The OGC Honors Attorney Program provides highly qualified, entry-level attorneys with the opportunity to gain exposure to a broad variety of subject matter areas over a two-year period. The Program includes rotations in at least two different divisions within OGC, and more as time and mission permit. Participants complete complex legal assignments and provide advice in a variety of legal practice areas.
This highly competitive paid summer program for first- and second-year law students is in the Office of the DoD General Counsel. Interns are selected based on many factors, including but not limited to: high academic achievement; demonstrated leadership; law review or moot court experience, legal aid and clinical experience, and internships or work experience in the legal field. We also consider specialized academic studies (including undergraduate and post-graduate degrees); military service; and extracurricular activities.
General Attorney, Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces (DAC-IPAD), AD-00 (Temporary)
The incumbent serves as legal counsel for the Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces (DAC-IPAD), which includes the Chair and Members, Deputy Director, and Director of the Military Justice Support Group (MJSG) and is a legal authority on all matters arising with the organization. The position is within the MJSG, and includes supporting the high-visibility, high-priority work of the DAC-IPAD and other advisory entities requiring such support as determined by the General Counsel/Director, DLSA and at the discretion of the Director, MJSG.
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY-ADVISER
This position is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the General Counsel (OGC). Under the authority, direction, and control of the General Counsel, DoD OGC provides legal advice and support to DoD, and particularly to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), on all legal matters affecting the Department.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL (ETHICS & FISCAL)
The DCAA OGC is seeking a senior attorney (GS-15) to serve as Senior Assistant General Counsel (Ethics and Fiscal Law) (SAGC). DCAA delivers contract audits and advisory services to strengthen the National Defense Strategy by ensuring the DoD receives unparalleled value for its acquisitions. This non-supervisory GS-15 position located in the DCAA Headquarters at Fort Belvoir, VA. The position is Telework eligible, but is required to perform the preponderance of work in-office (e.g., 6-days per pay period for a standard 10-day schedule).
Department Counsel, the Defense Office of Hearings & Appeals, Defense Legal Services Agency, Office of General Counsel. (GS 12 to GS 14)
The Defense Office of Hearings & Appeals (DOHA) is seeking attorneys for its Department Counsel Division. DOHA, the largest component of the Defense Legal Services Agency, provides hearings and issues decisions in personnel security clearance cases for contractor personnel doing classified work for all DoD components and 28 other Federal Agencies and Departments. DOHA also conducts personal appearance appellate hearings and issues recommended decisions in security clearance cases for DoD civilian employees and military personnel. Department Counsel represent DoD in these hearings and at various stages of the security clearance administrative due process. Duties include reviewing background investigations, obtaining evidence from outside sources, drafting pleadings and motions, advocacy at hearings, and drafting hearing level and appellate briefs.
ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL (CONTRACT LITIGATION) (GS-13/14)
The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) has an opening for an acquisition attorney (GS-13/14) to serve as Assistant General Counsel (AGC) for Contract Litigation. DCAA's primary function is to conduct contract audits on behalf of DoD and other Federal agencies. Contract audits are independent, professional reviews of financial representations made by defense contractors, and DCAA helps determine whether contract costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable. DCAA's financial oversight of government contracts, and related financial advisory services to DoD components, ensures that DoD's programs and warfighters get the best value for every dollar spent on defense contracts.
Associate General Counsel, Office of the Deputy General Counsel (Fiscal), Department of Defense Office of General Counsel
There is an opening for a staff attorney in the DoD OGC Fiscal practice group (OGC (F)). This office advises the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and his staff on the most sensitive and complex issues of federal appropriations law facing the Department in executing an annual budget approaching one trillion dollars. Develop solutions to problems along the full spectrum of the DoD OGC responsibilities, including international affairs, acquisition and logistics, intelligence, personnel and health policy, environmental and legislative matters. Advising on the conduct of government activities during lapses in federal appropriations. Drafts the appropriation account language and text of general provisions for inclusion in the President's annual budget submission and DoD Appropriations Acts.
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL)
This position is located in the Office of the Deputy General Counsel (Environment, Energy, and Installations (EE&I)) of the Department of Defense. As a staff attorney for the Department on energy programs and policies, provide legal advice and support to Department clients on energy security and reliability, energy use and priorities as directed by the Secretary, as well as related environmental compliance, real property, and litigation.
Associate General Counsel – Employment Law Division, HQ, DoDEA (GS-15)
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Office of General Counsel is accepting applications for the GS-15 position of Associate General Counsel – Employment Law Division, HQ, DoDEA. This position supports the mission of DoDEA to operate accredited schools and ensure all school-aged children of military families are provided a world-class education. The Associate General Counsel will assist the General Counsel and DoDEA leadership team worldwide by providing expert legal advice and representation in labor and employment law. This includes advising on federal employment matters, labor-management relations, representing management in collective bargaining, and related litigation.
Attorney-Adviser (General) - Office of General Counsel, Defense Legal Services Agency
This position is with the Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA) at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The General Counsel (GC) of the DoD, appointed by the President, is the chief legal officer and principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense, overseeing legal policy and services. The GC also directs DLSA, providing legal support to the OSD, Defense Agencies and Field Activities. Counsel at DIU operate under the authority of GC, Principal Deputy GC, and Deputy GC (Acquisition & Logistics).
Deputy General Counsel (Fiscal)
The incumbent serves as the Deputy General Counsel (Fiscal). As such, he or she is the principal assistant to the General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel with functional responsibility for legal advice and services in the broad area of federal appropriations law and Department of Defense financial management. The Deputy General Counsel (Fiscal) has primary responsibility to provide legal advice and services to the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) for fiscal matters, supervise and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and responsiveness of legal advice and services provided, and support the General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel in matters within his or her functional areas of responsibility that require their attention.
**THIS IS NOT A VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT**
This is a request for resumés from interested persons. Resumés received will be held in a resume file maintained by the Office of the General Counsel, Department of Defense (DoD). The resumés may be used to fill future vacancies for positions in the Office of the General Counsel, to include vacancies in the DoD OGC Attorney Honors Program, or positions within the Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA).