Current Vacancies

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY ADVISER (GENERAL)

Department of Defense
Defense Legal Services Agency
Operational Legal Services

Summary
This position is located in the Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA). The General Counsel (GC)/Director, DLSA, who is appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the chief DoD legal officer (10 U.S.C. 140). The GC is the principal legal advisor to the Secretary of Defense on, and has final authority and responsibility for, legal policy and determinations and the delivery of legal services within DoD and its components.

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:

• Provides all necessary support to the General Counsel, Principal Deputy General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel (Legal Counsel), and Director, Office of Litigation Counsel in a broad array of controversial legal problems, to include functional responsibility, and litigation involving classified information; administrative law and public affairs issues.
• Works with DoD personnel, the Department of Justice, and other Executive agencies to respond to major litigation requirements, including preparing affidavits, briefs, and responses to demands for witnesses and document production.
• Reviews and analyzes legal questions involving executive privilege, Secretary of Defense state secrets declarations, formal and informal requests for interviews of DoD witnesses in pending litigation, and other statutory, regulatory and constitutional issues.
• Drafts, reviews and coordinates for action DoD issuance, policies, legislative proposals, and responses to Congress, other Executive Agencies and the public in areas of functional responsibility.

Interested applicants should visit the USAJOBS announcement to apply.

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.

The position is located in Arlington, VA (no remote option but regular telework and flexible work schedules available). Vacancies will be filled on a rolling basis. Candidates are required to have or obtain a Top Secret security clearance prior to start date. Additional information about DOHA may be found at: https://doha.ogc.osd.mil/ (select “Industrial Security Program” and “Personal Appearance Program”).

Interested attorneys should submit resumes to: julie.r.mendez.civ@mail.mil as well as to the Office of General Counsel resume bank per the instructions at: https://ogc.osd.mil/Careers/Request-for-Resumes/. Questions about the position may also be directed to julie.r.mendez.civ@mail.mil.

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.
• Reviews, researches, and provides oral and written advice to senior DoD officials on legal issues arising from the Department's use of appropriated funds. Such advice is prepared in coordination with other sections of the Office of General Counsel that are responsible for matters affected by the matter under review.
• Describes and explains the Department's legal position on matters of federal appropriations law in communications with professional staff members of the congressional defense committees and officials of the Office of Management and Budget, National Security Council, and other federal agencies.
• Assists in preparing the Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary of Defense, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and other senior Presidentially appointed, Senate confirmed DoD officials for testimony before Congress on the President's budget submission or other matters pertaining to the Department's comptrollership responsibilities.
• Drafts proposed legislative provisions pertaining to financial management, as well as general provisions and appropriations account language for inclusion in the President's annual budget submissions to Congress. Reviews existing legislation and prepares legal advice regarding the effects of such legislation on DoD's management of its appropriated funds. Participates in DoD's Legislative Review Process, assessing the necessity for and impact of legislative proposals submitted by the Principal Staff Assistants within the Office of the Secretary of Defense; the Military Departments; the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and the Defense Agencies.

To apply, please email resume to osd.pentagon.ogc.mbx.dodogcresumebank@mail.mil. The subject line should state “Resume File: [APPLICANT’S LAST NAME, FIRST NAME].” Please also reference this position in the body of your email.

Associate Deputy General Counsel, Legislation, Investigations, and Oversight (GS-15), DoD Office of General Counsel

This position is located in the Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA), with duty in the Office of the Deputy General Counsel for Legislation, Investigations, and Oversight (LIO), Department of Defense. The General Counsel of the Department of Defense, who is appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the chief legal officer of the Department of Defense and performs such functions as the Secretary of Defense may prescribe (10 U.S. C. § 140). As such, the General Counsel is the principal legal advisor to the Secretary of Defense and has final authority and responsibility for legal policy and determinations and the delivery of legal services within the Department of Defense and its components. The General Counsel is also dual-hatted as the Director of DLSA.

The incumbent of this position reports to the Deputy General Counsel (LIO), whose primary responsibilities are to provide legal advice and services to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs concerning matters within the jurisdiction of the Assistant Secretary. The Deputy General Counsel (LIO) also advises other Department of Defense components concerning legislation and congressional oversight matters.

The incumbent is responsible for providing a full range of legal services and assistance, including advising senior officials, drafting legislative proposals, and analyzing the legal sufficiency of draft regulations, directives, memoranda, agreements, and reports and other documents intended to be submitted to Congress. The incumbent will draft and review legislative language in a wide variety of areas of law that impact the Department of Defense and assist in managing the Department’s legislative program, which includes engaging with Department of Defense components to ensure a consistent Department view on legislation, engaging in discussions with the Office of Management and Budget and other executive branch agencies in support of legislative proposals, and assisting clients in responding to requests from congressional staff related to legislation.

DoD OGC is located at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Flexible work schedules and telework (up to two days per week) may be authorized consistent with organization policy.

We are accepting resumes until November 4, 2024. To apply, please email resume to osd.pentagon.ogc.mbx.dodogcresumebank@mail.mil. The subject line should state “Resume File: [APPLICANT’S LAST NAME, FIRST NAME].” Please also reference this position in the body of your email.

Attorney-Adviser (General)

Department of Defense
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Office of General Counsel, Defense Legal Services Agency

Summary
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).

