Attorney Advisor (Privacy)

ABOUT THE ROLE This position is within the Legal Services Division of the District of Columbia Health Benefit Exchange Authority (DCHBX). The incumbent provides legal consultation to the HBX Board of Directors, Senior Management, and staff. The role specifically oversees the agency's privacy and security processes, ensures compliance with District and federal laws, and advises leadership on the adoption, governance, and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Serve as a key advisor to the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Executive Director on privacy, security, AI, and other policy matters. - Act as lead agency counsel on privacy and security, developing policies, monitoring legal changes, overseeing incident protocols, and delivering training. - Serve as staff lead for the agency AI governance committee, supporting the development and maintenance of AI governance frameworks, policies, and controls. - Advise on AI risk identification, mitigation strategies, human oversight, testing protocols, and review proposed AI use cases for bias and risks. - Research and prepare responses to sensitive inquiries from Congress, the Mayor, Council members, media, and the public. - Prepare testimony for senior management for public hearings before the Council of the District of Columbia and congressional committees. - Prepare legal documents, summary analyses, and policy recommendations on complex and urgent matters. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. - Active membership in the District of Columbia Bar. - At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. - Pay Plan, Series, Grade: LA-0905-15. - Security Sensitive: Subject to enhanced suitability screening, requiring successful passage of a criminal background and consumer credit check, with periodic checks during tenure. - Residency Requirement: Applicants claiming Residency Preference must maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven years. SELECTION PROCESS - Area of Consideration: Open to the Public. - Candidates will be evaluated based on specialized experience and alignment with the required qualifications. - Final selection is contingent upon successfully passing enhanced suitability screening, including criminal background and consumer credit checks. HOW TO APPLY 1. Submit an application through the official District of Columbia government job portal. 2. Ensure all required documentation reflecting specialized experience and qualifications is accurately detailed. 3. Apply before the closing date of August 22, 2026. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: District of Columbia Health Benefit Exchange Authority (DCHBX) - Location: 1225 I Street, NW, Washington, DC - Job Type: Full-Time, Regular, Legal Service - Regular Appointment - Job ID: 33004 - Grade: 15 - Bargaining Unit: Not part of a collective bargaining unit - Opening Date: 07/24/2026 - Closing Date: 08/22/2026