Attorney-Adviser Security Clearance

Position: Attorney-Adviser (Contract) with Security Clearance
Duties This Job Announcement is for the position of Attorney-Adviser (Contract) in the DLA Contracting Services Office (DCSO) Acquisition Division of the DLA General Counsel Headquarters. DCSO's mission is to plan, organize, direct, and manage procurement and contract administration for the acquisition of highly specialized Electronic and Communication Services, Research and Development, Logistics Management Services, Knowledge-Based Services, Facility Related Services and Financial Management Services, and materials in support of DLA internal operations and to other federal agencies.

This position reports to the Chief, Acquisition Law Division at DLA HQ, Ft. Belvoir, VA. If Selected at the GS-13 Level duties will be performed in a developmental capacity.
* Advises DCSO contracting officers and other Agency personnel on DCSO procurements during all stages of acquisition.
* Provides advice on contract formation matters, to include: acquisition planning, solicitation language, evaluation of offers, source selection, preparation of contract award decisions, debriefings, and award documents.
* Advises on responses to bid protests filed with the Agency or Contracting Officer.
* Acts as Agency attorney of record for bid protests before the Government Accountability Office, to include preparing the Agency Report and all filings.
* Acts as Agency attorney of record for appeals before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, to include all phases of litigation.
* Advises on contract administration matters, including advising on contract modifications, disputes, requests for equitable adjustment, claims, and termination actions.
* Assists the Department of Justice in cases filed in Federal court, including bid protests and contract disputes filed at the Court of Federal Claims.
* Assists DCSO personnel with respect to internal and external reviews and audits, including Red Team reviews.
* Meets with and provides advice to senior leadership on acquisition, contract administration, and litigation matters.
* Works closely and collaborates with HQ DLA Acquisition Law Division and DLA Major Subordinate Command Offices of Counsel on acquisition matters, bid protests, disputes, litigation, and other matters.
* Designs or participates in training on acquisition matters to be presented to DCSO personnel or other attorneys, supporting skills development and enhancement.
* Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a U.S. Citizen
* This is an Excepted Service position.
* Tour of Duty:
Flexible (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
* Security Requirements:
Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
* Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
* Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Exempt
* Selective Service Requirement:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
* Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized
* Bargaining Unit Status:
No
* Financial Disclosure Requirement:
Required
* Selectees are required to have a REAL  other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https:// more information. Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
1) The first professional law degree (LLB. or J.D.);
2) Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Annual bar certification cards issued from your state of licensure are not considered acceptable. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website that is dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or sworn statement to that effect.

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