Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (General)

Summary

Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Duties

• Serves as the Deputy General Counsel and is responsible for the supervision and management of the Audit Policy and Contract Litigation Division Office of the General Counsel in DCAA.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the Agency and trial attorneys from the Department of Justice other DoW components and other agencies in litigation involving contract disputes fraud torts administrative PCS Qui Tam and other claims.
• Renders written opinions and oral advice on legal matters which frequently involve extremely complex technical and sensitive legal questions that implicate expenditures or claims of large sums of money.
• Reviews various legal documents including DCAA policies and procedures proposed legislation proposed revisions to regulations and agreements affecting DCAA programs to determine legal sufficiency.
• Provides legal counsel to DCAA DoW and other Federal agencies; coordinates legal positions with other Federal agencies; conducts training and presentations; and participates in interagency strategy and coordination efforts.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

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

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.

Qualifications

You 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 position has a positive education and/or certification requirement. You must submit proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position.
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.

Specialized 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 is defined as: Provide authoritative legal services for Federal acquisition administrative and fiscal law and litigation matters particularly as they relate to major systems acquisitions; OR Deliver strategic legal guidance to senior military and civilian leaders and actively coordinate on complex legal matters with external Federal agencies (e.g. DOJ GAO GSA OSC) and internal Department of War (DoW) components; OR Litigate or manage high-stakes contract negotiations and disputes before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) the Armed Services or Civilian Board of Contract Appeals and Federal courts; OR Supervise attorneys and legal support staff managing complex legal portfolios and administrative priorities and driving strategic advancements within a DoW or equivalent legal office.

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.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.

Additional information

DCAA 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 aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ).

Initial Probationary Period: Accepting this position you may be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. You will be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period of 1 year unless one has previously been completed.

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.

Telework: This position may be eligible for situational telework. Telework approval will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agencys telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements working conditions and expectations for the position.

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 at applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line you may contact for assistance.

This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

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