ATTORNEY (GENERAL)

Job title: ATTORNEY (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 dates02/21/2025 to 03/07/2025Salary$167,603 – $195,200 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 15Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberDCAA-25-HQ-12690929Control number832161800This job is open toClarification from the agencyAll U.S. CitizensDuties

• Serves as the DCAA Deputy Designated Agency Ethics Official actively managing the DCAA ethics program, and representing DCAA to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, DoD Standards of Conduct Office, and other Federal Agencies
• Researches and writes opinions on complex ethics issues for the Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO) and Alternate Designated Agency Ethics Official (ADAEO) in response to requests for ethics guidance from DCAA’s employees.
• Renders appropriate and timely legal advice to DCAA leaders and employees on all legal issues pertaining to Government ethics, including criminal conflict of interest laws, Executive Branch Standards of Conduct and the Hatch Act.
• Administers DCAA’s financial disclosure program, ensuring the timely assignment, collection, review, and certification of financial disclosure reports (OGE-278 and OGE-450) for compliance with Federal ethics regulations and DoD regulations.
• Renders appropriate and timely legal advice on DCAA administrative law matters, such as claims, fraud, investigations, information systems, fiscal or procurement matters as a member of the OGC Acquisition Law and Ethics Division.
• Identifies, reviews, and analyzes the impacts of changes in law or regulations on the operations of the Department’s programs and ethics implications of such changes.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen as verified through E-Verify Program

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.In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants shall have at least one year at the next lower grade level of professional legal experience that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position to be filledSpecialized Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume.Specialized experience includes:

• Knowledge of Federal ethics and fiscal laws, regulations, and policies applicable to DoD;
• Experience analyzing and applying legal standards to minimize risk;
• Experience developing internal controls and processes to deliver data-driven insights, and mentoring
• Ability to manage legal programs, especially ethics and financial disclosure reporting programs;
• Ability to develop and deliver ethics education training;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver efficient legal services;

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.EducationBasic Education 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.Substitution 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, and transit subsidies.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.Drug 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.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 atAll 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: $167603 – 195200 per year

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Job date: Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:42:20 GMT

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