Attorney-Advisor (Contract)

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Incumbents will serve as the Attorney-Adviser (Contract) in the Office of Counsel, Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Weapon Support (Columbus), a Major Subordinate Command, located in Whitehall, OH.

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.

As an Attorney-Adviser (Contract), you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Will serve under the supervision of the Acquisition Counsel as a Senior Contracts Counsel for DLA General Counsel - Weapons Support (Columbus).
• Will also serve as a Team Leader (non-supervisory) for contract team attorneys.
• As senior legal advisor and subject matter expert for a DLA Acquisition Supply Chain Directorate in all matters related to the acquisition of supplies and services (e.g., legal issues relating to solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, modification).
• Provides advice and risk assessments on special procurements characterized by extensive discussions with high level officials, negotiation of special terms and provisions, high-level visibility, and/or substantial funds expenditure.
• Reviews and coordinates on decisions by contracting officers concerning contract claims (contractor or Government) and terminations, breach of contract actions, revocation of acceptance of defective material, and re-procurement after default.
• Provides advice and litigation support for contract challenges, overseeing, handling directly, or supporting the assigned DoJ attorney in contract related actions before the GAO, ASBCA, and/or Federal Courts.
• Manages the distribution of work among contract team attorneys and assures that work is accomplished in an accurate, responsive, and timely manner. Provides guidance and assistance to junior attorneys on complex and unusual or precedential issues and assists in training and development of junior attorneys.
• Reviews and advises on local acquisition policies, procedures, and instructions for legal sufficiency, consistency, and compliance with applicable law, including the FAR, DFARS, and agency-level guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR ATTORNEY-ADVISER (CONTRACT), GS-0905-14

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-14 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:

a. Analytical/legal ability (including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, creative problem-solving).

b. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

c. Excellent interpersonal skills and client relationships, and the ability to interact well with senior officials on controversial and sensitive issues.

d. Demonstrated Federal acquisition law knowledge and experience, preferably with the Department of Defense (DoD).

e. The ability to lead team members toward achievement of organizational goals.

f. The ability to train and assist in the development of junior attorneys.

g. The ability to work effectively with a breadth of colleagues and geographically dispersed 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.