GS-14 & GS-15: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior legal counsel in the Headquarters Air Force Acquisition Law and Litigation Directorate (AF/JAQ) advising acquisition activities serviced at the Headquarters Air Force Level, providing lasting strategic support through lessons learned and policy initiatives, and developing the acquisition law expertise of the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps.

Duties

GS-14 & GS-15: Implements the organizational vision in a continuously changing environment. Supports members of the Senior Executive Service (SES), flag or general officers, and GS-15 attorneys in aligning the Air Force's acquisition law strategic initiatives with the Strategic Master Plan and Flight Plan through the development, integration, and execution of goals and achievement of acquisition objectives. Interacts with SES and flag or general officers for purposes of exchanging information regarding legal trends and exploring AF-wide implications. Advises and assists TJAG in providing acquisition law and related commercial litigation advice at the headquarters level, consistent with AF/JAQ's mission directive, on legal issues arising out of major program source selections, other acquisitions, intergovernmental support agreement, public private partnership, and other Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and non-FAR based agreements. Provides Air Staff, Air Force Program Executive Officers (PEOs), program managers, source selection decision authorities, and other acquisition professionals with comprehensive legal and related business advice and counsel on all issues arising from and/or related to all procuring activities. Ensures the Air Force acquisition community remains agile and effective in pursuance of acquisition reform. Provides headquarters-level executive leadership and oversight of acquisition law practice within the JAG Corps world-wide.

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.
• 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.
• Work may occasionally require temporary duty travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Overtime may be required
• Incumbent is required to file an Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment, and will be required to file annually
• Top Secret security clearance is required. Must be eligible for a top-secret security
• Exempt (Professional): “This position meets the professional exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.208)
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof on your resume

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. GS-14: Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirement: you must have professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities. GS-15: Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirement: you must have professional legal experience in excess of four (4) years that commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities. 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: GS-14: 1. Expertise in government contract law covering the entire acquisition life-cycle. 2. Knowledge of acquisition laws, policy, regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to plan, organize, motivate and direct the functions of influential legal teams, such as a bid protest review red team. 4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 5. Legal research skills using electronic media. 6. Ability to effectively build relationships by strategizing courses of actions to meet clients' needs. Must have a law degree (JD) from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia or other Federal Bar as appropriate. Must have at least three (3) years of acquisition law experience. A master of laws (LL.M.) in a related field will count for one (1) year of experience. GS-15: 1. Expertise in government contract law covering the entire acquisition life-cycle. 2. Knowledge of acquisition laws, policy, regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to plan, organize, motivate and direct the functions of influential legal teams, such as a bid protest review red team. 4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 5. Legal research skills using electronic media. 6. Ability to effectively build relationships by strategizing courses of actions to meet clients' needs. Must have a law degree (JD) from an accredited law school, and be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia or other Federal Bar as appropriate. Must have at least four (4) years of acquisition law experience. A master of laws (LL.M.) in a related field will count for one (1) year of experience. 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. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: GS-14: Must have a law degree (JD) from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia or other Federal Bar, as appropriate. Must possess at least three (3) years of acquisition law experience. A master of laws (LL.M.) in a related field will count for one (1) year of experience. GS-15: Must have a law degree (JD) from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia or other Federal Bar, as appropriate. Must possess at least four (4) years of acquisition law experience. A master of laws (LL.M.) in a related field will count for one (1) year of 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 Legal Operations Agency - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]