The primary purpose of this position is to provide complete legal service that will facilitate the United States Air Force's Successful execution of its acquisitions.

Duties

- With some supervision, the incumbent conducts legal research on difficult legal or factual questions in connection to bid protests and contract dispute litigation pending before the United States Government Accountability Office ("GAO"), the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals ("ASBCA") or the federal courts. - With some supervision, the incumbent prepares written legal products, pleading and litigation documents for the assigned senior counsel's review and use (e.g., the Agency Report required by GAO Bid Protest Regulation 4 C.F.R. Section 21.3(d), the Rule 4 file required by the ASBCA, and the non-litigation related legal documents). - Whenever litigation is undertaken, the incumbent will be given responsibility for some phase of the written or oral proceeding.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-secret security clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• Overtime may be required.
• periodic travel away from normal duty station may be required.
• Incumbent is required to file an Office of Government Ethics (OGE 450) Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• 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.
• Leave accrual incentive will be considered.
• Superior Qualification requests will be considered.
• 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/.

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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 In addition to the basic requirement, you must have professional legal experience in excess of two (2) years that commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position at equivalent to the GS-11 level or National Security Personnel System (YA-02) level, or the second professional law degree (LL.M.), plus one year of professional legal experience at the GS-11 level or National Security Personnel System YA2 level. GS-13 In addition to the basic requirement, you must have professional legal experience in excess of two (2) years that commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities. GS-14 In addition to the basic requirement: you must have professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities. 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. Graduation from an accredited law school (J.D.) and active membership in good standing in the bar of a State or the District of Columbia. 2. Two (2) years of federal acquisitions related experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level. The second professional degree (LL.M.) in government procurement lay may be substituted for one year of federal acquisition related experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level. 3. Knowledge of procedural rules governing litigation at the United States Government Accountability Office, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, and the United States Court of Federal Claims. 4. Knowledge of applicable federal procurement statues, regulations (including the Federal Acquisitions Regulation, Department of Defense regulations, and the Air Force regulations), case law, Executive Orders and executive branch and agency policy guidance applicable to government contracting, privatization, ethics, acquisitions. Proficiency in legal research methods, including familiarity with on-line legal databases and other agency resources. 5. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate authoritative oral legal advice concerning the various stages of contracting, acquisition and procurement management. Skill in interpreting the law and applying it to specific situations and the exercise of legal judgement. 6. Ability to render authoritative written and legal opinions and products involving extremely complex and difficult legal problems arising from the formation and management of contracts. Highly skilled in reviewing all legal documents (e.g., agency contractual instruments, pleading, discovery, and other non-litigation related legal documents) for legal sufficiency and protection of the government interests. 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 AF Legal Operations Agency - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]