Attorney Advisor (Contract)

Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

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. Skill in transactional federal acquisition law experience and/or litigating acquisition matters before the United States Government Accountability Office, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, the United States Court of Federal Claims or a comparable forum. 2. Ability to provide authoritative legal advice concerning the various stages of contracting, involving complex and difficult legal problems arising from the formation and management of government contracts. 3. skill and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 4. Knowledge of applicable federal procurement statutes, regulations, case law, and Executive Orders and policy guidance applicable to government contracting, privatization, ethics, and acquisition. 5. Skill in interpreting the law and applying it to it to legally complex and factually complex situation and the exercise of legal judgment. 6. Must have a law degree (JD) from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the bar of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. 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.

Position Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a legal advisor, providing support for all acquisition activities including advice on source selection, contract formation, contract administration, claims and protests.

Duties

• Advice, Counsel, and Representation. With minimal oversight, provides program managers, contracting officers, and other acquisition professionals comprehensive legal and related business advice and counsel on all issues arising from or related to all AFICA activities and assists MAJCOMs on major procurements and issues of first impression. Recognized as a subject matter expert in government procurement law, the incumbent is fully knowledgeable of all major substantive federal laws, regulations, and policies relating to the practice of government procurement and related commercial law and litigation.