Attorney-Advisor (General)

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking government agency where your legal expertise will play a crucial role in shaping federal contracting and agreements. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex legal matters, providing timely and practical legal advice. With a focus on FAR-based contracting and innovative agreements, you will collaborate with senior officials and clients, making a significant impact in the field. If you are passionate about federal service and ready to tackle challenging legal issues, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to federal benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal experience for GS-13, 3+ years for GS-14, 5+ years for GS-15.
• Experience with DoD and advising senior officials is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on FAR-based contracting and non-procurement instruments.
• Establish relationships with clients and provide timely legal counsel.

Skills

FAR-based contracting

analytical skills

research skills

writing skills

oral communication

relationship building

legal advice

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

This position is in the Excepted Service. Selection under this appointment does not confer civil service competitive status.

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. Learn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Applicants will be evaluated on: (1) depth, breadth, and quality of recent and relevant professional legal experience with an emphasis on FAR-based contracting and non-procurement instruments such as Other Transaction Agreements, grants, cooperative agreements, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements, and Partnership Intermediary Agreements; (2) analytical, research, and writing skills; (3) oral communication; (4) ability to establish relationships with clients; and (5) ability to provide timely, accurate, practical, and responsive legal advice.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must have recent and relevant professional legal experience in excess of two (2) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

To qualify at the GS-14 level,applicants must have recent and relevant professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

To qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must have at least five (5) years recent, substantial, and relevant professional legal experience that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. In addition, to qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform with substantial independence even when working on the most complex or difficult matters. Knowledge of and experience with DoD is highly desirable but not mandatory. Applicants with experience advising senior officials or clients are desired.

Salary will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement based on the complexity of work to be performed, the applicant's experience, education, training and availability of funds.

Qualification standards for attorney positions may be found in DoD Directive 1442.02, "Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys," at DoD Instruction 1442.02, April 13, 2023 (whs.mil).