The primary purpose of this position is to serves its client, the Department of the AF, by providing members of the Secretariat, Air Staff, Assistant Secretary (Acquis., Tech and Logistics), Program Executive Officers (PEOs), and field level offices with actionable, candid, and independent legal advice and counsel, effective advocacy, and creative problem solving, on all matters pertaining to government procurement law (acquisition planning, source selection, and contract administration issues)

Duties

Is responsible for providing legal advice on a wide range of acquisition and intellectual property matters including research and development authorities and agreements, science and technology and technology transfer (including associated Special Access Program (SAP) level duties and responsibilities). Provide legal advice on defense industrial base matters to include advising the Air Force Foreign Investment Review Office on matters related to the Committee of Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and providing advice to Department of the Air Force officials on Foreign Ownership, Control Investment related concerns for the Air Force and Space Force Represents the General Counsel's office at meetings on problems relating to areas of expertise. Attends meetings with high ranking officials from DoD, other government agencies, and private industry on matters relating to Air Force policy in areas of expertise. As assigned and without direct supervision, accomplishes specialized projects, which require an exceptionally high level of legal training and experience Represents the Office of the General Counsel and/or the Air Force in conferences with senior representatives of DoD and other defense agencies and military departments, other government agencies, and private industry on matters of interest to the Air Force Serves as agency liaison with assigned trial attorneys and actively guides prosecution, defense, and resolution of claims and lawsuits brought by and against the United States or the Air Force related to the areas of expertise including intellectual property and of particular interest to the General Counsel

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Applicant must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
• Must have graduated from an accredited law school and admission to, and in good standing with, the bar of a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian DTP illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety
• Employee must file SF 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report
• Work may require occasional overtime. Employee may be required to travel by commercial or military air in the performance of TDY assignments
• Attorney appointments are subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Candidates are not required to have active duty service or veterans? preference to be referred and considered. All qualified candidates who meet the recruitment assessment criteria will be referred to the selecting official.
• This position meets the professional exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.207).

Qualifications

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. 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. Superior knowledge of applicable substantive federal laws, regulations, and policies with specific focus on government acquisition, intellectual property and defense industrial base matters 2. Knowledge of the role and duties of a senior government attorney 3. Ability to successfully accomplish specialized projects and resolve novel problems by applying facts to applicable law to achieve Air Force objectives 4. Skilled in various research methodologies, including computer-assisted technologies; ability to gather, analyze, and coherently communicate data involving complex legal issues and theories 5. Knowledge of communication methodologies and staffing processes peculiar to the legal profession 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; skilled at communicating, coordinating, and collaborating in order to foster effective working relationships 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.

Education

Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force.

Contacts

• Address HQ USAF and Support Elements - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]