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.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

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.

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.

The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.

Qualifications

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

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; and roof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association

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

Relocation expenses MAY be borne by the FBI for internal candidates. Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location will be required to complete a one-year commitment to the assignment prior to moving to a new position at the FBI.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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How you will be evaluated

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

All applicants are rated on the following competencies:

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

Required Documents

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

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.

How to Apply

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

Agency contact information

OGC Jobs

Email: ogc-jobs@fbi.gov

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

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.

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