Attorney-Advisor (General)

US-Dhs-Headquarter; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeks a highly skilled attorney to provide legal counsel on federal acquisitions and procurement within the Office of the General Counsel, General Law Division. You will advise DHS procurement and program officials and represent DHS in bid protests and claims appeals across various forums.

This is a non-bargaining unit, GS-14/15 level role requiring specialized experience and a JD (or LLB/LLM) and a strong background in acquisition law and government

Qualifications

• Must have professional law degree (JD/LLB or LLM).
• Specialized experience in federal acquisition and procurement.
• Experience advising on procurement planning, contract formation, bid protests, claims, disputes, or related litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on federal acquisitions and procurement to DHS officials.
• Represent DHS in bid protests and claims appeals at various fora.

Skills

Legal experience

Acquisitions law

Bid protests

Education

JD or LLB/LLM

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), General Law Division (GLD).

The primary purpose of this position is to support the Department by providing legal advice and counsel on acquisitions and procurement to DHS procurement and program officials and represent DHS in bid protests and claims appeals at various fora.

Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Basic Requirements:

GS-14 and GS-15:

1. The first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD) or the second professional law degree (LL.M.); AND
2. Specialized professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. The quality of the individual's background may be evidenced by the relatedness of his or her specialization.

Specialized Experience:

The skills and experience listed immediately below are of particular importance to the position, and applicants should provide specific detailed information in these areas, where applicable, as part of their application.

You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government.

You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal government.

Specialized experience is experience providing legal advice and support on federal acquisition and procurement matters including advising contracting personnel, program offices, and senior agency leadership on procurement planning, contract formation, contract administration, bid protests, claims, disputes, and related litigation. This experience may include advising on complex, high-dollar, mission-critical, or time-sensitive acquisitions, including cyber-security, information technology (IT), professional services, operational support, or other mission-support acquisitions.

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or Former Political Appointees:

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.