Attorney-Adviser Duties

• Provides acquisition legal guidance, counsel and support to the Command and to a multitude of Program Managers, the Research and Development Center and Laboratory Directors.
• Conducts extensive research, analysis and evaluation of highly particularized areas in support of the acquisition process.
• Provides legal advice on a variety of complex legal matters that involve contracts in excess of $100 million with unique legal problems and controversies.
• Assists DA and Department of Justice counsel in presentation of cases before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and U.S. District Court.
• Provides oral and written advice concerning post-award contract matters including claims, disputes, bankruptcies, terminations, appeals, PL 85-804 and litigation.
• Advises on cases that consistently involve matters and issues of interest to the entire DOD contracting community, Congressional Committees, the Department of Justice, and the Department of State, as well as foreign governments.
• Provides oral and written advice concerning civilian personnel law, employment discrimination law and all labor relations matters.
• Supports DA, Department of Justice and criminal investigative agencies in cases related to procurement fraud. Requirements Conditions of employment
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance for access for the duration of employment.
• This position requires the incumbent to maintain an active bar membership that permits the representation of the Federal Government in the courts of their jurisdiction to the extent that private practice attorneys are able to for their clients.
• A two-year trial/probationary period may be required.
• This position is subject to a Temporary Duty or business travel requirement of 25% or less of the time.

Qualifications

Who May :

Current and former Federal employees and US Citizens. Applicants will be evaluated to determine if they meet the minimum qualification requirements and on the extent to which their application shows possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position.

KSA's:

• Skill in legal research, analysis, and interpretation to render authoritative opinions on complex, novel, or controversial legal issues with little to no precedent.
• Skill in providing legal counsel and guidance on complex and difficult matters .
• Ability to effectively, professionally, and ethically manage a heavy caseload of clients with complex legal needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to provide clear and concise legal advice, draft legal documents, present briefings to senior leaders, and advocate on behalf of the Agency.

Qualification Requirements:

The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration: 1)

Education:

Assignments require the first professional law degree (Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctorate (J.D.)). Applicants for initial appointment into attorney positions must be graduates of law schools accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of the applicant's graduation. The Army General Counsel may make an exception upon a showing that a candidate possesses superior qualifications and that no well-qualified candidates from accredited law schools are available. 2)

Bar Membership:

Applicants must be active members in good standing (as defined by the pertinent bar) of the bar of a State, territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. 3) Professional Legal Experience NH-03: Applicants must possess two (2) years of professional legal experience after admission to the bar commensurate with the duties of the position. The Attorney Qualifying Authority may grant an exception to this requirement when an applicant possess special qualifications. NH-04: Applicants must possess more than three (3) years of professional legal experience after admission to the bar commensurate with the duties of the position. 4) Time in Grade (current Federal employees): Candidates selected for advancement will normally have completed at least one year of service that is one grade lower than the position to be filled. The selecting official may request a waiver of the one year requirement in cases w hardship or inequity exists.

NOTICE OF VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

T is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the 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 supp...Visit the Employer site for more details