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Attorney-Adviser (Contract)

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Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. The duty location will be located: Office of General Counsel-Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Headquarters, Fort Belvoir, VA

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED for the Attorney-Adviser (Contract), GS-0905-15 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-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 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. Contract litigation experience. At least one year of relevant experience at the next lower federal grade is mandatory. Equivalent military, state, or private law experience may be substituted for Federal service. b. Demonstrated expert knowledge in the following areas: Experience in litigating cases before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, Court of Federal Claims, and Government Accountability Office. Experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures in each forum. c. Experience in developing litigation strategy; preparing pleadings, trial briefs, motions, settlement negotiations, and witness preparation; and, developing and responding to discovery. d. Excellent analytical ability, including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, and creative problem solving. e. Excellent communication skills (oral and written). f. Excellent legal and business judgment. g. Excellent interpersonal skills and client relationships, and the ability to interact well with senior officials on controversial and sensitive issues. 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.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on what authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, a current permanent Federal employee, a reinstatement, etc). Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your application eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be further considered. PLEASE REVIEW THE LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: https://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/Careers/supportingdocumentation.pdf APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED: 1. Resume: Must include your name and contact information, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. 2. TRANSCRIPTS: Transcripts must contain the applicant's name, the name of the school, the degree awarded, date conferred, and all required courses as required by the position. [IF SELECTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS] 3. If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). 4. A copy of your most recent performance appraisal (if current Federal employee). 5. If you are applying as a Veteran or Active Duty Military Member, you should submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. These documents may include but are not limited to: DD214 (which indicates character of service), SF-15, VA Letter and/or Activation/Deactivation orders. 6. If applicable, supporting documentation for military spouse preference. APPLICANTS MAY SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING WITH APPLICATION (OPTIONAL): 7. Cover Letter. Applicants may submit a separate cover letter if desired. Cover letters may include a brief narrative statement outlining the applicant's experience relevant to the principal selection factors listed under Qualifications in the Requirements section above. IF SELECTED, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: 8. Proof 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. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure within 6 months of the date of application or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website dated within 6 months. If there is no date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. 9. A sworn statement signed by you as to whether or not you have ever been found by any tribunal to have committed any crime or other act reflecting upon your suitability to practice law. Applications will NOT be accepted or considered if sent by mail or facsimile. Only on-line applications will be considered. GENERAL COUNSEL CONTACT INFORMATION: Bre Parra [email protected]

Department Information

Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Department

Department of Defense

Location

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Virginia, United States

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