Attorney-Adviser(General) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties As the Attorney-Adviser(General), Deputy, Acquisition Law Division, you will be responsible for the following duties: Provides legal support and advice to the HQ DLA J7 (Acquisition) staff, which is responsible for a 9000-member acquisition organization (largest DOD Fourth Estate population) with almost $50B in contract obligations annually, supporting all military services. Serves as Deputy Acquisition Law Division Chief, responsible for Acquisition Law guidance and advice to acquisition law attorneys at the geographically dispersed DLA Contracting Services Office and DLA Major Subordinate Command Offices of Counsel. Fosters collaboration and communication between and among the Headquarters legal enterprise and the DLA Major Subordinate Command Offices of Counsel. Advises on acquisition law issues such as procurement and policy reviews, contract-related litigation and protests, data rights, contracting support for other activities and agencies, review of Congressional requests, contract tax matters, and end use certificates. Consults with the Chief, Acquisition Law Division, as well as the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel on matters of major importance and keeps them and members of the DLA Leadership Team informed of significant acquisition developments and legal issues. Serves as the Chief, Acquisition Law Division in the Chief's absence, as required. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen This is an Excepted Service position. Tour of Duty: Set Schedule Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Bargaining Unit Status: No Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required Qualifications 1) The first professional law degree (LL.B. 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 individuals 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 hiring team will evaluate the legal experience described in your application package or resume and screened for competencies required to perform the duties of the position as described in the Major Duties section of this announcement. The hiring team will evaluate the QUALITY of experience and will screen to determine how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of this 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 GS-15 level. PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS: Provide Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (KSA) narrative statements addressing the following principal selection factors: a. Demonstrated expert knowledge of the Government procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to all aspects of Government contract formation and administration and the demonstrated ability to provide authoritative legal expertise on a broad range of complex contract management issues and problems. b. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse, senior client base and to occasionally serve in a senior leader role in providing advice on a broad range of complex acquisition issues and problems. c. Demonstrated analytical ability, including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, preventive law and creative problem solving. OTHER SELECTION FACTORS: KSA narrative statements are not required for the following other selection factors: -Experience and knowledge of the Department of Defense or other similar Federal agency general administrative law procedures and processes. -Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills. -Excellent legal and business judgment. -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. Education You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Additional information Excepted Service Position: This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. Veterans Information: There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their submissions. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF-15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at ). As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications

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