Office of General Counsel, United States Marshals Service (USMS) Headquarters, U.S. Department of Justice, Crystal Gateway 3, Crystal City (Arlington), Virginia provides advice and guidance to USMS managers and employees on issues including but not limited to civil and criminal procedure, labor and personnel law, federal contracts, asset forfeiture, Freedom of Information Act/ Privacy Act, and ethics.

Duties

The Office of the General Counsel seeks an Attorney Advisor, to provide legal services on procurement and acquisition matters and who can ensure quality, consistent, and timely legal advice to senior agency officials. The incumbent will serve as an attorney in the Office of General Counsel and is responsible for providing oral and written legal advice on a wide range of procurement matters involving contract formation and administration, as well as directly representing the agency in matters before procurement quasi-adjudicative fora. The incumbent will be responsible for providing advice on procurement matters primarily to the USMS Office of Procurement. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing advice on related areas of law when they have a connection to the procurement process, such as the federal law of appropriations, federal travel, and Memoranda of Understanding. As a Attorney Advisor (General) at the GS-0905-14/15 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Providing oral and written advice on pre-award procurement issues, such as the legal sufficiency and clarity of solicitations and supporting documentation (including work statements); justifications for limiting competition; exclusions; source selection; and proposed awards. This will involve providing advice on such matters as: small business considerations; sourcing and other acquisition planning; organizational conflicts of interest issues; source selection factor application; price and cost analysis; particularly difficult negotiations with vendors; and other matters arising during the acquisition lifecycle, including the evaluation process or matters incident to decision making. Providing oral and written advice on all post-award contract matters such as: contract modifications; termination and cancellations; delays; complex claims; contractor bankruptcies; and suspensions and debarments of contractors. Providing close support to the agency in its resolution of agency protests and to contracting officers on their final decisions concerning contract claims. Representing the agency in bid protests filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), in contract appeals filed with Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA), and in other protests and matters filed with other, more specialized procurement administrative forums. The incumbent will also provide litigation support to the Department of Justice in contract appeals filed with the United States Court of Federal Claims (COFC). Researching and analyzing applicable laws and regulations and provide interpretations of those laws and regulations to the General Counsel and other officials. Drafting legal opinions and analyses and make recommendations to USMS officials at all levels. The incumbent is expected to be an authority in procurement law and to provide well-reasoned and authoritative advice, opinions, and representation. The responsibilities described above are for the full performance level. At the developmental grade levels, assignments may be of more limited scope, performed with less independence, and limited complexity. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal WorkforceAs the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 5 years post J.D. experience, including substantial experience in the following: 1) Experience interpreting and providing written and oral legal advice regarding federal procurement statutes (e.g., the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), regulations (including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Executive Orders. 2) Experience analyzing and preparing written comments regarding draft federal agency solicitations and contracts. 3) Experience providing written and oral legal advice regarding availability and advantages/disadvantages of various FAR acquisition procedures and resolving significant contract administration issues, including contract terminations and disputes. 4) Experience analyzing protest issues and preparing legal briefs in pre-award and post-award bid protests, and directly representing agencies or firms before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) on procurement and acquisition matters. 5) Experience interpreting and providing written and oral legal advice regarding appropriations law, Federal travel and Memoranda of Understanding.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree.

Contacts

• Address US MARSHALS SERVICE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL ARLINGTON, VA 22202 US
• Name: HQ STAFFING
• Phone: 703-740-8105
• Email: [email protected]