The primary purpose of this position is to produce responsive, cost effective, mission-focused acquisition solutions to maximize operational capabilities.

Duties

Legal advisor for the acquisition program. Provides program managers and contracting officers a single point of contact for answering legal questions arising from the acquisition of services and other programs. Reviews complex contractual documents for legal sufficiency and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policy. Examines legal issues raised by requests for formal opinions. Perform professional legal research and analysis and renders written and oral opinions to staff and procurement officials on extremely complex and difficult issues of fact and law. Furnishes oral advice as to legal authority, comparative benefits and consequences of various types and forms of contracts or actions. Serves as a senior attorney, furnishing advice and guidance to other attorneys, both military and civilian. Coordinates activities with other attorneys to attain maximum efficiency and consistency of effort.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• 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
• Attorney appointments are subject to serve a one-year probationary 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
• Must have a law degree (JD or LLB) from an ABA accredited law school and be a member m good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia (CON'T)
• (CON'T) Five years of relevant experience and/or a Master of Laws (LLM) in Government Contracts is desirable
• Incumbent must be currently licensed as an attorney and counselor at law in a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
• Must be able to obtain and retain up to a SECRET Security Clearance
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for the position
• Employee may be required to file an Office of Government Ethics (OGE Form 450) Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually thereafter

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). NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcript. 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. QUALIFICATIONS: Professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position, such as: Research and respond to difficult legal questions and methods of research, analyzing, interpreting, and applying Federal and State laws, regulations, policy directives, contracts, and other legal instruments; Examine, interpret, and advise on cases, instruments, directives, and makes recommended improvements or reversal of any adverse trends with attention to high risk/problem prone areas of adjudication; Provide legal advice on high-level inquiries, proposed legislation, policies, and regulations where a legal or legal related issues is involved; Develop solutions to problems involving highly intricate legal, factual, and political questions, and provides correct, practical legal advice and services in a timely manner. 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: Knowledge of federal acquisition and fiscal law (including but not limited to Major Services Acquisition, Systems Acquisition, Research & Development, Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS), contracting matters, and the Fiscal, aspects thereof). Knowledge of rules, procedures, policies and programs of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate to perform the procedural and administrative work of the organization to include knowledge of theories, principles and techniques of legal research. Skill in researching legal issues raised by requests for formal opinions, the analysis of complex factual situations in light of the results of such legal research and general legal principles, and the preparation of written legal opinions and fraud remedies plans based upon such research and analysis. Skill in using negotiation techniques to protect the Government's position m major acquisition actions. Ability to compile and report data, analyze statistical data for trends, and to make adjustments to the programs. Skill and ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. 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 JB Langley-Eustis 45 Nealy Avenue Ste 224 JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23665 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]