See below for important information regarding this job. The duty location will be in Office of Chief Counsel: DLA Counsel - Energy at Fort Belvoir, VA.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED for ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL) GS-0905-14: 1) The first professional law degree (LL.B. 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: KSA Narrative Statements. Providing Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (KSA) narrative statements addressing the following principal selection factors, or addressing them in your resume is OPTIONAL, but strongly encouraged. a. Federal acquisition law experience (with consideration of factors such as breadth, depth, and relevance). At least one year of relevant experience at the next lower federal grade-level is mandatory. Equivalent military, state, or private law experience maybe substituted for Federal service. b. Legal experience in the drafting, negotiating, concluding and amending international agreements. c. Analytical/legal ability (including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, creative problem solving). d. Excellent oral and written communication skills. e. Excellent interpersonal skills and client relationships, and the ability to interact well with senior officials on controversial and sensitive issues. f. Excellent legal and business judgment. g. Knowledge of environmental, international and tax law is highly desirable. 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.
Serves as a Senior Contracts Counsel for a DLA Acquisition Supply Chain. Provides legal advice and assistance on supply chain contract matters for supply/logistics/acquisition support of items managed by the supply chain. Represents agency in protests to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims and appeals to the Federal courts and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA). These contracts cover the acquisition of $12B of a broad range of petroleum, natural gas, electricity, missile fuels, and coal products on behalf of DLA customers including privatization of DoD utility distribution systems located on military installations. Prepares complete, accurate, and legally sound responses to Congressional inquiries in contract matters. Participates in the DLA Contract Practice Group, seminars, and other GC teaming arrangements, as requested. Acts as team leader and manages the distribution of work among contract team attorneys and assures that work is accomplished in an accurate, responsive, and timely manner.