Total 41 Director/C-Level Legal / Public / Security job vacancies

• Oversees attorneys providing legal advice and assistance to proposing and deciding officials on discipline, non-discipline, or other corrective actions arising from administrative investigations.
• Manages the work of litigating attorneys representing the FDIC and practicing before administrative and judicial forums, including the Merit Systems Protection Board. Oversees the work performed by those attorneys, including litigation briefs, memoranda of law, pre-trial discovery, analysis of evidence and other legal activities and documents related to sensitive litigation issues, including those involving questions of first impression and with conflicting precedent that require extensive research, analysis and/or ingenuity to resolve.
• Represents the FDIC in litigation efforts and/or provides oversight, review, and strategic direction for the negotiation of the highly complex agreements and settlements. Tracks, researches, and monitors decisions to ensure consistent application of adverse activity and highlights anomalies for additional review.
• Advises and briefs the OPC leadership and the FDIC Board of Directors on highly complex and sensitive personnel, disciplinary, and litigation cases. Conducts presentations, briefings, case updates, and/or reports to leadership and/or the Board of Directors. Maintains lines of communication between the Office of General Counsel, Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the OPC.
• Collaborates on the development and implementation of OPC disciplinary, non-disciplinary, and litigation policies and procedures. Partners with other managers and executives in the OPC to ensure alignment of functions to guidance.
• Participates in special assignments and efforts, including review of decisions, recommendations, internal policy, internal standard operating procedures, correspondence, and other work products, which result in the production and delivery of work products and services to the organizations.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management authority directly or indirectly through subordinate senior managers to include: planning, assigning, and reviewing work products of subordinates; establishing guidelines and performance expectations; and, evaluating work performance and providing feedback. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, provides and/or arranges for needed developmental training. Works in collaboration with the appropriate Human Resources and Legal staff to administer disciplinary action. Hears and resolves grievances or other disputes as appropriate. Approves/ disapproves requests for leave, telework, travel, training, etc. Ensures that programs are administered effectively and in accordance with broadly stated objectives and priorities.
• Develops and communicates strategic plans and supports OPC mission, vision goals and objectives. Negotiates resources for continuous improvement of processes and programs. Identifies resources required the section, including advocating for staffing requirements and/or sourcing detail assistance from other divisions/offices. Justifies, executes, and tracks section budget activities; reviews and requests budget modifications in conjunction with the Deputy Director.
• Ensures that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), employee development, employee performance, and other personnel plans, processes, and programs are executed equitably consistent with Corporate policy, legal requirements, and the mission of the Division; organizes, coordinates, and manages the work of diverse teams of employees by assigning work, developing employee skills, assessing/monitoring employee performance, and promoting inclusion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Deputy Chief of the Litigation Unit is primarily responsible for directing, and supervising the Unit's attorneys, and two Assistant Deputy Chiefs. The Deputy Chief for Litigation also works with the supervisory paralegal specialist to coordinate the work of the paralegals, and oversees all of the litigation functions of the Section, including:

• Assignment and monitoring of workloads;
• Writing annual performance appraisals and other employee relations related matters;
• Coordinating the preparation of weekly and other periodic reports regarding the Unit's significant cases;
• Supervision of the Unit's statistical reporting to the Criminal Division and Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF);
• Ensuring that the Department's litigation-related policies and practices are adhered to by the Unit's attorneys;
• Coordinating the professional development, training, and mentoring of the Unit's attorneys;
• Coordinating and interacting with management from federal and international law enforcement agencies with whom Litigation Unit attorneys work;
• Representing the Section at international coordination meetings and at national and international narcotics-related conferences and training seminars; and
• Serving as the Section's liaison to the OCDETF at its periodic Regional and National conferences.

• You will direct, plan, manage and coordinate DPTMS programs and resources.
• You will draft and prepare executive correspondence and reports to higher headquarters, subordinate and serviced activities.
• You will execute the military training program in support of garrison.
• You will administer the Army military personnel testing program; manages training ammunition; and provides training aid support to all active and reserve component personnel.
• You will develop and execute all contingency plans necessary for rapid reaction to domestic emergencies, acts of terrorism, and natural disasters associated with earthquakes and weather phenomena.
• You will coordinate installation plans with all major tenant units, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and state and local emergency management agencies.
• You will direct the garrison's personnel security, intelligence and counterintelligence programs.
• You will manage and controls the programs and operations through more than two lines of supervision.

Service Care Solutions is working alongside an internationally regarded Legal 500 firm, based in Bristol, which needs an experienced Legal Director to join their Private Wealth team. In this role, you will handle succession and tax legal matters for the company's high-net-worth clients.

