Attorney (Procurement Fiscal and Contract Law) Job

Vacancy No. DESTIMP-12653427-25-VL Department Federal Bureau of Investigation
Salary $104,604.00 to $159,950.00 Grade 14 to 15
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/20/2024 Close Date 11/30/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Huntsville, ALWashington, DC


Summary

The Fiscal and Contract Law Unit handles all aspects of the federal procurement process, including acquisition planning, award determinations, protests, contract administration, and claims resolution. It also provides comprehensive fiscal law advice, to include issues related to bona fide need requirements, augmentation, interagency financing arrangements, authorization concerns, and legislative drafting. The unit further advises on facilities/real estate issues and environmental concerns.

Duties

GS-14

  • Conduct legal research and prepare written analysis on relevant topics.
  • Assist in the FBI's response to bid protests before the GAO.
  • Advise clients verbally and in writing on legal issues relating to subject matter covered by unit.
GS-15
  • Briefs executive management on legal conclusions derived from comprehensive legal research.
  • Serve as lead attorney in GAO protests by acting as counsel of record and leading development of strategy in bid protests.
The ideal candidate will possess three years of substantive experience in procurement/government contracts law.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance.
  • Selectee may be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
  • Selectee may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.

Qualifications

  • Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school.
  • Proof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association.
GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience.

GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience.

Education


Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting both proof of JD degree and proof of good standing with a bar within a US jurisdiction. Please see the "Required Documents" under How to Apply for additional information.

Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in addition to a J.D.) and be an active member of the bar (any US jurisdiction).

Additional information

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Memorandum of Understanding: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on a SF-50, i.e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished, no credit will be given for the time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum of Understanding):

  1. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties).
  2. The month/year work began.
  3. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.).
  4. Specific duties performed.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants deemed most competitive will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration.All applicants are rated on the following competencies:

  • Analytic Thinking
  • Communication
  • Governance and Legal Jurisprudence
  • Leadership
  • Oral/Written Communication
  • Research

Required Documents

To apply for this position, provide a complete application package which includes the following REQUIRED documents:

1. Your cover letter and resume
2. A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages
3. Proof of current and active bar association membership
4. Copy of Law School Transcripts
5. Current SF-50 (if external government employee)
6. As applicable, supporting documentation for veterans' preference eligibility (see below)

Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar association Membership.

Step 1: Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email.
Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate. (Example: OGC_MH_FCLU_2024_Huntsville External/Internal)
Step 3: Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov

How to Apply

To apply for the Attorney (Procurement - Fiscal and Contract Law) position, please click here.

Agency contact information

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Address
Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20535
US
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Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.