 8-month assignment, with the possibility of renewal, if funding is renewed. Project Specific Duties and Responsibilities for COVID-19 projects:

• Build partnerships with national and local organizations and convene a National Organizing Team to implement the AANHPI National Healthcare Workforce IPC Education and Training Project, as well as to work with the partners who form the Forging Partnerships partnership group.
• Collaborate with CDC to inform development of the IPC Training material content to reach an AANHPI healthcare workforce and the Forging Partnership communications campaign to reach disproportionately impacted communities in multiple languages and cultures.
• Oversee a formative assessment of the information needed to include in both the IPC education and training initiative, as well as the Forging Partnerships collaboration, through key informant interviews, focus groups, and materials review. This also includes identifying technology and communications technology platforms and appropriate messages to use for the initiatives.
• Organize trainings (virtual or in-person) to strengthen AANHPI healthcare workforce capability to respond to public health priorities collaboratively and strategically and to educate and communicate with diverse AA NHPI communities and populations at highest risk of infection, morbidity and mortality due to COVID-19.
• Oversee the development of webpages with translated materials in at least 15 AANHPI languages.
• In collaboration with CDC and National Organizing Team, develop a multi-media IPC education and training initiative toolkit to support distribution of information via identified communications channels.
• Identify and select, in collaboration with CDC and National Organizing Team, 5 IPC champions that will be trained by CDC in the curriculum to provide virtual training opportunities and potentially in- person trainings when mass gatherings are safe.
• Provide information, technical assistance, training, and other resources to support both network’s ability to disseminate educational materials and support trainings offered.
• Lead coordination efforts around monitoring and evaluations

Overall Project Management Duties and Responsibilities

Establish and maintain partnerships with federal agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention including regular communications, project management, and administrative reporting requirements for both CDC funded projects.

Contributes to project planning, strategic planning, and project management of both COVID-19 projects and with MSM. Provide program support for grant/cooperative agreement award actions, including but not limited to subject matter expertise, tracking, and data analysis.

Supervises and oversees programmatic staff supporting the completion of project deliverables for the 2 CDC COVID-19 projects and MSM engagement.

• Establishes and maintains partnerships with organizational partners. Design methods to monitor progress towards project goals and objectives
• Demonstrate high problem solving and analytical skills to predict potential challenges and design interventions to overcome them
• Practice effective delegation, time management, and workforce management using project management platforms
• Practice non-profit program budget monitoring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or other related health field or 8+ years of related work experience with increasing responsibilities and authority.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience with increasing levels of responsibility and authority in managing multiple program and grants, including but not limited to monitoring and compliance, program evaluation, and program delivery.
• Solid experience leading community coalitions and proven ability to develop cross-team partnerships.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience working with communities of color in health, policy, healthcare, or other areas of disparities.
• You’re creative and think outside of the box, especially in the context of managing projects within complicated bureaucracies and with government funded projects
• You demonstrate confidence in a digital environment and you learn new tech, fast
• You are organized and can demonstrate great attention to details
• You follow through on tasks effectively and efficiently
• Knowledge of AANHPI communities both locally and nationally, as well as the implications of national and local politics on AA and NHPI communities.
• Solid public speaking, facilitation, training, and writing skills.
• Ability to lead a large, complex project from conception to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with staff and board members
• Ability to effectively represent the program and the agency in the community and to funders
• Ability to collect/analyze data to make effective program leadership decisions in a rapidly changing environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health or public administration, and other related field with 5 years of increasing responsibility and authority.
• Experience managing federal grants and/or contracts, particularly with the CDC.
• Direct experience working in AA NHPI communities, particularly NH, PI, South Asian, or Southeast Asian communities.
• Bilingual/bicultural AA NHPI languages and cultures, particularly NH, PI, South Asian or Southeast Asian.

