This flyer is to inform potential applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted via this notice. To view current attorney vacancies at the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS), please visit the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) career page: https://dscu.edu/careers. For inquiries regarding specific vacancy announcements, please contact the listed point of contact.

Duties

The Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) is recruiting for various Attorney-Adviser (International/Military) positions located in either Newport, RI or Arlington, VA. DIILS is a joint agency activity under the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), within the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU). DIILS is the lead Department of Defense Security Cooperation resource for global legal engagement with partner nation security sector institutions and personnel. As a component of the DSCU, DIILS' broad mission is to advance U.S. national security and foreign policy interests by building the capacity of foreign security forces to respond to shared security challenges in a responsible, accountable, and legally compliant manner. DIILS strives to achieve partner nation legal capacity through activities that promote the rule of law, enhance compliance with human rights and international humanitarian law standards, and support effective and responsible democratic governance. As a DIILS Attorney: You'll have an immediate opportunity to contribute to global security cooperation activities across a range of mission areas. You'll create, implement, manage, and evaluate and/or provide expert consultation and support for a portfolio of legal education, training, and/or advising programs to establish, enable, and/or strengthen relevant legal capacities within the security establishments of foreign governments. You'll design legal engagement programs tailored to the partner nation and/or participants and designed to achieve strategic and policy priorities. You'll assemble and lead diverse teams of subject matter experts. You'll be trained as a Security Cooperation Workforce professional. You'll have an opportunity to maintain and expand expertise in legal aspects relevant to assigned SC programs, such as: Legal Authorities, Doctrine, and Policy; Legal Advising for Military Commanders and Operations; Maritime Security and Enforcement; Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response; Cyber, Space, Emergent Technology Law and Hybrid Conflict; Human Rights/Law of Armed Conflict Compliance; Military Justice Systems; and legal aspects of Combating Terrorism, Combating Corruption, and Defense Support to Civilian Authorities.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally: May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays and/or overtime.
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment or Relocation Incentives: May be authorized.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret 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.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
• This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
• Remote: No
• Work will require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• This position is not part of a bargaining unit, BUS Code 8888.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13 grade level if you fulfill the following qualifications: To qualify for the GS-13, applicants must have: First professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) accredited by the American Bar Association; and Proof of license and active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. (A copy of the applicant's bar card or letter from the bar may be acceptable evidence); and Professional legal experience in excess of 2 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Qualification standards for attorney positions may be found in DoD Directive 1442.2, "Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys" at DoD Instruction 1442.02, September 30, 2010 (whs.mil) Preferred competencies and experience will be identified in each vacancy announcement. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the DUTIES section of this announcement and in the vacancy announcement. The QUALITY of experience relates to how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Your resume must show you have the competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level. Salary will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement based on the complexity of work to be performed, the selectee's experience, education, training, and availability of funds.

Education

Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.abanet.org/legaled/approvedlawschools/approved.html

You must be a graduate from an accredited law school, and be an active member in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia Bar.

AND

Possess a Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree from an accredited law school at the time of applying for the position. A copy of law school transcripts must be submitted with your application.

NOTE: Failure to provide law school transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

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. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address Defense Security Cooperation Agency 1851 S. Bell Room 501 Arlington, VA 22240 US
• Name: DSCA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614 692-0252
• Email: [email protected]