Attorney-Adviser (Contract)

Attorney-Adviser (Contract)

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Salary Range: $143913 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: See below for important information regarding this job. Incumbents will serve as an Attorney-Adviser (Contract) in the Office of Counsel, Defense Logistics Agency Energy located in Fort Belvoir, VA.

Major Duties:

• As an Attorney-Adviser (Contract), you will be responsible for the following duties. Serves as DLA Energy Senior Legal Counsel for the Bulk Petroleum Supply Chain Services business unit, providing legal advice and assistance on contract matters for supply, logistics, and acquisition support of products or services managed by the supply chain. Provides legal and policy advice concerning the drafting, negotiating, concluding and amending of international fuel agreements. Serves as the senior legal counsel for the Facility Sustainment Directorate, responsible for sustaining, restoring and modernizing DoD's fixed fuel infrastructure. Legal and policy advice includes environmental and fiscal law practice areas. Represents agency in protests to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims and appeals to the Federal courts and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA). Legal and policy advice covers all areas of contract formation, including contract authority, GSA schedule contracting, source selection, socioeconomic issues, commercial item contracting, pricing, and foreign purchase restrictions, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Provides legal advice and counsel on contract matters and post-award issues likely to result in litigation. Reviews and coordinates on decisions by contracting officers concerning contract claims by either the contractor or the Government. Post-award issues include contract terminations, breach of contract actions, and re-procurement of defaulted supplies or services, changes, options, performance, delivery and quality, and alternative dispute resolution. Procurements are typically characterized by extensive negotiations with high-level officials, negotiation of special contract terms and provisions, and involving a substantial expenditure of funds. Provides legal advice and counsel on business integrity and fiscal law issues involving assigned business units. Acts as team leader and manages the distribution of work among team attorneys and assures that work is accomplished in an accurate, responsive, and timely manner.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 1) The first professional law degree (LLB. or J.D.); 2) Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Annual bar certification cards issued from your state of licensure are not considered acceptable. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website that is dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or sworn statement to that effect. If there is not a date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good status and in active status prior to appointment. 3) In addition to 1 and 2 (listed above), each grade level has the following qualification requirements: To Qualify at the GS-14 Level: You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 3 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. In accordance with DoDI 1442.2 (Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys), promotion for this position is based on the individual's time, performance, and mastery of skills at the required grade level and only with approval of the designated official (DLA General Counsel) in accordance with the applicable regulation. The legal experience described in your application package or resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies required to perform the duties of the position as described in the Major Duties section of this announcement. The QUALITY of experience will be evaluated and screened to determine how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Your application package or resume must demonstrate you have the competencies and quality of experience necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate grade level. PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS: The following factors will be used to evaluate the suitability of candidates for this position: Federal acquisition law experience and knowledge of the FAR and DFARS (with consideration of factors such as breadth, depth, and relevance). At least one year of relevant experience at the next lower federal grade-level is mandatory (if current federal employee). Equivalent military, state, or private law experience may be substituted for Federal service. Legal experience in the drafting, negotiating, concluding and amending international agreements. Analytical/legal ability (including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, creative problem solving). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and client relationships, and the ability to interact well with senior officials on controversial and sensitive issues. Excellent legal and business judgment. Knowledge of environmental, international and tax law is highly desirable Security Clearance: This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. If selected, you must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If you are unable to obtain this level of security clearance (as a result of undisclosed or disclosed background issues), within a reasonable period of time (as defined by the agency), the employment offer may be withdrawn. In addition, incumbent is subject to periodic re-investigation to maintain security eligibility in accordance with DoD 5200.2-R.

How to Apply: Applications must be submitted ON-LINE via USAJobs by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date of the announcement. Only complete application packages will be considered. APPLICATIONS THAT FAIL TO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-26