Summary
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The duty location will be in the Office of General Counsel in DLA Headquarters, Fort Belvoir, VA.
Duties
As the Attorney-Adviser(General), Deputy, Acquisition Law Division, you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Provides legal support and advice to the HQ DLA J7 (Acquisition) staff, which is responsible for a 9000-member acquisition organization (largest DOD Fourth Estate population) with almost $50B in contract obligations annually, supporting all military services.
- Serves as Deputy Acquisition Law Division Chief, responsible for Acquisition Law guidance and advice to acquisition law attorneys at the geographically dispersed DLA Contracting Services Office and DLA Major Subordinate Command Offices of Counsel. Fosters collaboration and communication between and among the Headquarters legal enterprise and the DLA Major Subordinate Command Offices of Counsel.
- Advises on acquisition law issues such as procurement and policy reviews, contract-related litigation and protests, data rights, contracting support for other activities and agencies, review of Congressional requests, contract tax matters, and end use certificates.
- Consults with the Chief, Acquisition Law Division, as well as the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel on matters of major importance and keeps them and members of the DLA Leadership Team informed of significant acquisition developments and legal issues.
- Serves as the Chief, Acquisition Law Division in the Chief's absence, as required.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- This is an Excepted Service position.
- Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
- Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Bargaining Unit Status: No
- Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required
Qualifications
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-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 individuals 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 hiring team will evaluate the legal experience described in your application package or resume and screened for competencies required to perform the duties of the position as described in the Major Duties section of this announcement. The hiring team will evaluate the QUALITY of experience and will screen to determine how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of this 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 GS-15 level.
PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS:
Provide Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (KSA) narrative statements addressing the following principal selection factors:
a. Demonstrated expert knowledge of the Government procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to all aspects of Government contract formation and administration and the demonstrated ability to provide authoritative legal expertise on a broad range of complex contract management issues and problems.
b. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse, senior client base and to occasionally serve in a senior leader role in providing advice on a broad range of complex acquisition issues and problems.
c. Demonstrated analytical ability, including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, preventive law and creative problem solving.
OTHER SELECTION FACTORS:
KSA narrative statements are not required for the following other selection factors:
-Experience and knowledge of the Department of Defense or other similar Federal agency general administrative law procedures and processes.
-Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Excellent legal and business judgment.
-Ability to provide superior service to 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.
Education
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.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Selection(s) will be based on the judgment of the selecting official as to which applicant is best qualified to perform the duties of the position.
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated based on the application package submitted. An oral interview may be conducted with some, none, or all candidates, depending upon the relative qualifications of the applicants.
Required Documents
Required documents for submission vary based on the application authority (e.g. applying as a Veteran, a current permanent Federal employee, a military spouse, etc.) Your complete application includes your resume, legal writing sample, 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.
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:
1. Resume: You must submit a resume. At a minimum, your resume should contain your name, address, and contact information, a general description of all past employment relevant to the practice of law, including dates of employment, law school attended, and date of first admission to bar. Your resume should demonstrate your Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities relevant to the position for which you are applying. 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.
You may include additional information in your resume or a cover letter at your discretion.
2. Writing Sample: A short writing sample (no more than 10 pages double-spaced).
3. KSA Narrative: A Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) narrative statement specifically describing the three specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position listed above under the PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS section of this announcement.
4. TRANSCRIPTS: Official 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 TRANSCRIPTS TO VERIFY EDUCATIONAL CLAIMS AND POSSESSION OF THE FIRST PROFESSIONAL LAW DEGREE (LL.B OR J.D.)]
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH APPLICATION, IF APPLICABLE:
5. If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
6. A copy of your most recent performance appraisal (if current Federal employee).
7. If you are applying under Veterans' Preference, you should submit documentation for Veterans' Preference. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents.
8. If you are applying under Military Spouse Preference, you should provide supporting documentation for military spouse preference.
IF SELECTED, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
9. 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. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good standing and in active status prior to appointment.
10. 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.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on what authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee). Please review the following to see if there are any documents you need to provide: https://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/Careers/supportingdocumentation.pdf
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Ms. Bre Parra
Management Analyst
Breanna.Parra@DLA.mil
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.
Applications must be submitted ON-LINE via USAJobs by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date of the announcement.
Only complete application packages will be considered. APPLICATIONS THAT FAIL TO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
- To begin, click Apply to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12543569
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, the most highly qualified candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .
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