Deputy General Counsel for Transactions

US Department of Energy Headquarters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Energy Headquarters, Office of the General Counsel, is seeking an executive to provide leadership and direction in overseeing the Office of the Deputy General Counsel for Transactions. The selected candidate will advance efficiency, uphold the Constitution, and apply law to DOE contracting and program operations.

Applicants must demonstrate Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) and conform to the two-page resume limit.

Qualifications

• Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) required.
• Resume not to exceed 2 pages; longer resumes will not be reviewed beyond page 2.

Job description

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of the General Counsel is looking for a dynamic, innovative, seasoned executive to provide executive leadership and direction in overseeing the Office of the Deputy General Counsel for Transactions. 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.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may 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.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume must clearly demonstrate that you possess the following technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Describe your experience providing legal advice and counsel, directly and by overseeing other attorneys, regarding Management and Operating (M&O) contracts, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DOE Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) compliance, performance-based contracting for facility operations, and contract disputes or claims arising under the Contract Disputes Act.

TQ 2: Describe your experience providing legal advice and counsel, directly and by overseeing other attorneys, regarding technology transfer agreements, intellectual property rights and patent licensing at government laboratories, cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs), and the negotiation and administration of financial assistance instruments-including grants, cooperative agreements, and loan guarantees.

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.

There are five ECQs:

• 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.