General APIAHF Roles:

• Fosters an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among clients and staff.
• Enforces policies and procedures, including maintenance of confidentiality, to ensure that the principles of APIAHF are implemented.
• Accountable for participation in decision making processes and understanding the outcomes.
• Understands the values and principles of APIAHF and applies them in work responsibilities.
• Participates in other activities, agency advocacy, and serves on ad hoc committees as requested.
• Perform other duties, as required.

Mental and Physical Demands:

• Pace of work is fast
• Standing time required is (10 %) including walking
• High level of concentration and attention to detail required.
• Time speaking and listening: (range of 40%)

To Apply:

Please send a resume to Lianne Araki, Senior Executive Administrator, laraki@apiahf.org.

Open until filled.

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AALDEF's Democracy Program uses litigation, advocacy, and community education to promote fairness in the electoral process and invigorate the civic participation and political empowerment of Asian Americans, especially new citizens and persons not yet fluent in English. By expanding access to the electoral process for Asian Americans, AALDEF improves the quality of democracy for all.

AALDEF has litigated cases under the Voting Rights Act, monitored elections in 14 states to document barriers to voting, advocated for election reforms that expand language access to the vote, and organized community education forums across the country. Key priorities will be to challenge voter suppression measures, ensure that all eligible Asian Americans are able to exercise their right to vote in the 2020 elections, including voting by absentee ballot, during early voting or on Election Day, and increase community engagement in the redistricting process at multiple legislative district levels. 

The Staff Attorney will work with other program attorneys and organizers on the following activities:

1.  Document, prevent, and resolve Asian American voter problems in the 2020 presidential and congressional elections;

2.  Assist in preparation of report on 2020 election protection activities and multilingual exit poll results;

3.  Meet with community groups and train community advocates about the redistricting process, communities of interest, relevant timelines, and recent local developments in jurisdictions with large Asian American populations;

4.  Provide technical assistance for community advocates preparing testimony for public hearings on redistricting plans and assist them in developing comprehensive statewide or local maps for submission to legislative bodies or commissions;

5.  Collaborate with other civil rights groups to develop joint strategies and unity maps to protect minority voting rights;

6.  Challenge redistricting plans and other practices that violate the Voting Rights Act and unlawfully prevent Asian Americans from electing candidates of choice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three to five years of experience in public interest law, advocacy, community organizing, or nonprofit work;
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice issues; 
• Familiarity with Asian American communities and issues;  
• Detail-oriented, independent and focused; 
• Admitted to the New York or other bar; 

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Past experience working on voting rights or election reform issues;
• Ability to speak an Asian language;
• Litigation experience.

To Apply:

Send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to:

Democracy Program - Staff Attorney Search

Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF)

99 Hudson Street, 12th floor

New York, NY 10013-2815

Fax: 212-966-4303

Deadline:

Rolling. The position will be filled as soon as possible.

About the Position: The US Army Corps of Engineers is an equal opportunity employer. The Corps is firmly committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce where all employees are valued for their talents as members of the team.

Responsibilities

• The duty station will alternate between Ft. Belvoir, VA, and Washington, DC.
• Serve as principal legal advisor to the Senior Contracting Official-Alexandria on a variety of contract formation and administration issues including, but not limited to:
• Peer reviews, acquisition planning, source selection, noncompetitive acquisitions, consolidation of projects, small business matters, program management reviews and procurement policy.
• Coordinate and confer with senior officials within the Transatlantic Division, the Engineer Research and Development Center, the Army Geospatial Center, the Huntsville Engineer Center and the Humphreys Engineer Center, as required.
• Regarding complex or controversial matters pertaining, but not limited to, architect-engineer, construction, and service contracting.
• Represent USACE in bid protests filed with the Government Accountability Office.
• Develop responses to Congressional inquiries concerning USACE procurement activities.
• Evaluate new, proposed, and existing legislation, executive orders, and opinions of the Comptroller General to determine the effect on USACE construction programs, procurement policies, procedures, regulations, and methods of operations.
• Develop written guidance on procurement law matters having USACE-wide effect.
• Review requests for permission to use special clauses in contracts and requests for deviation from DOD, DA and USACE Procurement Regulations.

