We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

• Provide legal counsel on Federal Government contracts, including transactional matters, contract claims and disputes, as well as a variety of Government contract related subjects such as acquisition policy, information technology and professional services, and litigating bid protests and contract appeals.
• Incumbent provides counsel on contract formation, administration, and termination for various acquisitions and performs legal research, conducts analyses, and prepares legal opinions on novel and complex legal issues.
• Provide legal advice on a full range of non-acquisition GSA programs including travel and transportation, motor vehicle/fleet management, small business matters, emergency management, personal property management and disposal, suspension and debarment, and other policy-related matters.
  
• Advise GSA officials on laws, regulations, proposed legislation, Comptroller General decisions, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals decisions, and opinions of the Office of the General Counsel of such significance that they involve nationwide impact and/or large sums of money.
  
• Review and comment on regulations, policies, procedures, orders, and other agency issuances or rulemaking actions, especially those that impact the Federal Acquisition Service, Office of Assisted Acquisitions (AAS).
• Represent the agency before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or Agency Protest Official for protests challenging procurements for which the attorney is assigned counsel.
  
• Prepare or present the agency position in appeals before the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA), including pleadings, discovery, and recommendations for settlement when appropriate. 
• Provide litigation support to the Department of Justice in representing the Government in Federal court, such as protests before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

• the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year).
• number of hours per week you worked (if part time).    

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS-13 salary range starts at $121,785  to $158,322 (includes Washington-Baltimore-Arlington-, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA locality pay). per year.  If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.  

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their law school transcript(s) by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.  

To qualify, you must possess all of the following: 

1. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (at the time of graduation); AND
2. Candidates must be an active member of the Bar in good standing (licensed to practice law) in any State, a Territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; AND
3. At least two years of professional legal experience acquired after being admitted to the bar.

How you will be evaluated

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

Candidates' resumes will be used to evaluate their professional legal experience after being admitted to the bar. However, the resume does not constitute the sole source of how you will be evaluated. The candidates’ experience will also be assessed during an interview (if applicable), with particular emphasis on the candidate's comprehension of the requirements pertinent to the specific area. While possession of the competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below is preferred, it is not required:

• Knowledge of acquisition statutes and regulations, including but not limited to the Federal Property and Administrative Service Act of 1949 (as amended), the Competition in Contracting Act, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (OFPP Act), the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
• Skill in written communication using legal research and analysis techniques to draft legal opinions.
• Ability to analyze facts, apply legal principles, and provide advice/opinions on Executive Orders, regulations, strategies, initiatives, and institutional practices.
• Knowledge of Federal procurement law, including Government contracting, statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and rulemaking procedures (e.g., Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Act, Administrative law).
• Knowledge of Federal procurement case law from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, and Government Accountability Office.
• Skill in oral communication as an authorized legal representative in both litigation and negotiation.

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

Resume: Your resume should not exceed 2 pages and must demonstrate the specialized experience related to the position for which you are applying. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process.  Your resume must contain the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, email address;
• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);
• Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
• Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic, general, or specialized experience requirements for each grade level you are applying. This information must be clearly identified in your resume. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

Note:  If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. The SF-50 or equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.

If you are a current Federal employee or Reinstatement Eligible: Submit your latest SF-50.

If you are a current or former political appointee: Submit your SF-50.

Law School transcripts: This position has a positive education requirement. You must submit a copy of your law school transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.

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