Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

• As an Attorney-Advisor (General), under the supervision of the Deputy Chief Counsel for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Office of Counsel Weapons Support (Richmond), you will provide legal support, advice and counsel on contract law focusing especially on complex long-term acquisitions, which include highly visible, long term, complex contracts that employ integrated supply chain management to support DLA customers. These may include, but not be limited to, corporate contracts, strategic supplier alliances, and arrangements in support of performance-based logistics initiatives. Job duties for this position may include: Providing legal and policy advice on contract formation, review, authority, and delegations, source selection, socioeconomic issues, protests, FOIA, pricing, metrics and incentives, quality assurance and fiscal law. Advising contracting officers and senior contracting officials on complex, novel and difficult legal issues pertaining to supply, logistics and acquisition support and mission readiness. Providing legal advice and representation on contract administration matters, such as changes, performance, delivery and quality, terminations, alternative dispute resolution, and contract litigation. Providing legal representation before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Assisting with the preparation of timely responses to Congressional and Executive level inquiries received at the DLA field activity which are often complex, sensitive and require special attention because of a Congressional interest. Providing advice on a wide range of administrative law matters including the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, fiscal law, and contract fraud. Providing legal advice, counsel, and representation in the areas of personnel, labor, and equal opportunity law ethics installation law, and law enforcement questions.

Qualification Summary

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE 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. PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS: The following factors will be used to evaluate the suitability of candidates for this position. Knowledge and experience in Federal acquisition law (contract formation and administration) as it applies to complex, long-term contracts for supplies and services, including performance-based supply and service contracts and contracts with performance metrics and incentives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience in communicating with senior officials. Analytical ability, including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, and creative problem solving. Excellent legal and business judgment. Excellent interpersonal skills and client relationships, and the ability to interact well with clients and colleagues. 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.

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