USAJOBS · 4 hours ago
General Attorney (Procurement Law)
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$169K/yr - $169K/yr
4+ years expThe United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking a client-focused Procurement Attorney with experience in advising on information technology and software acquisitions. The role involves providing legal advice on procurement processes, analyzing laws and regulations, and representing the USPTO in litigation regarding contract awards and disputes.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Thrive as part of a diverse and talented office that advises on complex and interesting questions that are frequently on the cutting edge of acquisition law issues
Excel at providing legal advice on information technology procurements within the USPTO. Specifically, review and provide guidance on all tasks associated with source selection and contract administration, to include: market research, statements of work, contract specifications, solicitation packages, claims/disputes, and other contract documents for clarity and legal sufficiency
Thoughtfully analyze proposed and existing USPTO policies and procedures concerning source selection, supply chain risk, and contract administration
Enthusiastically research and analyze applicable laws, regulations, and guidance relating to federal procurement, to include the unique USPTO procurement authorities as outlined in the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act (PTOEA) and the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG); and provide interpretations of those laws and regulations to the USPTO General Counsel and other USPTO officials and personnel
Zealously represent the USPTO in litigation involving USPTO contract awards or disputes. Act as the Attorney-of-Record for USPTO bid protests filed before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and assist the Department of Justice (DOJ) when protests are filed at the Court of Federal Claims. Represent USPTO in contract appeals filed before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) and assist DOJ when appeals are filed before the United States Court of Federal Claims or the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Considerately provide training to the Office of Procurement or other business units as needed on matters such as: source selection, contract administration, conflict of interest, procurement integrity, Small Business Administration acquisition rules/guidance, suspension and debarment, Foreign Ownership and Control, and supply chain risk
Impress with top-notch oral and written communication skills, creative problem solving, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to continual improvement
Be a flexible teammate, willing to support OGL's other general law functions as needed by providing legal advice and litigation services in other disciplines
Qualification
Required
You must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution
To meet minimum eligibility requirements for this position to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree
Only education and experience acquired before the filing deadline will be considered
Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals
Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies
You must meet the definition of specialized experience
Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Suitable for Federal employment
If selected, you may be required to complete a two-year trial period
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position
Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled
To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service
For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-14
Qualified applicants should possess both specialized experience and professional legal/law experience as listed below
Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience advising clients and/or representing clients in on federal procurement involving the purchase of information technology hardware, software, systems, and networks: to include source selections, litigation, drafting memoranda of fact and law, motions, pleadings, litigation reports and other legal documents, and/or reviewing policies, procedures and other agency publications for legal sufficiency
In addition to the required specialized experience, applicants must possess four (4) years of professional law/legal experience, post J.D. as described below
Professional Legal/Law Experience includes: Experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled
This experience is characterized by breadth and depth of experience in rendering professional legal advice and services with respect to questions about statutes, regulations, practices, or other matters falling within the purview of a Federal government agency, private sector, law firm, or other organization
Investigating matters, such as related to Congressional or Inspector General inquiries; preparing interpretative and administrative orders, rules, or regulations to give effect to the provisions of governing statutes or other requirements of law; drafting, negotiating, or examining contracts or other legal documents; drafting, preparing formal comments, or making substantive recommendations regarding proposed legislation; editing and preparing for publication statutes enacted by Congress and opinions or decisions of a court, commission, or board; drafting and reviewing decisions for consideration and adoption by an organization or official; determining questions of law; and/or studying, analyzing and evaluating legal precedents to present findings
Legal work is described as extremely complex and difficult and requires a high order of original and creative legal endeavor in balancing conflicting interests; has broad or wide-scope impact on an economy, industry, private or public interests; and may involve directly or indirectly very large sums of money
Work may also involve acting as principal attorney in charge of the preparation and presentation of cases; recommending policies and developing procedures and regulations to implement new or amended legislation; and acting as legal, general or senior counsel to a major firm or organization
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)
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
To meet minimum eligibility requirements for this position, applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school
If this position requires proof of higher education, or you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements
Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities
Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree
You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application
Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration
Only education and experience acquired before the filing deadline will be considered
Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System
If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption
This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position
This is a Public Trust position and has a risk level designation of 'HIGH'
Background Investigation - If selected for this position, you may be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), which includes a fingerprint and credit check, to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation
Financial disclosure statement (OGE Form 450) is required for this position
The USPTO participates in E-Verify
Trial Period - If selected, you may be required to complete a two-year trial period
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice
Relocation Expenses are not authorized and will not be paid
More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 90 days from the date the certificate was issued
All application materials become the property of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
USPTO Job Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should request accommodation(s) from the USPTO at USPTO Reason Accommodation
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
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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