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Summary

The Division of Enforcement investigates possible violations of securities laws, recommends Commission action when appropriate, either in a federal court or before an administrative law judge, and negotiates settlements.

If selected, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for conducting investigations dealing with difficult and complex matters involving all aspects of the securities market.

• Conducts complex investigations being undertaken by the SEC.
• Develops investigative or litigation plans and adjusts as appropriate during the course of an investigation.
• Drafts subpoenas and other requests for documents, questions witnesses through interviews, testimony, or depositions, evaluates documentary or testimonial evidence to demonstrate whether sufficient evidence exists to prove violations of federal securities laws, and prepares litigation-related documents.
• Provides management with advice and work products exhibiting knowledge, insight, and understanding of relevant law and facts.
• Uses sound judgment to determine the quality, accuracy and relevance of information or data, analyze information to identify relationships and trends, and integrate and synthesize facts to reach reasonable conclusions.
• Communicates with agency officials at all levels, including supervisors, coworkers, staff in courts and private industry, and other agencies.
• Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them.
• Develops innovative solutions to address issues and problems or involving novel or unexplored questions of law or policy.
• May participate in all aspects of litigation in federal court and administrative proceedings

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Responsibilities

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist, you will:

• Manage EEO complaint activity processes and procedures; including but not limited to: overseeing all incoming contacts; conducting pre-complaint counseling and overseeing pre-complaint counseling conducted by contractors. Draft and prepare correspondence and forms used in connection with each step of the administrative pre-complaint process; coordinate the participation of required parties and witnesses for each step of the administrative process, as applicable; assist the parties to reach an informal resolution; draft, compile, and issue a Counselor’s Report; act as a neutral party and maintain confidentiality; and ensure Bureau compliance with EEOC’s required timeframes for each step of the administrative complaint process. Maintain annual training requirements for EEO Counselors.
• Serve as a designated expert for EEO programs across the Bureau, and spearhead agency-wide EEO programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Bureau to recommend, develop, and implement a variety of policies, action plans, programs and initiatives related to EEO across the Bureau’s workforce.
• Develop and deliver trainings and other presentations, and draft and deliver regular communications to the Bureau workforce on important EEO topics.
• Manage the collection, integrity, maintenance, and analysis of all EEO complaint data in all formats, including but not limited to data software platforms. Prepare drafts of required annual reports, as well as monthly reports on EEO Complaint activity. Analyze workforce data and Bureau policies and practices to assist in the conducting of barrier analyses.
• Serve as liaison and contracting officer with EEO-contracted service providers.

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The Torts Branch is responsible for the defense of the United States and its employees in tort litigation seeking monetary judgments for damages resulting from negligent or wrongful acts. The Branch also prosecutes a significant number of affirmative tort claims to recover for damages to government property. Other responsibilities include participating in administrative claims procedures mandated by the Federal Tort Claims Act, and administering other federally-mandated compensation programs.

Trial attorneys in Office of Constitutional and Specialized Tort Litigation - Vaccine Litigation Staff - represent the interests of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services in all cases filed in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act ("Vaccine Act"). The cases involve claims of injury as a result of the receipt of vaccines covered by the Act. The position offers a unique experience in public service and involves trial practice. The legal and medical issues at stake in each case vary. Trial attorneys independently manage heavy caseloads, and while streamlined procedures are utilized, many cases involve complex scientific issues of causation that require employment of experts in medical fields such as pediatrics, neurology, immunology and epidemiology. In cases in which petitioners are found entitled to compensation, the litigation often requires retention and management of experts to develop an appropriate life care plan for the injured party- to include medical treatment, remedial care, rehabilitation, calculation of lost earnings, actuarial projections and structured settlements.

