DLA Deputy General Counsel

Manages DLA legal organization. Acts for or assists the DLA General Counsel in establishing DLA General Counsel goals and objectives. Provides professional direction and control over subordinate DLA HQ Associate General Counsel and DLA Chief Counsel.

Participates in the hiring, placement, promotion, training, and assignment of all DLA attorneys. Provides policy guidance on attorney personnel matters and participates in resource and budget planning for the DLA legal organization. Ensures that personnel management within the DLA legal organization is accomplished without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

Is responsible for keeping abreast of developments, policy issuances, and other similar material in the equal opportunity field, and for fully supporting the DLA Equal Opportunity Program. Manages DLA Litigation Program. Oversees the management and operation of the DLA Litigation Program.

Establishes policies and procedures for the effective operation of the program. In co-ordination with the DLA General Counsel, oversees the general strategy and planning by the DLA Chief Trial Attorney, who is responsible for DLA litigation and all major contract disputes resolution efforts. Ensures that all cases involving DLA before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and the Court of Federal Claims receive high level attention and that the Agency's interests are adequately protected.

Ensures that litigation positions and strategies are consistent with DoW and DLA policies. Determines DLA's position on proposed settlements of all pending litigation and approves the initiation of litigation. Through the Chief Trial Attorney, provides regular reports to the Director, DLA, the Senior Procurement Executive, and the DLA General Counsel on the status of litigation and related settlement efforts.

Most of DLA's litigation cases are precedent-setting and directly impact DLA and DoW regulations and policies. Through the Chief Trial Attorney, oversees all employee litigation before the Merit Systems Protection Board or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Ensures that litigation positions and strategies are consistent with DoW and DLA policies, are coordinated with senior DLA officials responsible for the management of the employee or employees involved, and that the agency's interests are adequately protected.

Alternative Disputes Resolution. Develops and coordinates DLA legal positions for all significant contract disputes with major defense contractors and manages the Agency's Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR) program. Contract disputes cases frequently involve precedent-setting legal issues, hundreds of millions of dollars, and generate high level DoW and industry attention.

Ensures that whenever possible, actual and potential contract disputes with major defense contractors are resolved without costly litigation. Ensures that contract disputes with majo1· defense contractors have a minimal impact on DLA programs and operations and that consistent DLA legal positions are taken in these disputes. Engages in creative and effective interest-based negotiation and alternative dispute resolution.

Ensures that mediation, a form of Alternative Disputes Resolution, is offered to employees in personnel or EEO complaints so that disputes- may be resolved quickly and in the best interests of all parties. As directed by the DLA GC, manages DLA Suspension and Debarment Program and Fraud Program. May be directed to oversee the management and operation of the DLA Suspension and Debarment Program and Fraud Program.

Oversees thCounterfeit Materials/Unauthorized Product Substitution (CM/UPS) teams, multidisciplinary teams at each PLFA that detect fraudulent parts and suppliers. Establishes policies and procedures for the effective operation of the program. Responsible for ensuring the detection, reporting, investigation and prosecution of fraud cases involving DLA operations or functions.

Ensures that effective administrative and remedial actions are pursued in all cases. Establishes CM/UPS policies that provide for the prompt review and referral of contractor suspension and debarment cases for consideration by the DLA debarring official. These referrals can result in a final decision pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to debar or suspend companies and individuals from contracting with the Federal Government.

Liaison with major defense contractors, law firms, and the Department of Justice. Works with senior executives of large defense corporations, including company presidents, vice presidents, and general counsel. Routinely has contact and liaison with major law firms representing large defense contractors in disputes with DLA that involve significant contract issues and large dollar amounts.

Maintains direct, continuing liaison with senior officials of the Department of Justice and other federal agencies.

1) 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.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume.

Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. A mandatory executive assessment is required after application submission.

You will receive separate instructions via e-mail and must complete the assessment within the established timeframe. Failure to complete the required assessment within the designated timeframe will result in removal from further consideration. Upon tentative selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S.

Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selectee will be required to timely and successfully complete an ECQ based structured interview with the OPM QRB and obtain QRB certification, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/. REMINDER: Before uploading your required PDF documents, please ensure the resume DOES NOT EXCEED the 2-page limit.

DoW Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement: In addition, DoW requires an Enterprise Perspective. This individual must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities is required. Executives must demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives.

This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. This information should be embedded within the resume. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders.

Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Tiering: The Department/Agency structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department/Agency.

OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Veteran's preference does not apply to the SES.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months.

This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact Ms. Jessica Scott, [email protected]. To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.

You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package.

You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.

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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.

Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.

Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages. Reasonable Accommodation: https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to

A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, or timely complete assessments, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.

1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs.

Your 2-page resume must be presented in a font size and font style that is legible, preferably Times New Roman font, no less than 10-point size and no less than half an inch margin all around. (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.

1. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
2. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable: CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility. SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.

CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation. Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position.

Application will result in an "Incomplete/Ineligible" rating.