Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia
Salary Range: $143913 - $197200 Per Year
Job Summary: We are committed to: Teamwork: Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment. Integrity: Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities. Excellence: Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise. Service: Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1. Actively, both internally and externally, promotes DIA’s core values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, service, diversity, critical thinking, collaboration and information sharing through one’s own behaviors and expectations for others. 2. Analyzes situations from a multi-disciplinary perspective, taking into account the broad array of client interests and the multitude of factors and circumstances that impact the problem presented. 3. Develops and enhances collaborative partnerships with Agency leadership to drive efforts to identify or create strategies to address needs, challenges, or to advance corporate goals. 4. Expertise in Federal Procurement Law: Subject matter expertise in federal acquisition regulations (FAR), procurement statutes, relevant case law, and appropriations-related references, as well as the procedures governing bid protests, contract disputes, and claims resolution. In-depth knowledge of the regulations, guidelines, laws, and directives relevant to procurement within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. 5. Experience with the Federal Procurement Process: Demonstrated experience in all phases of the federal procurement process, including acquisition planning, contract formation, execution, and administration. Demonstrated ability to deploy expertise in federal procurement law and fiscal law to support creative, efficient and effective procurement strategies, particularly with respect to the acquisition of technology and technological capabilities. HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS 1. Master of Law (LL.M) in Government Contract Law and 10 or more years of experience in the field of government contract law. 2. Experience with (i) commercial licensing on behalf of and/or with the federal government, (ii) the DoD software acquisition process and the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework, (iii) training contracting professionals on all aspects of the federal procurement process, and (iv) using non-traditional acquisition vehicles, such as grants, cooperative agreements, and other transaction agreements. 3. In-depth understanding of the IC and ability to use that knowledge constructively in establishing goals and priorities and accomplishing work; ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal audiences, and build relationships of trust with clients, including senior leaders and stakeholders.
How to Apply: HOW DO I APPLY? Unless specified within the vacancy announcement, you must complete and submit your job application electronically, using DIA's online job tool. Go to: http://www.dia.mil. Click the link to "Search and Apply for Jobs" or click the link to "Careers" > "Vacancies." Your first visit? Click "New User" to setup your account. Click "Search" to view Vacancy Announcements for opportunities that interest you. Save as a Favorite or select the Job Opening to Apply. At the top of the "Job Search" page, click "My Favorite Jobs" to view each announcement. Start the application process by clicking the "Apply" at the bottom of the announcement. While working on the application, "Save" frequently. When you save the document, prior to final submission, you can exit the application and return later to continue by logging-in and going to Job Search > My Activities > Applications with a status of Not Submitted. Finished? Click "Submit." You must complete and submit the application prior to the closing date listed on the Vacancy Announcement. Final applications are not available for revision. If you need to revise your application, complete and submit another application. All positions in the Defense Intelligence Agency are in the excepted service under 10 USC 1601 appointment authority and covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), a General Grade (GG) pay system divided into grades and steps similar to OPM’s General Schedule (GS) compensation system. All candidates must be U.S. citizens and are subject to a thorough background inquiry and any required medical examinations.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-10