The firm is open to individuals with 4+ years of PQE in Private Wealth law. They can pay a salary of £90,000 to £120,000 depending upon experience.

The responsibilities of the Succession and Tax Legal Director role:

• Advise HNW clients on complex succession planning, inheritance tax, and estate administration.
• Develop and implement bespoke strategies to optimise tax efficiency.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic legal solutions.
• Delegate caseloads to junior members of the Private Wealth team.

Requirements:

• A qualified solicitor with significant PQE in Private Wealth law.
• Proven ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to HNW individuals and companies.
• Ideally have your own following to bring to the firm.
• Beneficial to have a niche within succession and tax law.

Benefits included with the Succession and Tax Legal Director position:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A comprehensive hybrid working policy.
• A chance to work with a diverse range of clients and high-profile cases.

If this Succession and Tax Legal Director vacancy sounds like an opportunity that is right for you or someone you know, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email, Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk, or via telephone at 01772208969.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

1. Policy implementation: Review and update policy on research security and collaborate with research units to implement related procedures and protocols.
2. Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments of research projects and facilities to identify potential security vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies through review of research agreements and related documents.
3. Training and Awareness: Develop awareness/training program for faculty, staff, and students on research security best practices, compliance requirements, and incident reporting procedures.
4. Point of Contact: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders for research security matters. Work closely with various departments, including IT, compliance, legal, and research units to promote a culture of security and compliance in research activities.
5. Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor compliance with research security policy, perform related analysis and prepare reports for senior management on related activities. Support scheduled compliance audit/inspection on research security readiness and mitigation measures compliance and recommend improvements and follow up actions.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in science or engineering discipline preferred;
• At least 5 years’ working experience in research management/administration or similar roles in compliance;
• Experience in research related functions in higher education sector, or research contracts management will be an advantage;
• Knowledge or experience in reviewing and developing policies and procedures;
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment; strong problem-solving capabilities;
• Meticulous, independent and organised individual with the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion as may be necessary in the job function.

Assistant Director (Legal Service), Local Statutory Board.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for dynamic Legal professionals to join one of Singapore's fastest involving Statutory Board that is making waves and impacting lives in the local community scene.

If you are passionate in serving the local community and wants to be part of the winds of change that is sweeping the grassroots scene through your contribution in the legal fraternity, then this is the career opportunity for you.

Selected candidate will be part of the Board's Legal Division. Selected candidate will provide legal advice and support to PA's Divisions and Grassroots Organisations (GROs) in all aspects of its functions and duties including:

(a) Working with senior management to develop and implement policies and actions;

(b) Drafting of regulatory instruments such as legislations and subsidiary legislations under the purview of PA;

(c) Providing legal advice and interpretation with respect to various legislations administered by PA, as well as all other laws of Singapore as required by PA in the discharge of its duties and functions;

(d) Drafting, reviewing and providing sound legal advice on a broad range of legal issues;

(e) Drafting, vetting and advising on general corporate and contractual matters including, but not limited to, tender documents, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), tenancy agreements and other commercial documents;

(f) Developing and setting in place internal legal processes and guidance for the various PA Divisions and GROs, including setting up a repository of legal advice rendered to PA;

(g) Advising and managing potentially contentious matters;

(h) Managing and liaising with external lawyers; and

(i) Undertaking such other tasks/projects as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

(i) A law degree and be called to the Singapore Bar (or other commonwealth jurisdictions).

(ii) At least 4 years post-qualification experience.

(iii) Corporate work experience (especially in contract law) would be an advantage.

(iv) Versatile and self-motivated with strong analytical skills.

(v) Able and willing to multi-task and work well under pressure handling a wide range of legal work.

(vi) Good communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to write and reason clearly and compellingly is essential.

(vii) Team player who is also able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Interest applicants, please do apply here, thanks. Alternatively, you can send your updated CV to Brendan@huntingupasia.com, attention Brendan (EA: R21100773) and we will try to get back to each and every applicant on the suitability of your profile.

An attractive remuneration and compensation benefits package awaits the successful applicant. More importantly, a career path that is impactful and rewarding. Thank you once again for your perusal.

As the Chief Software Architect, the position will advise senior management by providing insights on the best design and development of complex software systems to meet the NBIS mission. NBIS is the federal government's one-stop-shop IT system for end-to-end personnel vetting - from initiation and application to background investigation, adjudication, and continuous vetting. NBIS will be one consolidated system designed to deliver robust data protection, enhance customer experience, and better integrate data across the enterprise. The Chief Software Architect will ensure the alignment of software development with the programs' s business strategy, technology direction, and priorities. The incumbent performs a variety of duties and is responsible for the following:

Strategic Leadership:
- Define and communicate the program's software architecture strategy, vision, and roadmap, ensuring integration with software development initiatives.
- Align software architecture with business goals, processes, and strategic objectives, focusing on software alignment across teams.

