Supervisory Attorney-Advisor

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations • Washington Navy Yard, DC

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About The Position

The Supervisory Attorney-Advisor directs the overall operations, planning, and policy execution of the Admiralty and Claims Division of NLSC, including the Tort Claims Unit, Personnel Claims Unit, and Admiralty Branch. The position advises senior Department of the Navy leadership on global claims administration, regulatory frameworks, and civil litigation, and drafts legislative proposals and executive instructions as needed.

The role directs executive-level litigation support to the Department of Justice on highly complex, high-dollar, or politically sensitive tort and admiralty matters. It manages the disaster response program to ensure legal continuity during major natural or manmade disasters, including program development and inter-agency coordination. The position has final authority to settle, compromise, or waive non-admiralty tort, affirmative, and property loss claims on behalf of the Department of the Navy.

The incumbent directly supervises senior personnel and a geographically dispersed workforce of more than 80 employees, including performance evaluations, resource allocation, budget planning, and professional development. The position also serves as system manager for investigations convened under the Manual of the Judge Advocate General (JAGMAN), and as ultimate custodian and release authority for specified JAGMAN investigations and litigation reports.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program; new Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and is subject to random testing.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Juris Doctor license.
• Must provide a recent certificate showing good standing with the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state or territory, or proof that it has been requested; a certificate or letter issued within the past three months must be provided to the hiring manager within 15 calendar days of selection notification.
• Must have a J.D. or LL.M. from an American Bar Association-accredited law school, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court.
• Must be able to travel, potentially to CONUS and OCONUS locations, remote or isolated sites, and on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Appointment of a retired military member within 180 days following retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operations, planning, and policy execution of the Admiralty and Claims Division, including the Tort Claims Unit, Personnel Claims Unit, and Admiralty Branch.
• Advise senior Department of the Navy leadership on global claims administration, regulatory frameworks, and civil litigation; draft legislative proposals and executive instructions as needed.
• Direct executive-level litigation support to the Department of Justice for complex, high-dollar, or politically sensitive tort and admiralty matters.
• Manage the disaster response program, including program development and inter-agency coordination, to ensure legal continuity during major natural or manmade disasters.
• Exercise final authority to settle, compromise, or waive non-admiralty tort, affirmative, and property loss claims on behalf of the Department of the Navy.
• Directly supervise senior-level personnel and a geographically dispersed workforce of more than 80 employees, including performance evaluations, resource allocation, budget planning, and professional development.
• Serve as system manager for investigations convened under the Manual of the Judge Advocate General (JAGMAN), and as ultimate custodian and release authority for specified JAGMAN investigations and litigation reports.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior