Attorney (Fiscal and Contract Law Unit)

Summary

The FBI's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking highly qualified procurement attorneys with federal procurement/contract law experience to join its exciting and challenging legal practice. This 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 and advises on facilities/real estate issues and environmental concerns.

This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Federal employees - Excepted service
  
  Current excepted service federal employees.
• Individuals with disabilities
• Internal to an agency
  
  Current federal employees of this agency.
• Military spouses
• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

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; and
• 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; and
• Serve as lead attorney in GAO protests by acting as counsel of record and leading development of strategy in bid protests.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement:

• Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; and
• Proof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association

Experience in the following are preferable:

• Construction contracts;
• Environmental law (to support the agency's acquisition of goods and services through the use of sustainable environmental practices);
• Forums such as the Court of Federal Claims, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, or the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals.

The ideal candidate will possess three years of substantive experience in procurement/government contracts law and have some experience in environmental law.

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).

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.

Education

See Requirements section above for specific requirements for education.

Additional information

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Travel

Periodic travel to Washington, D.C. Contingent upon funding, there will be an initial training period of 15-35 days in the Washington, D.C. area.

Application Process

NOTE: All FBI employees must undergo an FBI Background Investigation and receive an FBI Top Secret security clearance. For employment eligibility with the FBI, applicants must not violate any of the automatic employment disqualifiers, and adhere to the FBI's pre-employment drug policy. Please ensure you meet these standards before submitting an application. All of these disqualifiers are extensively researched during the FBI Background Investigation Process. The preliminary employment requirements include a polygraph examination; a test for illegal drug use; credit and records checks; and extensive interviews with former and current colleagues, neighbors, friends, professors, etc. Before applying for this position, please make sure that the FBI Employment Disqualifiers do not apply to you. https://www.fbijobs.gov/working-at-FBI/eligibility

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.

Please ensure work experience/requirement(s) are identifiable in the resume. The resume and supporting documentations will determine whether the candidate meets the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements at the time of application.

Applicants deemed most competitive will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration.

All applicants are rated on the following competencies:

• Analytic Thinking
• Communication
• Governance and Legal Jurisprudence
• Leadership
• Oral/Written Communication
• Research

• Benefits
  
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• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  To apply for this position, provide a complete application package which includes the following REQUIRED documents:
  
  1. Your cover letter and resume
  2. A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages
  3. Proof of current and active bar association membership
  4. Copy of Law School Transcripts
  5. Current SF-50 (if external government employee)
  6. DD 214 (proof of Veteran's Preference)
  
  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.
  
  Step 1: Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email.
  
  Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate. (Example: OGC_MH_FCLU_2024_Huntsville External/Internal)
  
  Step 3: Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for the Attorney (Fiscal and Contract Law Unit) position, please click here.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  OGC Jobs
  
  Email
  
  ogc-jobs@fbi.gov
  
  Address
  
  Federal Bureau of Investigation
  
  935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
  
  Washington, DC 20535
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

To apply for this position, provide a complete application package which includes the following REQUIRED documents:

1. Your cover letter and resume
2. A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages
3. Proof of current and active bar association membership
4. Copy of Law School Transcripts
5. Current SF-50 (if external government employee)
6. DD 214 (proof of Veteran's Preference)

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.

Step 1: Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email.

Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate. (Example: OGC_MH_FCLU_2024_Huntsville External/Internal)

Step 3: Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov

How to Apply

To apply for the Attorney (Fiscal and Contract Law Unit) position, please click here.

Agency contact information

OGC Jobs

Email

ogc-jobs@fbi.gov

Address

Federal Bureau of Investigation

935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20535

US

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request