Summary This position is located in the e-Discovery Group, Legal Information Technology Unit in the Legal Division and provides support on matters related to all forms of litigation. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. Responsibilities Coordinates eDiscovery efforts among litigation teams, outside counsel, FDIC IT personnel and other agency stakeholders. Acts as a de facto translator of non-technical eDiscovery requests by ensuring that all electronic and other information gathering resources are correctly implemented to provide prompt access to electronically stored information. Provides technical advice in the development, enhancement, and maintenance of eDiscovery support systems (whether on-premises or cloud-based) and related hardware of significance to the storage and recovery of electronically stored information. Implements necessary upgrades and improvements to existing eDiscovery applications. Provides guidance and collaborates with outside litigation support consultants retained to provide technical services to FDIC attorneys during investigations, discovery, trial and regulatory enforcement proceedings. Participates in various aspects of contracting, including the development of selection factors for litigation support contracts, task order development, and performance-based contracting. Performs cost/benefit analyses for use in evaluating competitive bids, and owns the knowledge management of eDiscovery processes and policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Registration with the Selective Service. Employment Conditions. Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required. Background Investigation (BI) required Qualifications Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here. CG-14: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS/CG-13 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience managing and administering automated litigation support technology, including Microsoft Purview Premium, Standard eDiscovery, or others (e.g., Veritas eDiscovery Platform (Clearwell), and Relativity) through the various stages of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM); managing and coordinating litigation support services or projects for eDiscovery requests; and providing technical advice in the development, enhancement, and maintenance of eDiscovery support systems. You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following competencies: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 80 or higher in the online assessment to be determined “well qualified” for this position. For more information, click here. Education There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position. Additional Information Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office at least 1 day per pay period beginning January 2, 2024, and at their supervisor’s direction to support mission and project needs. In person reporting requirements are expected to increase in July 2024. If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary period. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.