ATTORNEY ADVISOR (CONTRACT)

Duties

This is a Centrally managed position in the Legal career field 

This position is located within the Contract Law Field Support Center (KLFSC), a component of the Air Force Legal Operations Agency (AFLOA), located on Andrews Air Force Base (Maryland). The KLFSC also has offices at locations including Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH; Tinker AFB, OK; Offutt Air Force Base, NE; and at the Port of San Antonio, TX.  This vacancy is for a position at the Lackland AFB office.

GS-14: 

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a legal advisor, providing support for all acquisition activities serviced in a developmental capacity, performing assignments designed to further develop applicable analytical and evaluative skills and techniques. This is a developmental position. All training must be completed and regulatory requirements met prior to promotion. 

GS-15: 

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a legal advisor, providing support for all acquisition activities serviced. 

GS-14 and 15: 

• Advice, Counsel, and Representation. Independently provides program managers, contracting officers, and other acquisition professional's comprehensive legal and related business advice and counsel on all issues arising from or related to all Enterprise Sourcing squadron activities and assists MAJCOMs on major procurements and issues of first impression.
• Incumbent serves as the sole legal advisor to several high-visibility procurements, including the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program ("AFCAP") IV Source Selection Advisory Council, a $5 billion multiple- award ID/IQ for worldwide expeditionary support services.  Other procurements include the $1 billion multiple-award ID/IQ Air Force Medical Services (AFMS) Clinical Advisory/Technical Services (CATS) contract providing advisory & assistance (A&AS) services throughout CONUS, the $250 million Hospital Aseptic Management Services (HAMS) contract supporting 53 CONUS military treatment facilities, the $100 million Family Advocacy Program (FAP) contract supporting Domestic Abuse Victim Advocates (DAVA) worldwide, and $10 million in yearly Security Forces acquisition of police and tactical gear for worldwide employment.
• Subject Matter Expertise or Mastery.Incumbent provides primary on-site legal support to fifty contracting professionals, including ten warranted contracting officers. In this role, Incumbent develops and maintains numerous, varying training initiatives on topics such as fiscal law, source selection, bid protest litigation, and contract claims litigation.

Qualifications

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:  You MUST have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD).  In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.  On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status.

Qualifications Required at GS-14 or GS-15 Level.

Assignments require the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and active (or equivalent) membership, in good standing, in the bar of the highest court of a state, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. In addition, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):  Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Graduation from an accredited law school (J.D.) and active membership in good standing in the bar of a State or the District of Columbia.

2. Knowledge of procedural rules governing litigation at the United States Government Accountability Office, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, and the United States Court of Federal Claims.  Knowledge of applicable federal procurement statutes, regulations (including the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Department of Defense regulations, and Air Force regulations) , case law, and Executive Orders and agency policy guidance applicable to government contracting, privatization, ethics, and acquisition.

3. Skill in legal research methods, including familiarity with on-line legal databases and other agency resources.  Ability to clearly and effectively communicate authoritative oral legal advice concerning the various stages of contracting, acquisition and procurement management.

4. Skill in interpreting the law and applying it to specific situations and exercise of legal judgment.  Ability to render authoritative written and legal opinions and products involving extremely complex and difficult legal problems arising from the formation and management of contracts.

5. Highly skilled in reviewing all legal documents (e.g. agency contractual instruments, pleadings, discovery, and other non-litigation related legal documents) for legal sufficiency and protection of the government's interests.

6. Maintains proficiency in government procurement law covering the entire acquisition life-cycle.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE**:** Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.  You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:  Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).  Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth.   The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force.