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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (CONTRACT)

Scott AFB, Illinois, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$128K/yr - $195K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. The Attorney-Advisor (Contracts) will serve as a senior acquisition law attorney, providing legal advice and business counsel related to contracting activities.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and business counsel to the contracting officer, the head of contracting activity (HCA), and other USTRANSCOM personnel involved in any contracting cycle stage

Interpret and apply fiscal law and policies on direct appropriations, revolving funds, and any funding mechanisms for the acquisition of supplies, services, construction, etc

Provide legal advice and business counsel to program managers, portfolio managers, project managers, and other USTRANSCOM personnel engaged in any phase of managing a Command requirement through acquisition

Advocate and represent the Command position in negotiations, meetings, proceedings before courts and administrative tribunals, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) forums

Provide general legal support, analysis, and advice in various areas, including intellectual property law, fiscal law, electronic commerce, management of information technology (IT), information and operations security, cyber law, business law, and intelligence law

Provide general legal support, analysis, and advice in the areas of transportation law, cargo preference, activation of organic and ready reserve fleet assets, sea and airlift readiness programs, administrative and civil law, and national security law

Qualification

Juris Doctor DegreeActive Bar MembershipAcquisition LawBusiness LawLegal AnalysisNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)

Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Work Schedule: Fulltime

Overtime: Occasionally

Tour of Duty: Flexible

Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt

Financial Disclosure: Required. In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually

Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible according to Agency and Supervisor discretion

This is an Excepted Service position

Licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth is a condition of employment

Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association

Travel and relocation expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606

Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation. Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance

You must be a graduate from an ABA-accredited law school

Possess a Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school at the time of applying for the position

A copy of college transcripts must be submitted with your application

Failure to provide a copy of law school transcripts and proof of membership in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico will result in you being rated ineligible for this position

Specialized Experience: 1 year experience or education in Acquisition Law or Business Law highly desirable