Job title: Attorney-Advisor (GENERAL)
Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: SummaryReemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.Overview
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Open & closing dates12/30/2024 to 01/13/2025Salary$120,579 – $185,234 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 13 – 14Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potential14Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberDCAA-25-HQ-12653452Control number826180100This job is open toClarification from the agencyAll U.S. CitizensDuties
- Serves as liaison between the Agency and trial attorneys from the Dept of Justice, DoD or other federal agencies in contract litigation involving DCAA audits or matters of interest to DCAA.
- Provides legal advice and guidance required to support the auditing mission of the agency.
- Essential subjects include the legal implications of the Cost Accounting Standards, the Cost Principles of the Federal Acquisition Regulation the Contract Disputes Act, the False Claims Act, and the Truth in Negotiation Act.
- Provides legal advice and guidance required to support Agency programs. Essential subjects include procurement law, appropriations law, information disclosures, real estate claims, and Federal ethics.
- Evaluates existing and proposed legislation having a direct or indirect impact upon the Agency’s mission, program, policies, procedures, regulations, or operations.
RequirementsConditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S Citizen as verified through E-Verify ProgramDrug Testing: If you are given access to classified information, you will be subject to random drug testing. If you are selected for a special sensitive position, you will be placed in a drug testing designated position. You must pass a drug test before your assignment to such a position and you will be subject to random drug testing subsequent to your assignment.Background Investigation: All selectees will be subject to a personnel security investigation which must be favorably adjudicated for occupancy of a sensitive position and/or access to classified information. If you are selected for a critical/special sensitive position, you will be subject to a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). For a critical sensitive position, you must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility at the Top Secret level. For a special sensitive position, you must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility at the Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) level AND you will be subject to a random counterintelligence scope polygraph.QualificationsYou may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp.Basic Requirement: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in good standing (any jurisdiction). Applicants must possess excellent academic and professional credentials, and outstanding professional references.Specialized Experience:
GS-13 – in addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must have two years of specialized experience, which is directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes:
- Providing legal advice in Federal sector acquisition law OR contract and fiscal law; and
- Litigating contract matters or supporting litigation before the Boards of Contract Appeals, Federal Courts OR other Federal agencies; and
- Establishing and maintaining strong client relationships
GS-14 – In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must have three years of specialized experience, which is directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes:
- Providing legal advice in Federal sector acquisition law OR contract and fiscal law; and
- Litigating contract matters or supporting litigation before the Boards of Contract Appeals, Federal Courts OR other Federal agencies; and
- Establishing and maintaining strong client relationships with DoD, military department or other federal agencies
Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.EducationSubstitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.Additional informationDCAA has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security and thrift savings; health, life and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. DCAA employees enjoy our business-casual dress code, flexible work schedules, transit subsidies, and the opportunity to telecommute.Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ).Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 1 year if one has not already been completed.Telework: Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.PCS: Relocation expenses reimbursed – Yes – You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses will be offered based on agency staffing needs and budgetary availability.Additional Vacancies: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 120 days of the certificate issuance date.Performance Appraisal: If you are a current Federal employee, you must be rated fully successful or higher on your current performance rating to be eligible for promotion. You may be asked to provide a copy of your performance appraisal during the evaluation and selection process.Notice of Veterans’ Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans’ preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans’ preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) to their submissions. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, “Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference,” and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at .)All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Expected salary: $120579 – 185234 per year
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
Job date: Wed, 01 Jan 2025 04:54:57 GMT
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