Architectural Design and Oversight:
- Design and oversee the architecture of complex software systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Develop architectural frameworks, guidelines, and standards for software development and testing to be followed by development teams.

Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with product managers to understand and incorporate requirements into the software architecture and integration processes.
- Regularly communicate architectural decisions and directions to senior management and key stakeholders, fostering transparency.
- Foster collaboration between software engineers, system architects, and other technical staff to enhance integration and alignment.

Technical Guidance and Mentorship:
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software development teams, focusing on best practices in coding and testing.
- Conduct architectural reviews and code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, standards, and effective software testing protocols.

Documentation and Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards in all software development, integration, and testing activities.

Quality and Performance:
- Ensure software solutions meet or exceed security, performance, and quality standards through rigorous testing and evaluation.
- Implement and oversee practices to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the software development lifecycle, emphasizing continuous integration and testing.

Control Risks is seeking an Associate Director to play a key role in growing the crisis and security consulting practice across Southeast Asia (SEA). This position will focus on developing deep and profitable client relationships, driving the growth of the crisis and security consulting practice in SEA, and ensuring quality service delivery across our range of consulting engagements, including crisis management, crisis response, business continuity, and security risk management issues.

Building and maintaining successful relationships with existing Control Risks clients will be important for this role and identifying and pursuing new clients and business development opportunities to expand the crisis management, business continuity and security risk management opportunities in the region is crucial.

Role tasks and responsibilities:

• Cultivate, grow and deepen Control Risks’ relationships with security and risk buyers in our Client organisations, being seen as their “go to” person within Control Risks.
• Identify, nurture and help win new business development opportunities.
• Actively lead on business continuity and crisis management projects from first client enquiry to proposal development, task servicing, quality assurance and project closure
• Project manage and, utilising a regional team of consultants and experts, deliver the full range of security consulting and services engagements in Southeast Asia and across Asia broadly, when required.
• Deliver consultancy services to clients by developing innovative solutions to complex risks. You will be responsible for scoping and delivering across a broad range of business risk activities, including crisis management and business continuity workshops, audits, gap analyses and risk assessments
• Provide mentorship to junior staff, maximising use of resources. Ensure continuous skills transfer, coaching and planning is provided.
• Work collaboratively with country management, marketing teams and other practises to develop a consistent, credible and highly visible brand.
• Represent Control Risks as a thought leader through market engagement via channels such as social media, professional organizations and industry events.
• Seek innovative ways to improve services we offer to clients.
• Ensure that practices, polices, strategy and services represent the client best interest.

Essential:

• Experience in a corporate/consulting environment working with multinational companies in Singapore specifically, and across SEA generally
• Strong commercial expertise, analytical (financial management, legal and contractual skills), leadership
• Ability to build relationships with senior-level clients and other consultants globally
• Experience in a multi-cultural environment and demonstrated cross-cultural awareness
• In depth knowledge of commercial/operational conditions across South Asia

Preferred:

• Experience in one or more of the following: business continuity, crisis management, risk assessment following recognized international standards, security planning and framework development
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience managing crises and/or complex problems
• Demonstrable experience in applying risk management methodology such as (ISO 22301, ISO31000, SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)

Qualifications and specialist skills:

• Educated Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Strong commercial expertise, analytical (financial management, legal and contractual skills), leadership
• Good client (internal and external) management and consulting skills
• Effective decision making and judgement
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Assertiveness and drive with strong influencing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills-building trust and rapport
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral (informal and presentation)
• IT literacy – MS office packages, advanced Excel
• Strong management and communication skills (including concise and accurate written skills)
• Project management skills

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

· Lead day-to-day operations

· Develop budgets and financial plans to achieve profitability goals

· Holds overall responsibility for the operations department including the administration functions of the department to ensure the operations activities run smoothly and efficiently

· Responsible for the management and development of the operations team, including performance management, training compensation and resourcing matters

· Collaborate with marketing teams to promote company’s services and products

· Translates company's strategic plans into operational plans

· Defines KPI to monitor operational success

· Key interface with clients for the operations team and ensures clients requirements are met in a timely manner

· Develops and manages budget planning to minimise operations expenditure

· Stays up to date to technological changes within the industry

· Develops leadership training programs to increase operational effectiveness

· Develops operations planning and projects schedules for the operations team daily routing to ensure quality service delivery of clients projects

· Works closely with other departments

· Ensure team members to have clear defined roles, responsibilities, goals and objectives that will deliver measurable results to the company

· Assists top management in setting goals

The Senior Director IT is responsible for establishing and maintaining the information security program to ensure that information assets and associated technology, applications, systems, infrastructure and processes are adequately protected in the digital ecosystem in which we operate. The individual is responsible for identifying, evaluating and reporting on legal and regulatory, compliance, IT and cybersecurity risk to information assets, while supporting and advancing business objectives.

