The primary purpose of this position is to analyze extremely complex procurement fraud cases and contractor suspension/debarment actions and provide highly accurate and timely advice and recommendations to the Air Force General Counsel's Office (SAF/GC), senior leadership at HQ AFMC, and to the Department of Justice (DoJ)

Duties

1. Incumbent provides MAJCOM level independent professional legal review of exceptionally complex and sensitive acquisition fraud cases and proposed suspension/debarment actions which may involve hundreds of millions of dollars and contain difficult questions of fact and law. 2. Incumbent provides written and oral legal opinions on highly complex questions of law and fact pertaining to criminal and civil acquisition fraud cases, proposed suspension and debarment actions, and proposed settlements of these actions. 3. Incumbent provides legal advice to contracting personnel, investigators, and attorneys in the field, AFMC headquarters, HQ USAF, the Air Force General Counsel's Office, United States Attorney's offices, and the Department of Justice on all matters pertaining to acquisition related fraud, suspensions, and debarments. 4. Incumbent participates in formal and informal training conducted for attorneys, investigators, contracting personnel, and others. 5. Responsible for the timely completion of administrative duties as assigned by AFMCLO leadership.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• 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.
• Recruitment costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station using military/commercial aircraft or other modes of transportation
• Certificate of Good standing must be provided and dated within 4 months of the date of application. On-line screen shot is permitted so long as it shows date obtained w/in 4 months of application date. Copy of the Bar Card is not acceptable
• Incumbent is required to file an 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
• Incumbent is required to maintain current knowledge of changing statutory and regulatory guidance as they relate to the duties of the position, as well as general developments in technology that may improve the effective delivery of legal services
• Dependent upon date brought on position may be a Temporary one or a Term position with a not to exceed date of 30 September 2025
• This appointment is NTE 30 September 2025 but may be converted to permanent status before NTE date if there is an attorney vacancy in AFMCLO/JAF
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required

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 and shows a date obtained within four months of the application. Copy of the Bar Card is not acceptable proof. General requirements set forth under paragraph A4.1 AFI-51-101, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. A4.2.5.2. AFI-51-101, attorneys performing duties in GS-14/15 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. Expert knowledge of federal acquisition law including but not limited to statutes, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements thereto, DoD Directives, Air Force Policy Directives and Instructions, and federal and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) case law. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Proven skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing. 5. Proven skill in using negotiation techniques to protect the Government's position in major acquisition/fraud actions. 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 Wright Patterson AFB 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]