General Attorney

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency•Fort Meade, MD

16h

About The Position

The agency seeks a highly qualified attorney to serve as a senior legal advisor on federal procurement law, bid protests, contract claims, and contract litigation. The attorney provides independent counsel to contracting officials, program offices, and senior leaders; assesses acquisition and litigation risk; prepares legal analyses and litigation documents; and supports or represents the agency before the Government Accountability Office, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, boards of contract appeals, and other forums. This is a full-time DCIPS position in the Excepted Service. The position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, may involve occasional overtime, and has a flexible tour of duty. Situational telework may be approved by supervisors on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations. A permanent change of station may be authorized. The position is drug-testing designated, requires financial disclosure, and requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. The selectee may be required to serve a two-year trial period. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, meet the Selective Service requirement where applicable, and be active members in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. To qualify, applicants must possess a first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and provide law school transcripts. They must also have at least three years of professional legal experience, including at least one year at the next lower GS/GG-13 grade level, with specialized experience advising and representing the Government in complex procurement disputes under the Federal Acquisition Regulations and related statutes and regulations. Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active membership in good standing of the bar of a state, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; membership must permit active practice of law.
A first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.); law school transcripts must be provided.
At least three years of professional legal experience, including at least one year at the next lower GS/GG-13 grade level.
Specialized experience advising and representing the Government in complex procurement disputes under the Federal Acquisition Regulations and related statutes and regulations.
Experience independently analyzing protest grounds and administrative records, developing litigation strategy, preparing persuasive litigation documents and legal opinions, conducting factual and legal research, and appearing before relevant forums.
Demonstrated competencies in technical competence, strategic thinking, technical credibility, teamwork, and leadership.
Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
Must pass the required initial drug screening; random testing may follow.
Financial disclosure is required.
Law school transcripts must accompany the application; an official, current bar certificate demonstrating active membership and eligibility to practice must be provided before appointment if applicable.

Responsibilities

Represent or support agency representation before the Government Accountability Office, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, boards of contract appeals, and other forums.
Prepare agency reports, legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, and corrective-action or settlement recommendations.
Provide independent legal advice on complex federal procurement matters, including bid protests, contract claims, disputes, and related litigation.
Assess acquisition and litigation risk and advise contracting officials, program offices, and senior leaders.
Analyze protest grounds and administrative records, develop litigation strategy, conduct factual and legal research, and prepare legal opinions.
Appear before relevant forums, including federal appellate courts as appropriate.