Regulatory Counsel (Ombudsman)

This position is being filled under a streamlined 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 D (GS‑14 equivalent) . In order to qualify for the Regulatory Counsel (Ombudsman) position which falls under the 0301 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 07/15/2026: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS A law degree, specifically a LL.M. or J.D. The degree must be from an accredited program or institution and/or at least two (2) years of comparable regulatory experience focused on interpreting laws, rules, regulations, or policies; or develop or analyze regulations and policies for regulated products. RELEVANT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN LIEU OF EDUCATION Applicants must meet the following relevant years of experience to qualify for this RC‑0301‑Band D (GS‑14 equivalent) position: seven (7) years of providing analyses and advice on the interpretation of laws, regulations, and policies and guidance applicable for regulated products; participating or providing leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of regulations and policies as they relate to the Agency's programs and activities to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of regulated products. #J-18808-Ljbffr