This position is with the Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA) at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The General Counsel (GC) of the DoD, appointed by the President, is the chief legal officer and principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense, overseeing legal policy and services. The GC also directs DLSA, providing legal support to the OSD, Defense Agencies and Field Activities. Counsel at DIU operate under the authority of GC, Principal Deputy GC, and Deputy GC (Acquisition & Logistics).

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: 1) Government Contract Law. The incumbent provides legal advice and services related to the full range of government contract issues, including those relating to the award and administration of contracts, and to the resolution of contract disputes. 2) Ethics and Standards of Conduct. Incumbent is responsible to ensure that the DOD Standards of Conduct and the DOD Joint Ethics Regulation receive high visibility and that the highest ethical standards are applied within the functions supported. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting training as required on topics to support and ensure DIU operations and initiatives are compliant with federal law, regulations, and DOD and DON instructions, directives, and policies. 3) Acquisition and Fiscal Law. Incumbent provides legal counsel and advice to DIU in the area of business and commercial law. Incumbent provides legal advice at all stages (including planning) of the acquisition process, including privatization and insourcing or outsourcing initiatives; thereby ensuring these efforts progress legally and efficiently. Incumbent drafts, reviews, negotiates, and interprets contractual documents as necessary for the acquisition of DIU supplies and services to ensure documents conform to all applicable statutes and executive orders, regulations and administrative rulings, and court decisions. 4) Assistance in Litigation of Cases and Implementation of Court Decisions. The incumbent provides technical assistance and information to government attorneys who are litigating cases involving acquisition issues generally, and particularly government contracts issues. Additionally, the incumbent ensures that decisions of the Federal courts involving contract matters are implemented. The incumbent keeps superiors and colleagues advised of important current decisions and pending cases. 5) Preparation and Implementation of Legislation. The incumbent drafts or assists in drafting legislation involving acquisition reform and government contracts matters as they may impact DoD programs and operations to ensure they properly take account of departmental concerns. The incumbent reviews and evaluates such legislative proposals in terms of foreseeable effects on DoD operations and prepares comments recommending concurrence, nonconcurrence, or alternates. 6) Preparation of Memoranda and Reports. The incumbent prepares memoranda and reports on issues referred by operating officials in OSD, the military departments, and the defense agencies. The incumbent responds to congressional inquiries on a wide variety of issues.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP components. A Special Background Investigation (SBI) is required with favorable adjudication by determining authority.
• This position is eligible for situational telework. including emergency and OPM prescribed 'unscheduled telework'
• The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• A current, valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is a condition of continued employment.
• Bar Membership: Must be a member in good standing of the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• This is a financial filer position. A Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) will be required upon entry on duty and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must possess the first professional law degree, i.e. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctorate (J.D.), from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. 2. Must be an active member, in good standing, of the bar of the highest court of any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and any territory or possession of the United States. 3. This position requires you to have professional legal experience in excess of 3 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector). 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Contacts

• Address Defense Innovation Unit 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]