Supervisory Attorney-Adviser (Contract)

DutiesServes as Supervisory Attorney (Contract) over a mix of GS-13 and GS-14 attorneys in support of DLA's Contracting Services Office (DCSO), which has locations at Fort Belvoir, VA, Richmond, VA, Philadelphia, PA, and Columbus, OH.Leads the DCSO Legal Support team, assigning work and ensuring timely, accurate, and responsive client support; responsible for performance evaluations of civilian members.Periodically travels to other DCSO locations on an as-needed basis to foster consistency and teamwork, and to establish and maintain strong client relationships.Serves as principal legal advisor to the Director, DCSO and staff, concerning a wide variety of acquisition, contract administration, litigation, acquisition operations and policy matters.Personally and through subordinates, advises DCSO contracting officers and other Agency personnel on procurements during all stages of acquisition.Provides advice on contract formation matters, to include: acquisition planning, solicitation language, evaluation of offers, source selection, preparation of contract award decisions, debriefings, and award documents.Personally and through subordinates, advises on responses to bid protests filed with the Agency or Contracting Officer. Acts as Agency attorney of record for bid protests before the Government Accountability Office, including preparing the Agency Report and all filings.Personally and through subordinates, advises on contract administration matters, including advising on contract modifications, disputes, requests for equitable adjustment, claims, and termination actions.Personally and through subordinates, assists the Department of Justice in cases filed in Federal court, including bid protests filed at the Court of Federal Claims.Personally and through subordinates, assists DCSO personnel with respect to internal and external reviews and audits, including Red Team reviews.Works closely and collaborates with HQ DLA Acquisition Law Division and DLA Major Subordinate Command Offices of Counsel on acquisition matters, bid protests, disputes, litigation, and other matters.Designs or participates in training on acquisition matters to be presented to DCSO personnel or other attorneys, supporting skills development and enhancement.Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. CitizenThis is an Excepted Service position.Tour of Duty: Set ScheduleSecurity Requirements: Non-Critical Service with Secret AccessAppointment 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): ExemptSelective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedBargaining Unit Status: NoFinancial Disclosure Requirement: RequiredSupervisory Probation: RequiredCompletion of Supervisory Certification Program: Required Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED for ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL): 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. The legal experience described in your application package or resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies required to perform the duties of the position as described in the Major Duties section of this announcement. The QUALITY of experience will be evaluated and screened to determine how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced 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 grade level.In accordance with DoDI 1442.2 (Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys), promotion for this position is based on the individual's 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.PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS:KSA Narrative Statements: Providing Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (KSA) narrative statements addressing the following principal selection factors, or addressing them in your resume is OPTIONAL, but strongly encouraged. a. Demonstrated expert knowledge of the Government procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to all aspects of Government contract formation and administration, especially pertaining to service contracting, and the demonstrated ability to provide authoritative legal expertise on a broad range of complex contract management issues and problems, including experience with bid protest defense and responding to contract claims. b. Demonstrated leadership and management skills and experience necessary to supervise a team of experienced acquisition attorneys. c. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse, experienced client base and to serve in a senior leader role in providing advice and guidance to senior leadership and contracting personnel from DLA's geographically-dispersed DCSO.OTHER SELECTION FACTORS: a. Extensive federal acquisition law experience (preferably in the Department of Defense, and preferably including high dollar value and/or complex sole source and competitive procurements and/or difficult regulatory/policy issues). b. Excellent analytical/legal ability (including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, and creative problem-solving). c. Excellent oral and written communication skills. d. Leadership ability and experience. e. Excellent interpersonal skills and client relationships, and the ability to interact well with senior officials on controversial and sensitive issues. f. Legal and business judgment. g. Ability to provide superior service to clients as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and leader of a unit of acquisition attorneys. 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. Additional informationExcepted Service Position: This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.Veterans Information: There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their submissions. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF-15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov). As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdfDrug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou 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.