ATTORNEY ADVISOR (CONTRACT)

ATTORNEY ADVISOR

(CONTRACT) DutiesGS-14:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide complete legal services that will facilitate the United States Air Force's successful execution of its acquisitions. As the world's leader in military flight operations, the Air Force frequently procures complex aviation systems and services that support and are vital to its mission to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace.

DUTIES:

GS-12:

• With some supervision, the incumbent conducts legal research on difficult legal or factual questions in connection to bud protest and contract dispute litigation pending before the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCS) or the federal courts.
• With some supervision, the incumbent prepares written legal products, pleadings and litigation documents for the assigned senior counsel review and use.
• Whenever litigation is undertaken, the incumbent will be given responsibility for some phase of the written or oral proceeding.

GS-13:

• The incumbent is assigned work from the Supervisory Attorney, a Principal Senior Trial Attorney, and/or the

AFLOA/JAQ

Director of the Commercial Litigation Directorate.

• Prepares Authoritative Written Products. Incumbent prepares required memoranda of fact and law and other critical litigations pleadings.
• Maintains Highest Level of Federal Acquisition Subject Matter Expert.

The incumbent maintains federal acquisition subject matter expertise by indecently reviewing and researching changes in federal procurement statute, regulation, executive branch policy and case precedent.

GS-14:

• The incumbent is assigned by the designated Supervisory Attorney, Principal Senior Trial Attorney or, on occasion, by the Director of the

AFLOA/JAQ

Commercial Litigation Directorate to serve as the primary attorney charged with the preparation and presentation of the United States Department of the Air Force's position in multiple federal procurement litigation (e.g., bid protests, contract disputes, etc.)

• Maintains Highest Level of Federal Acquisition Matter Expertise and Provides Reliable Legal Advice. Requirements Conditions of employment
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: afciviliancareers/regulatory/
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see sss.gov.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Attorney appointments are subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Candidates are not required to have active duty service or veterans' preference to be referred and considered. All qualified candidates who meet the recruitment assessment criteria will be referred to the selecting official.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Advance in hire may be authorized if t is demonstrable proof on your resume
• Incumbent must be currently licensed, active and in good standing as an attorney in a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Incumbent is required to submit an initial and annual OGE 450 (Financial Disclosure) in accordance with the Joint Ethics Regulation
• Overtime may be required
• Temporary duty travel may be required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance
• The nature of the incumbent's cases and legal endeavors is Type III (

Reference:

GSPS for General Atorney series, GS-0905, TS-18, dated May 1974)

• The incumbent's required level of responsibility is Level C (

Reference:

GSPS for General Attorney Series, GS-0905 Series, TS-18, dated May 1974)

• Incumbent must be active and in good standing with his or her bar
• This is a centrally managed position Qualifications

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• You MUST have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD).
• In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.

S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status. GS-12:

Specialized Experience:

In addition to the basic requirement, you must have professional legal experience in excess of two (2) years that commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position at equivalent to the GS-11 level or National Security Personnel System (YA-02) level, or The second professional law degree (LL.M.), plus one year of professional legal experience at the GS-11 level or National Security Personnel System YA2 level. GS-13:

Specialized Experience:

In addition to the basic requirement, you must have professional legal experience in excess of two (2) years that commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities. GS-14:

Specialized Experience:

In addition to the basic requirement: you must have professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: GS-12: 1. Graduation from an accredited law school (J.D.) and active membership in good standing in the bar of a State or the District of Columbia. 2. Proficiency in legal research methods, including familiarity with on-line legal databases and other agency resources. 3. Ability to clearly and ef...Visit the Employer site for more details