Supervisory Attorney-Adviser (Contract)

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Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Supervisory Attorney-Adviser (Contract)

Whitehall, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    Yes

    Major Duties

    • Serves as Supervisory Acquisition Counsel for DLA Weapons Support and senior member of DLA General Counsel - Weapons Support under the supervision of the DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) Deputy Chief Counsel.
    • Advises the DLA Weapons Support Commander, Deputy Commander, Acquisition Executive, and senior management on complex acquisition-related legal and policy issues.
    • Provides legal advice, assistance, and representation in contract matters for supply, logistics, and acquisition support.
    • Manages delivery of professional legal services in support of the DLA Weapons Support acquisition mission.
    • Legal adviser and representative on acquisition, to include contract authority, delegations, commercial item and competitive contracting, contract review, foreign acquisition, pricing, source selection, fiscal law, and protests.
    • Advise contract administration matters, including delivery and quality, performance, and terminations.
    • Advise legal, policy, and business issues of unusual difficulty where clear legal precedent or policy guidance is lacking and provides technical oversight.
    • Directs team workflow, evaluates performance, and manages personnel actions (hiring, training, discipline). Provides expert guidance to attorneys on complex or unprecedented acquisition-related issues.

    Qualification Summary

    QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED for the Attorney-Adviser (General) GS-0905-15 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-15 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. Ability to lead, supervise, and build esprit de corps among a team of subordinate level attorneys who provide legal advice and representation. Extensive subject matter knowledge and significant experience in Federal acquisition law acquired in a legal advisory capacity, preferably within the Department of Defense (DoD), including in-depth knowledge and experience before the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Excellent oral and written communication skills and recognized proficiency as an advocate. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated effectiveness with advising senior level military and civilian management officials on controversial and sensitive issues. The ability to work effectively with a breadth of colleagues and geographically dispersed clients. 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.

  • Compensation
    $154,378-$197,200 per year
  • Industry
    Government Relations
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