Federal

Supervisory Attorney

Federal Aviation Administration ยท Department of Transportation
๐Ÿ“ El Segundo, California FV-L $134,118 - $207,931/yr
Posted: Apr 8, 2026 Deadline: Apr 17, 2026 (Closes in 9 days days left)

About This Position

Serves as a managing attorney within the Office of the Chief Counsel, Acquisition & Fiscal Law Division (AGC-500).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, ALL applicants MUST meet the following criteria: (1) have a JD Degree from an accredited law school; and (2) be admitted to practice before the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction or within the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and (3) be an active member of that bar; and (4) at least one full year of specialized experience in the work performed at the next lower grade level (FV-J/K or GS-14/15) for this occupational series. The specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience leading and executing plans, programs, policies, or projects in a professional or legal environment; and Experience providing legal advice and assistance on complex fiscal matters (i.e., agency contracts, leases, grants, and agreements, including matters relating to procurement, real estate, intellectual property, construction, or other fiscal law related matters. Answer all questions to the best of your ability.

DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE.

You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process.

Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. *Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.* Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Major Duties

Provides an extensive and diverse array of acquisition, real estate, and fiscal matters that are of critical importance, reporting directly to the Deputy Assistant Chief Counsel for Acquisition & Fiscal Law (AGC-500). Provides expert legal advice, interpretations, opinions, and innovative solutions, regarding all aspects of real estate matters and contract formation and administration, including fiscal law, bankruptcy, conflicts of interest, comparative acquisition systems, environmental, ethics, export control, information disclosure, intellectual property, legislative technical assistance, mergers, policy, procurement integrity, property disposal, security, suspension and debarment, and/or socio-economic laws affecting acquisitions. Encourages and facilitates division-wide collaboration and teaming to develop staff and to support the AGC Business Plan and FAA Strategic Plan.

Possesses expertise in project management, complex litigation, and strategic problem-solving. Assigns and supervises the work of staff attorneys. Oversees attorneys responsible for providing legal support, processing acquisition, fiscal law, and real estate inquiries, Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS), matters, policy, and litigation generated by client offices in support of the multi-billion dollar modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS), in accordance with statutory, regulatory, and Acquisition Management System (AMS) requirements and guidance.

The work has national and agency-wide significance, and directly affects the FAA's ability to meet its aviation safety responsibilities. Applies expert knowledge of the work directed, including expertise in both acquisition law and the technical areas within the practice area's portfolio. Often, personally deals with the most complex legal matters falling within the purview of the division.

Actively involved in both long-term and immediate operations of the division. Shares responsibility and collaborates with higher-level managers and leaders in developing and executing plans, policies, procedures, and programs. As required, provides legal support to the FAA Aviation Insurance and other programs involving issues of a classified nature.

Managerial duties include developing and executing plans, policies, and programs, strategic planning; assigning work to subordinate attorneys; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave requests; and taking, recommending, and/or approving corrective/disciplinary actions, as appropriate. Defines and organizes staff and work to accomplish objectives and meet performance measures and identifies and evaluates opportunities for operational efficiencies and/or cost savings. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives.

Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs or requests additional resources as needed. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Applies the principles of management, strategic planning, and fiscal management to the work of the division.

Responsible for the efficient management and safeguarding of resources and assures internal controls meet agency standards. Contacts are primarily with peers, higher-level managers in AGC and with high-level regional, center, and headquarters managers and leaders to discuss the status of programs and projects, develop plans for the future, balance workload, consult and advise on appropriate acquisition strategies, defend matters in litigation, and, as necessary, plan and implement curative action to meet objectives.

Conditions of Employment

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university.

A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. For additional information regarding foreign education, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html **Applicants who are not currently in the 905 occupational series (Attorney) in the Federal Government and fail to provide a copy of an unofficial or official transcript will not receive further consideration for this vacancy. Upon selection, if not currently employed in the 905 occupational series (Attorney), you will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment.

If you do not have an official transcript (original, with the raised seal), you should contact your school immediately to request it.

How You Will Be Evaluated

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Additional Information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.

FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

NOTES: 1) As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement. In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each.

Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability.

Your answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided.

Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate. 2) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm . 3) This is a temporary promotion NTE two years; however, it may be extended or terminated at any time, at management discretion. Position may become permanent without further competition. 4) This Level 2 (Non-Critical Sensitive, Secret) position requires favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check & Inquiries (ANACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. 5) Some, all or none of the referred candidates may be interviewed. 6) The base salary range above will be adjusted for locality.

Washington, DC: $179,638 - $228,000 (33.94% - Washington, DC) College Park, GA: $166,025 - $228,000 (23.79% - Atlanta, GA) Des Plaines, IL: $175,507 - $228,000 (30.86% - Chicago, IL) New York, Queens, NY: $185,016 - $228,000 (37.95% - New York, NY) Oklahoma City, OK: $156,999 - $228,000 (17.06% - Rest of the U.S.) Fort Worth, TX: $170,679 - $228,000 (27.26% - Dallas, TX) Atlantic City, NJ: $172,999 - $228,000 (28.99% - Philadelphia, PA) Des Moines, WA: $158,273 - $228,000(18.01% - Seattle, WA) Kansas City, MO: $159,560 - $228,000 (18.97% - Kansas City, MO) Burlington, MA: $160,204 - $228,000 (19.45% - Burlington, MA) El Segundo, CA: $183,031 - $228,000 (36.47% - Los Angeles, CA) This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

How to Apply

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.

You must apply online to receive consideration.

Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

Required Documents

ALL applicants MUST submit the following: (1) resume with complete work history; and (2) most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) Applicants who are or have been employed by the Federal Government MUST also upload a copy of the most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action). For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf. Only the documents listed above will be accepted in combination with your on-line application.

These documents MUST be uploaded or before the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, missing or illegible documents.

Please DO NOT email application documents. Documents received via email will NOT receive consideration.

This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 905 series. College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 905 series with the FAA. College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 905 series.

If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment. If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement.

You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Supervisory Attorney position at Federal Aviation Administration?
The salary range for this position is $134,118 - $207,931/yr. This is a FV-L position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Supervisory Attorney job located?
This position is located in El Segundo, California. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
To qualify for this position, ALL applicants MUST meet the following criteria: (1) have a JD Degree from an accredited law school; and (2) be admitted to practice before the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction or within the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and (3) be an active member of that bar; and (4) at least one full year ...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Apr 17, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Secret clearance is required.
What does FV-L mean?
FV-L refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.