Senior Final Agency Decision (FAD) Writer - Federal EEO
Company: Gant Global Services (GGS), Inc.
Position: Final Agency Decision (FAD) Writer
Industry: Federal Government Contracting / Equal Employment Opportunity
Employment Type: Independent Contractor / Consultant (Anticipated)
Work Location: Remote
About Gant Global Services
Gant Global Services (GGS), Inc. is a federal government contractor providing professional, administrative, and mission-support services to government agencies. GGS has experience supporting federal Equal Employment Opportunity programs, including complaint investigations and related case-processing services.
Position Overview
At this time, there is no active vacancy associated with this posting. Our goal is to understand the available talent pool, identify professionals who may be a strong fit for this type of position, and establish connections for potential future opportunities.
Gant Global Services (GGS), Inc. is seeking highly qualified Final Agency Decision (FAD) Writers to support federal-sector Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint adjudication services.
The ideal candidate possesses exceptional legal research, analytical reasoning, and attorney-caliber legal writing skills, with extensive knowledge of federal-sector EEO laws, regulations, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) precedent.
Selected candidates will review investigative records, evaluate factual and legal issues, and prepare comprehensive, legally defensible draft Final Agency Decisions in accordance with 29 C.F.R. Part 1614, EEOC Management Directive 110 (MD-110), and applicable federal civil rights laws.
This position requires independent analytical judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to produce high-quality legal documents under strict deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Review complete EEO investigative files, including Reports of Investigation (ROIs), witness testimony, documentary evidence, and supporting records.
- Draft comprehensive Final Agency Decisions using prescribed agency templates and legal-writing standards.
- Prepare decisions containing all required components: Issues Presented, Procedural History, Statement of Facts, Applicable Law, Analysis, Conclusion, Appeal Rights, and Certificate of Service.
- Conduct legal research and apply current federal-sector EEO statutes, regulations, and EEOC decisions.
- Evaluate allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, reasonable accommodation violations, and other applicable EEO claims.
- Apply appropriate legal frameworks, including burden-shifting analysis, legitimate nondiscriminatory reasons, and pretext, when applicable.
- Evaluate conflicting evidence and credibility determinations using objective, documented factors.
- Apply the preponderance of the evidence standard and clearly explain the factual and legal basis for conclusions.
- Ensure all factual findings are accurate, neutral, supported by the investigative record, and properly cited.
- Prepare accurate legal citations using Bluebook citation standards.
- Incorporate government review comments and prepare revised decisions within established deadlines.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and protect sensitive federal information and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
- Produce professionally formatted, Section 508-compliant electronic deliverables.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience drafting Final Agency Decisions or comparable substantive federal-sector EEO legal determinations.
- Advanced knowledge of federal-sector EEO complaint processing and adjudication.
- Strong working knowledge of 29 C.F.R. Part 1614 and EEOC MD-110.
- Exceptional legal research, factual analysis, and legal drafting capabilities comparable to those expected of experienced attorneys.
- Ability to interpret complex investigative records and synthesize relevant facts into clear, legally defensible findings.
- Demonstrated proficiency applying federal discrimination and retaliation legal standards.
- Experience evaluating witness credibility, conflicting testimony, and documentary evidence.
- Strong command of legal citation practices, including Bluebook formatting.
- Ability to independently manage multiple assignments and meet demanding turnaround requirements.
- Excellent written communication, proofreading, and document quality-control skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. (Not Required)
- Prior experience as a federal EEO attorney, FAD writer, administrative law practitioner, or federal-sector employment discrimination specialist.
- Experience supporting federal agencies or government contractors performing EEO complaint processing.
- Demonstrated experience drafting decisions involving Title VII, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other federal employment discrimination statutes.
- Familiarity with EEOC appellate decisions and federal-sector EEO adjudication practices.
- Experience producing accessible electronic legal documents that comply with Section 508.
