Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to Provide specialized professional legal advice and counsel to USCYBERCOM, including the Commanders, the Command Acquisition Executive (J9), Cyber Procurement Office, Capability and Resource Integration Directorate (J8), as well as the Joint Chiefs of Staff Office of Legal Counsel, Office of the Secretary of Defense regarding all aspects of federal acquisition law.

Duties

-Serves as program counsel in the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate as principal legal advisor and consultant on the most complex and difficult federal acquisitions affecting USCYBERCOM. Performs as lead for provision of legal advice to USCYBERCOM (Commanders, Directors, the Command Acquisition Executive, and Acquisitions officials), as well as JCS/OLC, regarding all phases of the acquisition process to include, but not limited to: acquisition planning; solicitation; negotiation; source selection; contract formation; award; contract administration and modification; contract termination; contract protest and litigation support; contract close out; fiscal law; conflicts of interests and other acquisition and business matters. Provides authoritative advice regarding acquisitions that are often characterized by high funding levels, high complexity, and high visibility within USCYBERCOM and in the political arena. -Serves as fiscal law advisor to the Command's leadership on issues regarding the proper obligation and expenditure of funds relating to contractual issues. -Serves as the technical lead technology transfer initiatives and in protecting the government's Intellectual Property rights in all federal acquisition actions conducted at USCYBERCOM. -Performs other legal duties as assigned by the Staff Judge Advocate.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new CES employees are required to complete a three-year CES trial period
• 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/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft.
• The incumbent must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1.
• Employee is required to file an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure, OGE 450 Form.

Qualifications

This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. 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. MUST ATTACH COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS AND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ABOVE In addition to the above requirement: Professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position, such as: Mastery of and skill in applying concepts, principles, and practices pertinent to the practice of an advisory attorney in a complex, multi-functional military command. The required level of knowledge not only enables the incumbent to address the full range of commonly encountered contract law issues, but also to provide legal counsel in difficult and complex situations, such as those that extend precedents and established policy to address issues not treatable using standard means, and to contribute substantively to the Command's knowledge base to establish benchmarks and facilitate efficient/effective handling of similar issues in the future. Recent and significant experience interpreting and applying contracting, fiscal, employment, and environmental law, and dealing with ethics issues is extremely important. This level of knowledge is such as would be obtained through achievement of a JD degree, supplemented by at least three years' experience as an advisory attorney. A law degree from an ABA accredited law school, admission to a state or District of Columbia bar, and current good standing to practice before the court of admission are required. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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. Knowledge of acquisition laws, regulations, policies, and practices as embodied in federal statute, Department of Defense, Air Force, and judicial and administrative decisions. 2. Knowledge of intellectual property (data and computer software rights and patents) laws, regulations, policies, and practices related to all aspects of federal acquisition. 3. Knowledge of rules, procedures, policies, and substantive legal programs of the Offices of the Staff Judge Advocate. 4. Skill in performing extensive legal research and analysis in complex areas of law with little precedence, and in creating accurate, concise, and clear written and oral communication based on that research. 5. Skill in negotiating techniques to protect the government's position. 6. Ability to recognize, analyze, and segregate various legal aspects of complex factual situations and write concise sound legal opinions and the ability to provide effective legal representation during negotiations, hearings, and litigation concerning all aspects of federal acquisition as well as the ability to explain complex legal principles and recommend appropriate actions. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT'D: 1. The employee may be recalled to duty, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and may be required to work overtime. To meet deadlines imposed by the need for resolutions to urgent legal problems involving national security and fluid real-life situations, more than a 40-hour work week will frequently be required. Additionally, the employee may be required to support 24/7 legal activities in operations centers during contingencies and exercises. 2. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Therefore, incumbent is required to: (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs, and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. Incumbent may be selected for random drug testing and may be subject to reasonable suspicion testing and safety mishap or accident testing. 3. Candidates are required to disclose any pending ethics or other judicial or miscellaneous allegations under review, including any adverse findings by a state bar or disciplinary committee and must consent to provide a letter for each state where admitted to demonstrate good standing. 4. Emergency/Mission Essential Employees" per DoD 1400.25-M. Mission Essential/Emergency Employee(s)" Mission essential /emergency designated employees are defined for peacetime operations. Positions must be manned under all weather conditions for reasons of continuity of medical, safety, national defense, and other crucial operations (e.g., security, fire protection, medical, communications, etc.). Employees required to remain on duty or report to work regardless of any general announcement. 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Cyber Excepted Service 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]