The FRTIB is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as an Attorney-Adviser (Contract). This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Attorney-Adviser (Contract), GS-0905-11/12/13/14 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

The major duties of the position are: Serves as legal counsel to the General Counsel and other senior agency officials with responsibility for rendering legal advice and counsel on contract and procurement matters. Applies comprehensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Inter-Agency Agreements, and the field of government contracting to provide legal review and advice on documents and actions at every stage of the acquisition lifecycle. Researches and interprets legal sources, including Federal court decisions, Comptroller General decisions, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and renders formal and informal legal opinions to Agency officials and staff on difficult procurement issues. Analyzes contracting and acquisition issues and policies, identifies complex problems and concerns, and participates in developing and implementing solutions to ensure conformance with all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements. Acts as an attorney for the development and presentation of cases involving contracts and procurement issues before court and administrative hearing officers. Handles a broad scope of legal responsibilities in the areas of acquisition policy, procurement law, fiscal law, bid protest, disputes, claims, procurement integrity, and procurement fraud. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position applicants must meet the education requirement, professional certification, and specialized experience requirement as described below. Education Requirement Possess a law degree (LL.B or J.D.) and be a graduate from a full course of study in a school of Law accredited by the American Bar Association, or equivalent training. Equivalent training is that training permitted in some states in lieu of attendance at a law school. To be acceptable, this training must be of the kind and nature required by the state in which the bar exam is taken or is to be taken. AND Professional Certification Be a member in good standing of a bar association of the United States, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. AND Specialized Experience GS-11: The preferred experience for the GS-11 applicant is a working knowledge or a demonstrated interest in procurement law. GS-12: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level (equivalent to the GS-11) in the federal government. Specialized experience is defined as: two years of post-J.D. / LL.B. work experience rendering legal advice on federal contracts and acquisitions and/or serving as a government contracting specialist/contracting officer. GS-13: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level (equivalent to the GS-12) in the federal government. Specialized experience is defined as: three years of post-J.D. / LL.B. work experience rendering legal advice on federal contracts and acquisitions and/or serving as a government contracting specialist/contracting officer. GS-14: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level (equivalent to the GS-13) in the federal government. Specialized experience is defined as: four years of post-J.D. / LL.B. work experience rendering legal advice on federal contracts and acquisitions and/or serving as a government contracting specialist/contracting officer. *Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

Foreign Education. If you are using education completed at 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 the interpretation of foreign education programs. Foreign education must be deemed equivalent to that gained at an accredited U.S. education program. For further information visit the U.S. Department of Education's website concerning foreign qualifications.

Contacts

• Address Office of General Counsel 77 K Street NE Washington, DC 20002 US
• Name: HR Operations
• Phone: 202-942-1600
• Email: [email protected]