Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Attorney-Adviser (Contract)

Fort Belvoir, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    Yes

    Major Duties

    • As an Attorney-Adviser (Contract), you will be responsible for the following duties. Serves as DLA Energy Senior Legal Counsel for the Bulk Petroleum Supply Chain Services business unit, providing legal advice and assistance on contract matters for supply, logistics, and acquisition support of products or services managed by the supply chain. Provides legal and policy advice concerning the drafting, negotiating, concluding and amending of international fuel agreements. Serves as the senior legal counsel for the Facility Sustainment Directorate, responsible for sustaining, restoring and modernizing DoD's fixed fuel infrastructure. Legal and policy advice includes environmental and fiscal law practice areas. Represents agency in protests to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims and appeals to the Federal courts and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA). Legal and policy advice covers all areas of contract formation, including contract authority, GSA schedule contracting, source selection, socioeconomic issues, commercial item contracting, pricing, and foreign purchase restrictions, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Provides legal advice and counsel on contract matters and post-award issues likely to result in litigation. Reviews and coordinates on decisions by contracting officers concerning contract claims by either the contractor or the Government. Post-award issues include contract terminations, breach of contract actions, and re-procurement of defaulted supplies or services, changes, options, performance, delivery and quality, and alternative dispute resolution. Procurements are typically characterized by extensive negotiations with high-level officials, negotiation of special contract terms and provisions, and involving a substantial expenditure of funds. Provides legal advice and counsel on business integrity and fiscal law issues involving assigned business units. Acts as team leader and manages the distribution of work among team attorneys and assures that work is accomplished in an accurate, responsive, and timely manner.

    Qualification Summary

    QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 1) The first professional law degree (LLB. or J.D.); 2) Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Annual bar certification cards issued from your state of licensure are not considered acceptable. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website that is dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or sworn statement to that effect. If there is not a date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good status and in active status prior to appointment. 3) In addition to 1 and 2 (listed above), each grade level has the following qualification requirements: To Qualify at the GS-14 Level: You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 3 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. In accordance with DoDI 1442.2 (Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys), promotion for this position is based on the individual's time, performance, and mastery of skills at the required grade level and only with approval of the designated official (DLA General Counsel) in accordance with the applicable regulation. The legal experience described in your application package or resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies required to perform the duties of the position as described in the Major Duties section of this announcement. The QUALITY of experience will be evaluated and screened to determine how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Your application package or resume must demonstrate you have the competencies and quality of experience necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate grade level. PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS: The following factors will be used to evaluate the suitability of candidates for this position: Federal acquisition law experience and knowledge of the FAR and DFARS (with consideration of factors such as breadth, depth, and relevance). At least one year of relevant experience at the next lower federal grade-level is mandatory (if current federal employee). Equivalent military, state, or private law experience may be substituted for Federal service. Legal experience in the drafting, negotiating, concluding and amending international agreements. Analytical/legal ability (including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, creative problem solving). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and client relationships, and the ability to interact well with senior officials on controversial and sensitive issues. Excellent legal and business judgment. Knowledge of environmental, international and tax law is highly desirable Security Clearance: This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. If selected, you must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If you are unable to obtain this level of security clearance (as a result of undisclosed or disclosed background issues), within a reasonable period of time (as defined by the agency), the employment offer may be withdrawn. In addition, incumbent is subject to periodic re-investigation to maintain security eligibility in accordance with DoD 5200.2-R.

  • Compensation
    $143,913-$187,093 per year
  • Industry
    Government Relations
  • Fun Fact
    Working for the Defense Logistics Agency means being part of the largest logistics agency in the Department of Defense. Our 25,000 employees are dedicated to providing essential services to military and federal organizations.
  • About Us

    The Nation's Logistics Combat Support Agency, responsible for delivering agile, adaptive, and resilient logistics support across the continuum of conflict.