Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Duties

Serves as liaison between the Agency and trial attorneys from the Dept of Justice, DoD or other federal agencies in contract litigation involving DCAA audits or matters of interest to DCAA. Provides legal advice and guidance required to support the auditing mission of the agency. Essential subjects include the legal implications of the Cost Accounting Standards, the Cost Principles of the Federal Acquisition Regulation the Contract Disputes Act, the False Claims Act, and the Truth in Negotiation Act. Provides legal advice and guidance required to support Agency programs. Essential subjects include procurement law, appropriations law, information disclosures, real estate claims, and Federal ethics. Evaluates existing and proposed legislation having a direct or indirect impact upon the Agency's mission, program, policies, procedures, regulations, or operations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen as verified through E-Verify Program

Qualifications

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. Basic Requirement: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in good standing (any jurisdiction). Applicants must possess excellent academic and professional credentials, and outstanding professional references. Specialized Experience: GS-13 - In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must have two years of specialized experience, which is directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes recent and relevant professional legal experience: providing legal advice on Federal acquisitions or Government contracts; providing legal advice on Federal laws and regulations related to Federal acquisitions, audits, appropriations, fraud, ethics, or similar matters; and, providing litigation support and services as an attorney or representative before Federal courts, boards, or administrative agencies. GS-14 - In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must have three years of specialized experience, which is directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes recent and relevant professional legal experience: providing legal advice on Federal acquisitions or Government contracts; providing legal advice on Federal laws and regulations related to Federal acquisitions, audits, appropriations, fraud, ethics, or similar matters; and, providing litigation support and services as an attorney or representative before Federal courts, boards, or administrative agencies. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the specialized experience.

Contacts

• Address DCAA - HEADQUARTERS 8725 John J. Kingman Road Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]