Procurement Attorney (Fiscal and Contract Law Unit)
About This Position
The Fiscal and Contract Law Unit handles all aspects of the federal procurement process, including acquisition planning, award determinations, protests, contract administration, and claims resolution. It also provides comprehensive fiscal law advice, to include issues related to bona fide need requirements, augmentation, interagency financing arrangements, authorization concerns, and legislative drafting. The unit further advises on facilities/real estate issues and environmental concerns.
Qualifications
GS-14: Applicants applying for the Gs-14 must have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience. GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience.
Major Duties
GS-14 Conduct legal research and prepare written analysis on relevant topics. Assist in the FBI's response to bid protests before the GAO. Advise clients verbally and in writing on legal issues relating to subject matter covered by unit. GS-15 Briefs executive management on legal conclusions derived from comprehensive legal research. Serve as lead attorney in GAO protests by acting as counsel of record and leading development of strategy in bid protests.
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance. Selectee may be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Selectee may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually. The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.
Education
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; and roof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting both proof of JD degree and proof of good standing with a bar within a US jurisdiction. Please see the "Required Documents" under How to Apply for additional information.
Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree
in addition to a J.D.) and be an active member of the bar (any US jurisdiction).
How You Will Be Evaluated
All applicants are rated on the following competencies: Analytic Thinking Communication Governance and Legal Jurisprudence Leadership Oral/Written Communication Research
Additional Information
Relocation expenses MAY be borne by the FBI for internal candidates. Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location will be required to complete a one-year commitment to the assignment prior to moving to a new position at the FBI.
How to Apply
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Required Documents
Your cover letter and resume.
Resume must not exceed two pages. A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages. Proof of current and active bar association membership. Copy of Law School Transcripts. Current SF-50 (if external government employee). As applicable, supporting documentation for veterans' preference eligibility. Please
Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar association Membership.