ATTORNEY ADVISOR (CONTRACT)

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The primary purpose of this position is: This is a CB position. AFLOA represents the US AF in almost all contract litigation, most of which occurs at the US Government Accountability Office, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and the United States Court of Federal Claims. AFLOA also often represents the agency in ADR proceedings; e.g., mediation or arbitration. EDUCATION: Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Duty 1:In a Career Broadening capacity serves as a Principal Trial Attorney and Litigator. The incumbent is assigned by the designated Supervisory Attorney, Principal Senior Trial Attorney or, on occasion, by the Director of the AFLOA/JAQ Commercial Litigation Directorate to serve as the primary attorney charged with the preparation and presentation of the United States Department of the Air Force's position in multiple federal procurement litigations (e.g., bid protests, contract disputes, etc.) before administrative tribunals and/or federal courts (e.g., the Government Accountability Office ("GAO"); the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals ("ASBCA"); or the United States Court of Federal Claims)

Duty 2: Maintains Highest Level of Federal Acquisition Matter Expertise & Provides Reliable Legal Advice. Independently, executes legal analysis relevant to the Air Force's procurement mission. Maintains federal acquisition subject matter expertise by independently keeping apprised and researching changes in federal procurement statute, regulation, executive branch policy and case precedent. Disseminates updates on federal acquisition reform to colleagues and Air Force clients. 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.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: Applicant must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association -And- an active (or equivalent) member, in good standing, of the bar of the highest court of a state, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

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. Knowledge of applicable federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and litigation techniques necessary for the defense of the AF in administrative and judicial forums.

2. Knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and litigation techniques necessary for the defense of the AF in administrative and judicial forums.

3. Knowledge of the role and duties of a Government/Air Force attorney to include an understanding of Department of Defense and Air Force structure and chain of command.

4. Skill in interpreting the law and applying it to legally and factually complex situations and skill in the exercise of legal judgement.

5. Skill and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with both professionals and non-professionals.

6. Ability to prepare cases for trial and to defend the AF before administrative and judicial forums. Ability to research legal contracting issues, analyze complex factual situations, and develop evidence to support AF litigation positions.