Attorney-Advisor (Contracts)

Air Force Civilian Service; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 126,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Relocation incentives

Student loan incentives

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a Full-Time Attorney-Advisor (Contracts) to work as Program Counsel for designated acquisition programs at Hill AFB, Layton, UT. The role requires legal expertise, ABA-accredited education, and active bar status.

Responsibilities include advising on acquisition, fiscal, IP and administrative law, and coordinating with program managers and contracting officials. The position offers 2026 salary range of $125,776–$192,331 and may include recruitment, relocation, and

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from ABA-accredited law school and hold the first professional law degree (LLB or JD).
• Provide proof of active bar status in good standing dated within four months of application.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior attorney support as Program Counsel for designated acquisition programs.
• Serve as the single point of contact for program managers and contracting officials for legal questions.
• Advise on acquisition, fiscal, intellectual property, business operations, and administrative law.

Skills

Acquisition law

Fiscal law

Ethics law

Legal writing

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) / LLB

Job description

Come be a part of something big!

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Attorney-Advisor (Contracts) (NH-0905-04) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) - 75th Air Base Wing, on Hill AFB in Layton, UT. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits. Recruitment, Relocation, and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized. 2026 Salary Range ($125,776-$192,331) Yearly Job Open Date 08/25/2026 Job Close Date 09/14/2026

Who May Apply:

U.S. Citizens

In this position you will provide senior attorney support as Program Counsel for designated acquisition programs. Serve as a single point of contact for program managers and contracting officials to answer legal questions addressing Air Force command priorities. Communicate and coordinate legal advice with other attorneys and the offices of General Counsel at higher levels within the Air Force, as well as other Department of War agencies and other agencies of the Federal Government. Apply advocacy and negotiation skills to assist program managers in dealing with suppliers on mutually agreeable terms. Participate in negotiations between the Government and contractors concerning legal issues. Advise on complex matters concerning major acquisitions by the Air Force. Serves as lead counsel and program expert to advise on acquisition law, fiscal law, intellectual property, business operations, and administrative law.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain & maintain a Security clearance
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position
• Certifications/Licensure
• Financial Management Statement
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty
• You must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accreditated by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD). In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application of "active" status, in good standing, with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, of the District of Columbia. Online information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status in good standing.

Recruitment Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of laws, regulations, precedents and procedures related to Federal Government acquisition, fiscal, foreign military sales, and ethics law.
• Ability to recognize and appropriately handle issues of precedent setting nature, sensitivity, or importance to agency goals, national and international security, or high public interest.
• Ability to make legally sound logical decisions and skill in applying the law to specific situations.
• You must possess skill in the presentation of and in opposition to evidence and arguments made in third party proceedings, with the skill in writing sound and persuasive opinions, memoranda, briefs, reports, plans, and pleadings.

RESUME:

Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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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

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.