There are multiple anticipated vacancies for the position of GENERAL ATTORNEY within the Office of the Assistant General Counsel (Acquisition Integrity), AIO manages, directs, and coordinates all acquisition integrity matters including procurement fraud and takes against to protect the DON from future fraud/misconduct. AIO develops and oversees policies and training regarding the prevention of procurement fraud throughout the DON, supporting operations and missions throughout the world.

Duties

You will provide legal advice on difficult and extremely complex problems; advise clients on matters. You will analyze the probable outcomes of cases and matters using knowledge of legal precedents. You will present and summarize cases; draft and interpret laws and legislation; and evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation of matters and cases. You will represent and advocate for the DON and provide legal advice and counsel, in the form of oral advice and written opinions. You will perform administrative functions as related to the practice of law and participate in organization-wide or command level initiatives.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.

Qualifications

The position will be filled under the General Schedule (GS) pay system at the GS-14 or GS-15 level, depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant, and will have a full performance level of GS-15. To be eligible for selection at the GS- 14 level, the successful applicant must have a minimum of three-and-one-half years of recent and relevant professional legal experience. To be eligible for selection at the GS-15 level, the successful applicant must have a minimum of five-and-a-half years of recent and relevant professional legal experience. Candidates will be evaluated on the following: (1) depth, breadth, and quality of relevant legal experience in one or more OGC practice areas: acquisition, environmental, civilian personnel law, litigation, fiscal, and ethics, (2) research, analytical, oral and written communication skills; and (3) interpersonal skills, including the ability to work both independently and as part of a team and working with senior clients and other organizations; and (4) attention to detail, including the ability to manage a large docket of cases. Federal litigation and corporate ethics and compliance experience will be considered a plus. In addition to having strong legal skills, the successful candidate will have excellent communication, research, and briefing skills. The successful candidate will likely be called upon to quickly gather and organize pertinent facts in a fast-paced environment, and be prepared to speak to, or address in writing, complex acquisition fraud issues, often on short notice, to senior legal counsel. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain good working relationships with both lawyers and non-lawyers (including command counsels, Assistant General Counsels, senior NCIS Special Agents, senior auditors with the Naval Audit Service, DoD, DOJ, and other Federal Agency counterparts) is critical. The successful candidate will also be able to work efficiently with a large and complex case load. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

At the time of application: Candidates must have graduated from a law school that is accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court. U.S. citizenship is a requirement of the position, and the successful applicant must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearance. Occasional travel will be required. This position is eligible for light telework, with up to six days of telework a pay period.

Contacts

• Address OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL 1000 Navy Pentagon Washington, DC 20350-1000 US
• Name: Kapka Maune
• Phone: 564-226-1362
• Email: [email protected]