Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Attorney-Adviser (Contract)

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    Yes

    Major Duties

    • Provide legal guidance and provide legal reviews on responses to Congressional inquiries as well as Congressional Reporting Requirements (CRRs) and other related matters, Provide legal reviews and legal analysis on legislative proposals as well as draft legislation, Prepare senior leaders for Congressional testimony and other Congressional engagements, Conduct legal sufficiency reviews (LSR) and provide legal guidance to Agency Equal Employment Office (EEO) personnel on matters related to the EEO complaint process including, but not limited to, reviewing acceptance of formal complaints, Reports of Investigation (ROI) for completeness, and Agency procedural compliance with Management Directive 110 (MD-110), Act as back-up support to Supply Chain attorneys as needed by providing advice on acquisitions at all stages of the procurement process to include planning, solicitation, evaluation of offers, preparation of award documents, debriefings, and award, Coordinate with Supply Chain Counsel, office leadership, MSC leadership, and DLA headquarters personnel on all Congressional inquiries and other related legal matters, Prepare or assist team members in defending the Agency against bid protests before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or filed with the Agency or Contracting Officer when additional support is needed, Assist clients during internal and external reviews and audits, including Red Team reviews, Collaborate with other DLA Major Subordinate Command legal offices as needed, Develop and analyze facts and provide legal analysis of legislation, legal cases, issues, and/or other legal problems, and Provide legal advice to management and operating officials to ensure actions taken are in accordance with governing laws, regulations, and policies, and provide advice to avoid the development of litigation and other legal challenges.

    Qualification Summary

    QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED for ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL) GS-0905-14: 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. KSA Narrative Statements. Providing Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (KSA) narrative statements addressing the following principal selection factors, or addressing them in your resume is OPTIONAL, but strongly encouraged. a. Knowledge and experience advising clients on responding to Congressional matters including Congressional inquiries and Congressional Reporting Requirements, as well as reviewing and providing legal analysis of legislative proposals and/or draft legislation. b. Knowledge and experience regarding the legal requirements of the EEO complaint process including, but not limited to, the legal sufficiency of reports of investigation, acceptance of formal complaints, and/or other applicable procedural requirements, rules, and regulations. c. Experience advising clients and representing the Government when protests are filed with the Government Accountability Office, Agency, and/or Contracting Officers. d. Experience providing advice to senior civilian and military leaders on acquisition and legislative matters. OTHER SELECTION FACTORS: KSA narrative statements are not required for the following Other Selection Factors: e. Analytical ability, including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, and creative problem solving. f. Excellent communication skills (oral and written). g. Legal and business judgment. h. Ability to provide superior service to clients. 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
    $137,222-$178,388 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.