ATTORNEY ADVISER (CONTRACT)

⁠​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌⁠ The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a legal advisor, providing support for all USAF Security Assistance Training contract activities. Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force. Chief legal counsel for USAF Security Assistance and/or Security Cooperation Training contracts. Incumbent provides AFSAT a single point of contact for answering legal questions arising from International designated programs. Applies knowledge of statutory and regulatory law provisions, as interpreted by courts and administrative boards, to develop legal advice that best satisfies Air Force command priorities. Incumbent reviews complex contractual documents for legal sufficiency and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policy. Performs independent professional legal review of USAF International Training designated contractual documents, contractual forms, and specialized contractual provisions involving millions of dollars and the most difficult and complex issues of fact and law. Examines legal issues raised by requests for formal opinions and provides oral advice to AETC/IA and AFSAT personnel at various levels on pertinent contract issues. Performs professional legal research and analysis and renders written and oral opinions to AETC/IA and AFICA leadership and staff on extremely complex and difficult issues of fact and law concerning the legality and enforceability of contracts; interpretation of contractual provisions; resolution of ambiguities; compliance with laws. Examines legal issues raised by requests for formal opinions and provides oral advice to AETC/IA and AFSAT personnel at various levels on pertinent international law issues. Provides legal review, consultation, and advice on international law issues, to include letters of offer and agreement, foreign military training agreements, off shore procurement, relationships with international organizations, weapons system procurement, training and execution in the AOR, application of the Arms Export Control Act, and other international legal matters. Maintains current knowledge of changing statutory and regulatory guidance. Performs timely completion of administrative legal duties as assigned by AETC/IA and AFSAT leadership. Serves as legal advisor, furnishing advice and guidance.

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.

Specialized Experience :

In addition to the basic requirement, you must have professional legal experience in excess of two (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: 1. Professional knowledge of Security Assistance and/or Security Cooperation Programs to include Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Foreign Military Financing and other DoD Grant Aid supported contracts, federal acquisition law (including but not limited to Systems Acquisition; Research & Development; and, Facilities contracting matters and the Fiscal, Taxation, Environmental, Anti-Trust, and Patents, Copyright, and Technical Data Rights aspects thereof). 2. Maintenance of a current license as an attorney and counselor at law in a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. 3. Demonstrated skill in researching legal issues raised by requests for formal opinions, the analysis of complex factual situations in light of the results of such legal research and general legal principles, and the preparation of written legal opinions and fraud remedies plans based upon such research and analysis. 4. Proven skill in effectively communicating, both orally and in writing. 5. Proven skill in using negotiation techniques to protect the Government's position in major acquisition actions. At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and dated within four months of application.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.