Duties
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:

1. Government Contract Law. The incumbent provides legal advice and services related to the full range of government contract issues, including those relating to the award and administration of contracts, and to the resolution of contract disputes.
2. Ethics and Standards of Conduct. Incumbent is responsible to ensure that the DOD Standards of Conduct and the DOD Joint Ethics Regulation receive high visibility and that the highest ethical standards are applied within the functions supported. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting training as required on topics to support and ensure DIU operations and initiatives are compliant with federal law, regulations, and DOD and DON instructions, directives, and policies.
3. Acquisition and Fiscal Law. Incumbent provides legal counsel and advice to DIU in the area of business and commercial law. Incumbent provides legal advice at all stages (including planning) of the acquisition process, including privatization and insourcing or outsourcing initiatives; thereby ensuring these efforts progress legally and efficiently. Incumbent drafts, reviews, negotiates, and interprets contractual documents as necessary for the acquisition of DIU supplies and services to ensure documents conform to all applicable statutes and executive orders, regulations and administrative rulings, and court decisions.
4. Assistance in Litigation of Cases and Implementation of Court Decisions. The incumbent provides technical assistance and information to government attorneys who are litigating cases involving acquisition issues generally, and particularly government contracts issues. Additionally, the incumbent ensures that decisions of the Federal courts involving contract matters are implemented. The incumbent keeps superiors and colleagues advised of important current decisions and pending cases.
5. Preparation and Implementation of Legislation. The incumbent drafts or assists in drafting legislation involving acquisition reform and government contracts matters as they may impact DoD programs and operations to ensure they properly take account of departmental concerns. The incumbent reviews and evaluates such legislative proposals in terms of foreseeable effects on DoD operations and prepares comments recommending concurrence, nonconcurrence, or alternates.
6. Preparation of Memoranda and Reports. The incumbent prepares memoranda and reports on issues referred by operating officials in OSD, the military departments, and the defense agencies. The incumbent responds to congressional inquiries on a wide variety of issues.

For information on how to apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/813393100.

Senior Assistant General Counsel (Acquisition Law & Audit Policy)

The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) has an opening for a senior acquisition attorney (GS-15) to serve as Senior Assistant General Counsel (SAGC) for Acquisition Law & Audit Policy. 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.

The SAGC provides legal advice to inform DCAA policy and operations, and provides litigation support services to assist DoD and other Federal agencies defend and prosecute claims that involve DCAA contract audits. These matters frequently involve extremely complex, technical, and sensitive legal questions, resulting in expenditures or claims of large sums of money.

Key competencies for the position include (1) Knowledge of Federal government contract law. Knowledge and experience with DoD policies, FAR Cost Principles, and Cost Accounting Standards is desirable; (2) Experience in civil and administrative litigation involving claims against and by corporations before Federal Courts, Boards of Contract Appeals, or the U.S. Government Accountability Office; (3) Ability to develop productive working relationships with technical, contract, investigators, and legal personnel from a variety of Federal Agencies; (4) Experience which demonstrates the ability to communicate complex factual and legal issues orally and in writing, to include training and making presentations and briefings to large and small audiences; and (5) Ability to manage personnel and computer-based programs.

The application deadline is November 8, 2024. Complete details are available at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/813340000. If you'd like to know more, please contact Ms. Sharon Parr at sharon.k.parr2.civ@mail.mil.

Deputy General Counsel (Fiscal)

Department of Defense
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Office of General Counsel of the Department of Defense

Summary
This position is located in the Office of General Counsel of the Department of Defense (DoD). The General Counsel, who is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the chief legal officer of the DoD and performs such functions as the Secretary of Defense may prescribe (10 U.S.C. §140). He/She is the principal legal authority within DoD and has responsibility for legal policy and determinations and the delivery of legal services within DoD and its components.

Duties
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.

Specific major duties and responsibilities of the incumbent include:

1. The Deputy General Counsel (Fiscal) provides legal advice and services to the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and his or her office and other Principal Staff Assistants within the Office of the Secretary of Defense on matters involving federal appropriations law and the Department's exercise of its comptrollership and financial management authorities and responsibilities and, in coordination with the General Counsel, Department of Defense, provides legal counsel to the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of Defense on such matters.
2. The Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) relies upon the Deputy General Counsel (Fiscal) for assistance in developing the Department's financial management policies and in executing the Department's budget.
3. Incumbent reviews directives, instructions, regulations, and all significant correspondence pertaining to his or her area of responsibility for legal sufficiency and ensures that such documents are revised as necessary.
4. Incumbent also reviews for legal compliance with federal appropriations law, all such papers referred to the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) for his or her approval or concurrence.
5. Incumbent furnishes legal advice and assistance on questions that arise during the formulation, presentation, and execution of the DoD portion of the President's annual budget submission, providing counsel to the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and key members of his or her staff.
6. The incumbent reviews for the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller):
   1. The DoD Legislative Program items having a fiscal impact to establish and present the views of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and provide the basis for integration of the Legislative Program within the budgetary plans and policies of the DoD.
   2. Emergency legislation having a fiscal impact.
   3. Bills introduced in Congress and referred to the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) for review and comment.
7. Incumbent is directly responsible for reviewing the legal sufficiency of DoD's financial implementation of all statutes relating to the Department, as well as for the proper implementation of the general provisions of the annual DoD Appropriations Act.
8. In the course of day-to-day operations, incumbent renders advice and legal opinions on matters that impact virtually all substantive and operational programs of the Department of Defense.

For information on how to apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/817967700.