The primary purpose of this position is to provide legal advice and counsel in broad areas of acquisition and fiscal law in support of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) in general and the Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) in particular.
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 three (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. Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply laws, regulations, policies, precedents and procedures related to Federal government acquisition and procurement and fiscal matters. 2. Knowledge of FOIA and Privacy Act statutory and regulatory requirements and limitations. 3. Skill in oral and written communication. 4. Skill in drafting legal memoranda, opinions and other documents. 5. Ability to explain options and varying provisions of procurement and fiscal laws, directives, regulations and instructions as they apply to individual procurements. 6. Ability to assess litigation risks and recommend actions to limit Command/Activity to successful challenge. Employee must adhere to the Air Force Rules of Professional Conduct and requirements specified in AFI 51-101. 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. Additional Conditions of Employment: Position is designated special-sensitive and requires a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret w/SCI clearance. This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
Reviews contract formation and administration documents and issues for solicitations, amendments, awards and modifications for legal sufficiency and sound business judgment, requiring expertise, sound judgment, and mature legal skills. Serves as fiscal law advisor to the Activity on issues regarding the proper obligation and expenditure of funds relating to contractual issues. Renders legal advice and counsel regarding contractual rights and obligations that might become future disputes and litigation. Reviews requests for information, which are generally acquisition related, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act, congressional inquiries and other requests. Ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.