Strategic DoD Contract Attorney Advisor

US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) seeks an attorney with deep experience in FAR‑based contracting and non‑procurement instruments to join the Excepted Service. The ideal candidate will advise senior agency officials, draft and review OFAs, grants, cooperative agreements, CRADAs, and Partnership Intermediary Agreements, and provide timely, practical legal guidance.

Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical, research, writing, and oral communication skills, ability to

Qualifications

  • Recent and relevant professional legal experience with an emphasis on FAR-based contracting and non-procurement instruments.
  • Strong analytical, research, and writing skills; effective oral communication.
  • Ability to establish relationships with clients and provide timely, practical legal advice.

Responsibilities

  • Provide timely, accurate legal advice on complex matters.
  • Advise senior agency officials on contracts, DoD directives, and procurement strategies.
  • Review and draft instruments such as OTAs, grants, cooperative agreements, CRADAs, and Partnership Intermediary Agreements.

Skills

FAR-based contracting
Oral communication
Legal research & writing
Client relationships

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) seeks an attorney with deep experience in FAR‑based contracting and non‑procurement instruments to join the Excepted Service. The ideal candidate will advise senior agency officials, draft and review OFAs, grants, cooperative agreements, CRADAs, and Partnership Intermediary Agreements, and provide timely, practical legal guidance.

Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical, research, writing, and oral communication skills, ability to

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