ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (CONTRACTS)

Summary

This job involves leading a team to review and advise on contracts and procurement laws for Air Force bases in Texas, while providing expert legal guidance on government buying and spending rules. It suits experienced lawyers who enjoy supervising others, solving complex legal problems, and working in a military environment. A good fit would be someone with a strong background in federal procurement who can communicate clearly with non-lawyers. Key Requirements • Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from an ABA-accredited law school • Active bar membership in good standing with a state, U.S.

commonwealth, territory, or District of Columbia (proof required within four months of application) • At least three years of professional legal experience in federal procurement and contracts • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in government procurement or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience • Expert knowledge of federal procurement laws, including FAR, GAO guidance, ASBCA decisions, and DoD directives • Skills in legal analysis, research, supervision of staff, and clear communication to diverse audiences • Ability to prepare and try cases before courts or administrative bodies Full Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in accomplishing contract and procurement law reviews and advice, to oversee contract and fiscal law functions for all JBSA, and to provide direct government procurement and fiscal law advice for 502 Air Base Wing (ABW), JBSA-Ft Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, and JBSA-Randolph Air Force Base.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: You MUST have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD). In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status.

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Experience: In addition to the basic requirement: you must have professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Expert knowledge of the principles of federal procurement law as it relates to contracts, including all aspects from presource selection activities to post-contract performance activities.

This requires a working knowledge that includes (but is not limited to) the Public Laws related to federal procurement, Comptroller Decisions, General Accounting Office (GAO) guidance and findings, Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) decisions, DoD directives, Executive Orders, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented. A Master of Laws (LL.M) in government procurement (or a related field) or extensive government procurement experience is required. 2. Skill in recognizing and analyzing key legal issues in a factual situation and applying well-reasoned analysis to reach clear, concise conclusions.

3. Skill and ability to supervise, teach, and guide lesser experienced attorneys and other members of the staff as necessary. 4. Skill and ability to review and concisely and clearly convey legal issues, documents or decisions to personnel not in the legal profession. 5. Ability to research legal issues, analyze complex factual situations in light of general legal principles and the results of research, and prepare legal opinions. 6. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, in and outside the legal profession, both orally and in writing, in both formal and informal settings.

Ability to prepare cases for trial and/or try cases before a court, administrative body, or an official having quasi-judicial power. At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and dated within four months of application. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional Conditions of Employment: Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports) upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 17-Nov-2011. Major

Duties: • Incumbent oversees and advises on contracts and revising documentation as necessary, entered into in support of JBSA, for legal sufficiency, including substantive advice on terms and comprehensive review and analysis of statements of work, amendments, modifications, and all other supporting documentation, including direct contract law support for 502 ABW, JBSA-Ft Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force Base.

Incumbent serves as the senior legal advisor to JBSA leadership and units on questions of acquisition law and policy. Conducts special studies on cases and prepares legal briefs thereon. Renders opinions on the proper interpretation of case law, statutes, regulations, and directives and their applicability to the varied acquisition law problems encountered by JBSA and 502 ABW. Careful research and thorough knowledge of legal principles and statutory interpretation is essential. Performs work direction responsibilities.

Supervises and provides guidance and direction to 1-3 junior attorneys whose duties require training in the area of contract law. Assigns work to individuals and provides technical direction and/or help in accomplishing difficult work steps and processes. Apply tot his job

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