ATTORNEY-ADVISER (CONTRACT)

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior legal advisor, providing support for all acquisition activities serviced. Advises the Program Executive Office (PEO) on all matters except labor law and military justice. 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. 1. Serves as chief legal counsel for designated Program Executive Office (PEO) acquisition programs.
2. Provides advocacy and negotiation skills.
3. Reviews complex contractual documents for legal sufficiency and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policy.
4. Examines legal issues raised by requests for formal opinions.
5. Communicates and coordinates legal advice with other attorneys and the offices of General Counsel at higher levels with the Air Force, as well as other Department of Defense agencies and other agencies of the Federal Government.
6. Maintains current knowledge of changing statutory and regulatory guidance relating to system development, acquisition, and sustainment, as well as general developments in technology that may improve the effective delivery of legal services.
7. Responsible for the timely completion of administrative duties as assigned by higher headquarters' leadership. 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 and dated within 4 months of the date of the application. A copy of the Bar card is not acceptable proof of good standing. A copy of the bar card is not acceptable proof of good standing.
• NOTE: If not employed with the Air Force with the last 5 years transcripts will be required at the time of applying
• NOTE: Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply

A4.2.5.1. Qualifications Required at GS-14 or GS-15 Level. General requirements set forth under paragraph A4.1. 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. Professional knowledge of federal acquisition law (including but not limited to Systems Acquisition; Research & Development; and Facilities contracting matters and the Fiscal, Taxation, Environmental, Anti-Trust, ethics, various civil law matters and Patents, Copyright, and Technical Data Rights aspects thereof).
2. Maintenance of a current license as an attorney and counselor at law in a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
3. Demonstrated skill in researching legal issues raised by requests for formal opinions, the analysis of complex factual situations in light of the results of such legal research and general legal principles, and the preparation of written legal opinions and fraud remedies plans based upon such research and analysis.
4. Proven skill in effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.
5. Proven skill in using negotiation techniques to protect the Government's position in major acquisition actions.

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 the date obtained is 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.