Senior Contracts Attorney & Program Counsel

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

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