Description

Establish Governance and Build Knowledge

• Facilitate an information security governance structure through the implementation of a hierarchical governance program, including the formation of an information security steering committee or advisory board.
• Provide regular reporting on the current status of the information security program to enterprise risk teams and senior business leaders
• Work with the vendor management office to ensure that information security requirements are included in contracts by liaising with vendor management and procurement organizations.
• Create and manage a targeted information security awareness training program for all employees, contractors and approved system users, and establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of this security training program for the different audiences.
• Understand and interact with related disciplines through committees to ensure the consistent application of policies and standards across all technology projects, systems and services, including privacy, risk management, compliance and business continuity management.
• Provide clear risk mitigating directives for projects with components in IT, including the mandatory application of controls.

Develop the Frameworks

• Develop and enhance an up-to-date information security management framework based on one of the following: International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 2700X, ITIL, ENISA, ISA-62443, COBIT/Risk IT and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.
• Create and manage a unified and flexible control framework to integrate and normalize the wide variety and ever-changing requirements resulting from global laws, standards and regulations.
• Develop and maintain a document framework of continuously up-to-date information security policies, standards and guidelines. Oversee the approval and publication of these information security policies and practices.
• Create a framework for roles and responsibilities with regard to information ownership, classification, accountability and protection of information assets.
• Facilitate a metrics and reporting framework to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the program, facilitate appropriate resource allocation, and increase the maturity of the information security, and review it with stakeholders at the executive and board levels.

Architecture/Engineering Support

• Work with IT staff to ensure that security is factored into the evaluation, selection, installation and configuration of hardware, applications and software.
• Recommend and coordinate the implementation of technical controls to support and enforce defined security policies.
• Research, evaluate, design, test, recommend or plan the implementation of new or updated information security hardware or software, and analyze its impact on the existing environment; provide technical and managerial expertise for the administration of security tools.
• Work with the enterprise architecture team to ensure that there is a convergence of business, technical and security requirements; liaise with IT management to align existing technical installed base and skills with future architectural requirements.

Operational Execution

• Coordinate, measure and report on the technical aspects of security management.
• Manage outsourced vendors that provide information security functions for compliance with contracted service-level agreements.
• Manage and coordinate operational components of incident management, including detection, response and reporting.
• Maintain a knowledgebase comprising a technical reference library, security advisories and alerts, information on security trends and practices, and laws and regulations.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of threat and vulnerability management, identify risk tolerances, recommend treatment plans and communicate information about residual risk.
• Manage security projects and provide expert guidance on security matters for other IT projects.
• Assist and guide the disaster recovery planning team in the selection of recovery strategies and the development, testing and maintenance of disaster recovery plans.
• Ensure audit trails, system logs and other monitoring data sources are reviewed periodically and are in compliance with policies and audit requirements.
• Design, coordinate and oversee security testing procedures to verify the security of systems, networks and applications, and manage the remediation of identified risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline required.
• Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
• Professional security management certification is desirable, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other similar credentials

Experiences

• A minimum of ten years of IT experience, with seven years in an information security role and at least five years in a managerial capacity is required.
• Experience working with legal, audit and compliance staff is preferred.
• Experience developing and maintaining policies, procedures, standards and guidelines is required.
• Familiarity with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to, the U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the European Union Privacy Directive, and the Japanese Financial Instruments and Exchange Law ("J-SOX").

Skill Sets

• Excellent analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines, as well as the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment and meet overall objectives
• Project management skills: financial/budget management, scheduling and resource management
• Ability to lead and motivate the information security team to achieve tactical and strategic goals, even when only "dotted line" reporting lines exist
• A master of influencing entities and decisions in situations where no formal reporting structures exist, but achieving the desirable outcome is vital
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills. Experience working with a multi-continent technical team preferred
• High degree of initiative, dependability and ability to work with little supervision while being resilient to change

Technical Competencies

• Experience with common information security management frameworks, such as International Standards Organization (ISO) 2700x, the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) frameworks
• An understanding of operating system internals and network protocols.
• Familiarity with the principles of cryptography and cryptanalysis.
• Experience in application technology security testing (white box, black box and code review).
• Experience in system technology security testing (vulnerability scanning and penetration testing).

