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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

ATTORNEY ADVISER (CONTRACT)

Randolph AFB, Texas, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$126K/yr - $164K/yr

2+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Attorney Adviser to serve as a legal advisor for the USAF Security Assistance Training contract activities. The role involves providing legal counsel, reviewing complex contractual documents, and advising on international law issues related to military training agreements and other legal matters.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Chief legal counsel for USAF Security Assistance and/or Security Cooperation Training contracts. Incumbent provides AFSAT a single point of contact for answering legal questions arising from International designated programs. Applies knowledge of statutory and regulatory law provisions, as interpreted by courts and administrative boards, to develop legal advice that best satisfies Air Force command priorities

Incumbent reviews complex contractual documents for legal sufficiency and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policy. Performs independent professional legal review of USAF International Training designated contractual documents, contractual forms, and specialized contractual provisions involving millions of dollars and the most difficult and complex issues of fact and law

Examines legal issues raised by requests for formal opinions and provides oral advice to AETC/IA and AFSAT personnel at various levels on pertinent contract issues. Performs professional legal research and analysis and renders written and oral opinions to AETC/IA and AFICA leadership and staff on extremely complex and difficult issues of fact and law concerning the legality and enforceability of contracts; interpretation of contractual provisions; resolution of ambiguities; compliance with laws

Examines legal issues raised by requests for formal opinions and provides oral advice to AETC/IA and AFSAT personnel at various levels on pertinent international law issues. Provides legal review, consultation, and advice on international law issues, to include letters of offer and agreement, foreign military training agreements, off shore procurement, relationships with international organizations, weapons system procurement, training and execution in the AOR, application of the Arms Export Control Act, and other international legal matters

Maintains current knowledge of changing statutory and regulatory guidance. Performs timely completion of administrative legal duties as assigned by AETC/IA and AFSAT leadership. Serves as legal advisor, furnishing advice and guidance

Qualification

Legal advisingContract lawInternational lawLegal researchActive bar licenseCommunication skillsNegotiation techniquesProfessional responsibilityContinuing legal education

Required

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

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

U.S. Citizenship is required

Incumbent 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

Incumbent is required to submit an initial and annual OGE 450 (Financial Disclosure) in accordance with Joint Ethics Regulation

Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft

Incumbent is required to maintain continuing legal education (CLE) currency as established by incumbent's bar

Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain the appropriate security and program clearance necessary to execute the duties of this position

Incumbent is required to meet all professional responsibility requirements set forth by The Judge Advocate General of the Air Force

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)

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

In addition to the basic requirement, you must have professional legal experience in excess of two (2) years that commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities

Professional knowledge of Security Assistance and/or Security Cooperation Programs to include Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Foreign Military Financing and other DoD Grant Aid supported contracts, federal acquisition law

Maintenance of a current license as an attorney and counselor at law in a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Demonstrated skill in researching legal issues raised by requests for formal opinions, the analysis of complex factual situations in light of the results of such legal research and general legal principles, and the preparation of written legal opinions and fraud remedies plans based upon such research and analysis

Proven skill in effectively communicating, both orally and in writing

Proven skill in using negotiation techniques to protect the Government's position in major acquisition actions