Attorneys appear frequently before the Office of Special Masters in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and also appear before the judges of the Court, as well as in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit when handling appeals. Responsibilities include factual and legal research, medical record review, brief writing, and working with expert witnesses to develop the defense of claims, as well as to address the life care needs of vaccine-injured petitioners. As the majority of cases are resolved through settlement, attorneys also engage regularly in settlement negotiations, including alternative dispute resolution, and drafting settlement memoranda and related documents. Due to a significant increase in cases recently filed under the Vaccine Act, the office is expanding to address the additional workload.

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Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, a Tier 1 communications and technology law firm with offices in Washington, D.C. and Denver, Colorado, seeks a senior associate, of counsel, or partner to join its growing privacy/data security and FTC/advertising/consumer protection teams in the Washington office. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience advising clients or working in federal or state government on consumer protection issues. Our practice is a unique hybrid of compliance/enforcement defense and policy advocacy; candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills, and be as comfortable drafting a detailed legal brief as engaging in conversations with Capitol Hill and federal agency staff. WBK lawyers must be flexible and creative, adapting to provide the highest quality service to both Fortune 50 companies and tiny start-ups. We welcome candidates from either the private or public sector; WBK has substantial experience onboarding those leaving government service for private practice. Experience specific to the communications and technology sector is a plus, but not required.

WBK is a special place to practice law; we mean it when we say we are #NotJustAnotherLawFirm. With 65 attorneys, the firm offers clients the capabilities and expertise of a large firm combined with the personal style only a smaller firm can deliver. Each day, we work together for both the common good of the group and the common goal of building and maintaining a nationally recognized legal practice. We highly value collaboration, supporting each other personally and professionally using our individual talents and expertise. Every attorney is encouraged to be entrepreneurial and to contribute in their own way; there is no single model for success. We avoid silos, hierarchy, and bureaucracy, working as a team to deliver results. WBK has long been committed to community, inclusion, and service, with attorneys and staff devoting substantial time and energy to volunteerism, civic and community leadership, charitable giving, pro bono work, mentoring, service on nonprofit boards, teaching, and more. These activities are not just permitted but actively encouraged and supported at WBK.

To sustain and enhance these unique firm qualities, we seek candidates who have balanced excellence in law school and career achievements with a personal commitment to advance the legal profession and serve the broader community. WBK is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic background, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status. The ideal candidate will also bring a strong work ethic, team-oriented ethos, and a healthy, perhaps even irreverent, sense of humor. We look forward to meeting you.

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The Division of Corporation Finance assists the Commission in executing its responsibility to oversee corporate disclosure of important information to the investing public. The Division's staff routinely reviews documents that publicly-held companies are required to file with the Commission. The documents include registration statements; annual and quarterly filings; proxy materials sent to shareholders before an annual meeting; and filings related to mergers and acquisitions. These documents disclose information about the companies' financial condition and business practices to help investors make informed investment decisions. Through the Division's selective review process, the staff monitors compliance with disclosure requirements and seeks to improve the quality of the disclosure. The staff also provides companies with assistance interpreting the Commission's rules and recommends to the Commission new rules for adoption.

For additional information about the work of Disclosure Review Program, please refer to the summary of our Filing Review Process.

The Division has openings for entry level and experienced candidates. Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar, and have excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the statutes and regulations administered by the Commission, with a particular emphasis on the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, are especially desirable.

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Since 1989, ASHA for Women has been providing community based, culturally competent services within the Washington Metropolitan Area to South Asian women and their children experiencing domestic violence. We have recently included services to South Asian Seniors. Our mission is to provide the support that enables South Asian women to become self-reliant and live in an abuse free future, as well as providing guidance to South Asian seniors and caregivers in the D.C. Metro area. 

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Programs will be responsible for the operational success of ASHA for Women ensuring seamless team management and development, program delivery, and quality control and evaluation. In this newly established role, the Director of Programs will maintain communicative and collaborative relationships with the Board, staff and volunteers as they work toward fulfilling the organizations purpose and mission.

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