We are seeking an experienced Project Director, Civil to join our growing team in Perth. Reporting directly to the Executive Principal, you will play a pivotal role monitoring and driving the performance of projects to successfully meet client commitments and foster strong relationships. With the support of over 430 experts nationally, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our high-profile projects and enhance client advocacy and confidence.

Specifically:

• Lead and manage large-scale land development projects from concept to completion.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
• Oversee financial performance, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Identify and target new business opportunities to generate revenue and drive growth.

What This Role Offers.

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• The opportunity to work on high-profile projects with tier 1 developers.
• Attractive salary package and benefits.
• Personal and professional development

• Serve as Senior staff Director for training, plans and operations, airfield, ranges, training support center, and security on a large, multi-functional Tier 3 CONUS-based installation.
• Provide strategic vision and operational management for nine Installation Services.
• Manage the staff coordination for 141K maneuver training acres, 86 live fire ranges and 300 training areas to support ~115 ranges and training area events daily.
• Provide guidance for general support to the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) and the Armor and Infantry Schools, and FORSCOM (1st SFAB), USASOC (two Battalions and HQs for 75th Ranger Regt), MEDCOM, and various USAR and ARNG units/activities.
• Execute the planning, coordination, and execution for multiple force protection no-notice events annually; includes annual All Hazards Full Scale Exercise.
• Execute the installation’s mobilization mission (Power Projection Platform, MFGI, APOE/APOD, etc.).
• Manage a "tailored Emergency Operations Center" to monitor / manage crisis events and mitigate risk to the Installation.
• Manage the Garrison’s personnel security programs; includes security clearance applications for processing to the DOD Consolidated Adjudication Services (CAS).

This position is in the Office of the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. The incumbent serves as Director of Litigation reporting directly to a Deputy Assistant Attorney General. The incumbent provides executive leadership over, and exercises assigned authority for, the planning, direction, timely execution, and evaluation of ATR's Litigation Program. The incumbent also oversees and manages civil and criminal litigation strategies and tactics across the Division's cases.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for executive oversight and management of all matters concerning possible violations of antitrust law of major economic significance. Recommends and provides advice regarding investigative plans for civil and criminal matters that should be pursued.
• Oversees and manages civil and criminal trial and/or hearing strategies with legal staffs and, if necessary, must be prepared to take over any civil or criminal litigation matters in the courtroom and to independently handle arguments of major issues or negotiations with defense counsel. Utilizes extensive expertise to provide subject matter training and guidance to Division managers, attorneys, paralegals, and other staff on civil and criminal litigation principles and procedures.
• Leads oversight of strategic planning for the implementation of short- and long-term goals and objectives, while independently assessing the feasibility, balance, and support for these objectives. Identifies potential problems and devises various contingency plans to address the problems. Develops organizational plans to provide an operation capable of meeting changing requirements and recommends reorganization as the need becomes evident. Oversees execution of the strategic plan and ensures progress toward identified goals, objectives, and targets.
• Serves as advisor on both civil and criminal litigation to the DAAG, Litigation, Assistant Attorney General (AAG), Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General (PDAAG), DAAGs, and Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, and staff in the Division's litigating sections and offices.
• In partnership with the civil and criminal enforcement programs, reviews the preparation of memoranda outlining the factual and legal issues involved in civil and criminal matters and the collection of evidence; oversees the selection and examination of witnesses, the preparation of briefs, motions, and other required legal documents for civil and criminal matters; and allocates the litigative resources that will be required for assigned civil and criminal matters and how they are to be utilized.
• Exercises personnel management responsibilities, which includes technically and administratively supervising and evaluating the work of the Litigation Program through subordinate supervisors, including any deputy directors, Senior Litigation Counsel, and other subordinate staff and making recommendations for promotion, employment and separation.

• Oversee a communication program that conveys the NCI’s leadership role in cancer research, diagnosis, prevention and treatment through the application of state-of-the-art and unified public affairs and media relations activities.
• Advise CEA and NCI Directors, providing leadership to a complex communications program which is highly visible both nationally and internationally and has an extensive impact on a broad range of constituencies in the public and private sectors.
• Provide strategic advice on handling sensitive issues and the release of information for highly visible and publicized studies, projects, and events that receive intense scrutiny by the public, the media, and Congress.
• Coordinate with NIH, HHS and the White House on the handing of these issues and represents the NCI Director in related interactions.
• Articulate and defend NCI position orally and in writing to international, national, regional, and local media as well as other federal agencies and citizens groups.
• Represent the NCI at public meetings and hearings on a wide range of controversial and highly visible issues.