See below for important information regarding this job. DLA is the Nation's Combat Logistics Support Agency. See below for important information regarding this job.The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is part of the Department of Defense (DoD). DLA delivers readiness and lethality to the Warfighter Always and supports our Nation through quality, proactive global logistics. The duty location will be in the will be in the Office of Chief Counsel - Land and Maritime, Whitehall, Ohio.

Duties

As an Attorney-Adviser (Fraud), you will be responsible for the following duties within DLA Counsel - Land and Maritime: PROVIDES LEGAL ADVICE AND SERVICES: Selectee will serve under the supervision of the Acquisition Counsel as a Senior Contracts Fraud Counsel for DLA Counsel - Land and Maritime in Whitehall, Ohio. Serves as senior legal advisor and subject matter expert for procurement fraud and business integrity, and as the chair of the local Counterfeit Material/Unauthorized Product Substitution (CM/UPS) Team handling the complex, novel, and difficult legal issues arising from procurement fraud matters. Serves as a lead, responsible for training and mentoring of team members new to office and/or matters in the assigned area. Provides legal advice on contract administration matters, contract disputes, procurement fraud, and termination or contract close out. Refers cases for investigation, monitors and reports on current fraud cases, and coordinates with the investigative agencies, Military Departments, and Department of Justice (DoJ). Identifies and implements proactive/preventative measures, including training, and coordinates and pursues criminal, civil, and administrative actions against contractors and individuals who have engaged in misconduct, fraud, or seriously improper conduct. Collaborates with other senior attorneys to manage the equitable distribution of work among attorneys and assure that work is accomplished in an accurate, responsive, and timely manner. Represents Agency before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), and liaises with the U.S. Department of Justice on civil litigation and criminal prosecutions in Federal Courts. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• This is an Excepted Service position.
• Tour of Duty: 1st Shift
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED for ATTORNEY-ADVISER (CONTRACT): 1) The first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.); 2) Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Annual bar certification cards issued from your state of licensure are not considered acceptable. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website that is dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or sworn statement to that effect. If there is not a date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good status and in active status prior to appointment. 3) In addition to 1 and 2 (listed above), the GS-14 grade level has the following qualification requirements: To Qualify at the GS-14 Level: You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 3 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. In accordance with DoDI 1442.2 (Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys), promotion for this position is based on the individual's time, performance, and mastery of skills at the required grade level and only with approval of the designated official (DLA General Counsel) in accordance with the applicable regulation. The legal experience described in your application package or resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies required to perform the duties of the position as described in the Major Duties section of this announcement. The QUALITY of experience will be evaluated and screened to determine how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Your application package or resume must demonstrate you have the competencies and quality of experience necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate grade level. PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS: a. Analytical/legal ability (including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, creative problem-solving). b. Excellent oral and written communication skills. c. Excellent interpersonal skills and client relationships, and the ability to interact well with senior officials on controversial and sensitive issues. d. Demonstrated Federal acquisition law knowledge and experience, preferably with the Department of Defense (DoD). e. The ability to lead team members toward achievement of organizational goals. This is a drug testing designated position. Financial Disclosure: This position is subject to financial disclosure requirements. Security Clearance: This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. If selected, you must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If you are unable to obtain this level of security clearance (as a result of undisclosed or disclosed background issues), within a reasonable period of time (as defined by the agency), the employment offer may be withdrawn. In addition, incumbent is subject to periodic re-investigation to maintain security eligibility in accordance with DoD 5200.2-R.

Education

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address DLA General Counsel 8725 John J Kingman Road Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: JIMMANUEL MELENDEZ
• Phone: (717) 770-3073
• Email: [email protected]