Attorney-Adviser (Contract)

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 117,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency, Office of Counsel, General Counsel, Troop Support, Philadelphia, PA, seeks an experienced attorney for a position at the GS-13 or GS-14 level. The role requires a JD/LLB and a current bar in good standing.

Promotion depends on time, performance, and mastery in line with DoD guidance. Candidates should have knowledge in Federal acquisition law, fiscal law, contract litigation, and civilian personnel matters related to long-term contracts, with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Professional legal degree (J.D. or LLB) required.
• Bar licensure with certificate of good standing required.
• Grade level qualifications: GS-13 2+ years of legal experience; GS-14 3+ years.

Skills

Federal acquisition law

Fiscal Law

Contract Litigation

Civilian Personnel (Labor & Employment

Analytical ability

Written communication

Verbal communication

Legal judgment

Client service

Education

J.D. or LLB

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job.

The duty location will be in the Office of Counsel, Defense Logistics Agency General Counsel, Troop Support, Philadelphia, PA.

Position may be filled at any of the below locations:

• Philadelphia, PA GS-13: $117,284 - $152,471
• Philadelphia, PA GS-14: $138,595 - $180,178 QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• 1) The first professional law degree (LLB. or J.D.).
• 2) Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Annual bar certification cards issued from your state of licensure are not considered acceptable. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website that is dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or sworn statement to that effect. If there is not a date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good status and in active status prior to appointment.
• 3) In addition to 1 and 2 (listed above), each grade level has the following qualification requirements:

To Qualify at the GS-13 Level:

You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 2 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

To Qualify at the GS-14 Level

You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 3 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

In accordance with DoDI 1442.2 (Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys), promotion for this position is based on the individual's time, performance, and mastery of skills at the required grade level and only with approval of the designated official (DLA General Counsel) in accordance with the applicable regulation.

The legal experience described in your application package or resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies required to perform the duties of the position as described in the Major Duties section of this announcement. The QUALITY of experience will be evaluated and screened to determine how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Your application package or resume must demonstrate you have the competencies and quality of experience necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate grade level.

PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS:

• a. Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following practice areas: Federal acquisition law (contract formation and administration), Fiscal Law, Contract Litigation, and/or Civilian Personnel (Labor & Employment) as it applies to complex, long-term contracts for supplies and services, including, but not limited to, performance-based supply and service contracts and contracts with performance metrics and incentives.
• b. Analytical ability, including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, and creative problem solving.

OTHER SELECTION FACTORS:

• c. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience in communicating with senior officials.
• d. Legal and business judgment.
• e. Ability to provide superior service to clients.

Security Clearance

This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. If selected, you must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If you are unable to obtain this level of security clearance (as a result of undisclosed or disclosed background issues), within a reasonable period of time (as defined by the agency), the employment offer may be withdrawn. In addition, incumbent is subject to periodic re-investigation to maintain security eligibility in accordance with DoD 5200.2-R.