COUNSEL, STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS

STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel seeks a Counsel for the Strategic Systems Program (SSP) to lead SSP's legal matters as a Senior Executive Service (SES) member. This role demands extensive experience in acquisition and fiscal law and the ability to provide strategic legal guidance to senior officials.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate executive leadership, commitment to the rule of law, and the ability to manage complex, sensitive issues affecting SSP’s mission and the

Qualifications

• TQ 1: Knowledge of, and substantial experience in acquisition law, fiscal law and related areas of law.
• TQ 2: Knowledge of organizational relationships and procedures of the DON/DoD or similar Federal Agency.
• TQ 3: Experience as a senior-level attorney providing legal advice to high-level executives on complex issues.

Skills

Acquisition law & fiscal law

Senior-level legal advisory

Executive leadership

Job description

The Department of the Navy (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) seeks an exceptional leader to serve as the Counsel, Strategic Systems Program (SSP). The Counsel SSP is the principal legal advisor and responsible for all legal matters at SSP. This is a Tier 2 position in the Senior Executive Service (SES).

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed below, applicants must demonstrate experience and competency in the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):

Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1. Knowledge of, and substantial experience in acquisition law, fiscal law and one or more of the following areas of law: international law, federal employment law, environmental law, and associated litigation.

TQ 2. Knowledge of, and substantial experience in organizational relationships, missions, and administrative procedures of the DON, DoW or other similar Federal Agency.

TQ 3. Experience working as an attorney at a senior level providing legal advice on complex and sensitive issues to high-level executives and officials. This experience must be evidenced by the ability to analyze and organize complex factual and legal matters for oral and written presentation, including demonstration of sophisticated legal and analytical skills, sound judgment, initiative, and industry.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECqs):

In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.