The primary purpose of this position, ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (CONTRACT) NH-0905-04, is to serve as a senior legal advisor, providing support for all acquisition activities serviced, including advice on technology transfer and data rights issues. Advises the Program Executive Office (PEO) on all matters except military justice.

Duties

Serve as chief legal counsel for designated Program Executive Office (PEO) acquisition programs. Provide legal advice and assistance to Federal laboratories and Technology Transfer officials on Technology Transfer, services, data rights copyright law, licensing and intellectual property law as assigned. Examine legal issues raised by requests for formal opinions or legal advice. Communicate and coordinate legal advice with other attorneys and the offices of General Counsel at higher levels with the Air Force, as well as other Department of Defense agencies and other agencies of Federal, State and Local Government. Maintain current knowledge of changing statutory and regulatory guidance relating to system development, technology acquisition, technology transfer services, and sustainment, as well as general developments in technology that may improve the effective delivery of legal services.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• 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/
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain the appropriate security and program clearance necessary to execute the duties of this position.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• 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
• Incumbent is required to maintain Continuing Legal Education (CLE) currency as established by incumbent's bar.
• 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.
• Employee 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.
• Certificate of Good standing must be dated within 4 months of the application, on-line screen print is sufficient so long as it shows obtained dated w/in 4 months of the date of application. Bar Card is not acceptable proof.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) approximately 30 days per year.
• Incumbent is required to file and OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• 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.
• Attorney appointments are subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Employee must adhere to the Air Force Rules of Professional Conduct.
• This is a centrally managed position that is located in the Legal career field.

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. A copy of the Bar Card is not sufficient proof of good standing. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT THE NH-04 (GS-14 or GS-15) LEVEL: The attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Level of Supervision. Attorneys performing duties in GS-15 positions are expected to perform with substantial independence, even when working on the most complex or difficult matters. 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. Professional knowledge of federal acquisition law and related legal matters (including but not limited to Systems Acquisition; Research & Development; and Facilities contracting matters and the Fiscal, Taxation, Environmental, Anti-Trust, ethics, various civil law matters and Patents, Copyright, Licensing, and Technical Data Rights aspects thereof). Provide a wide variety of and Technology Transfer services, as assigned, including but not limited to patents, trademarks, copyrights, data rights, licensing, copyright, data rights, technical transfer, and other intellectual property issues. 2. Knowledge, skill and ability of technical transfer and general intellectual property law and practice, including preparation and negotiation of Technology Transfer Agreements, including but not limited to knowledge, skill and ability related to licensing, copyrights, trademarks, trade secret, non-disclosure agreements, cooperative research and development agreements, education partnership agreements, commercial test agreements, nondisclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, computer software use and release agreements, for example. 3. Maintenance of a current license 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. 4. Demonstrated 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. 5. Proven skill in effectively communicating, 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. A copy of the Bar Card is not sufficient proof of good standing. 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 Nuclear Weapons Center 6437 6th Street Bldg 430, Rm 119 Hill AFB, UT 84056 US
• Name: Hill AFB DP2YHA
• Phone: (801) 586-4678
• Email: [email protected]