ATTORNEY-ADVISOR

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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U.S. Citizens

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Duties

• You will develop policy and procedures for implementation with respect to federal acquisition and fiscal law, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act law, ethics and standards of conduct, and other Navy Office of General Counsel areas of practice.
• You will represent the command in third-party administrative and quasi-judicial proceedings before the GAO and ASBCA and provide support to the DoJ for claims brought before the Court of Federal claims.
• You will review, research, and provide legal interpretations of wide range of federal acquisition and fiscal statues including contractual interpretations, draft and review documents, address disputes and claims, and respond to bid protests
• You will represent the command on all matters involving federal acquisition and fiscal law issues that cannot be resolved at a lower command level.
• You will represent the command with higher departmental offices, of the Secretary of the Navy, and the office of the Navy's General Counsel.
• You will represent the command on all procurement fraud and contract integrity issues.
• You will conduct legal reviews as required relating to disposition of requests pursuant to the Freedom of Information act.
• You will prepare memorandum or reports outlining and analyzing facts and issues.
• You will participate in complex negotiations with contractors, subcontractors, and their attorneys, on legal matters arising in connection with acquisitions

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
• Must have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and have at least three and one-half years of recent and relevant experience in federal acquisition, procurement, contracting, and fiscal law.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least must have a minimum of three and one half (3½) years of experience in defense acquisition and procurement law (experience as a contracting officer or contracting specialist may be considered applicable), in addition to other general legal experience, and corresponding experience demonstrating the ability to work well with a variety of senior level clients and officials. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Ability to analyze and evaluate extremely difficult and complex legal and factual issues, work independently to prepare complicated legal decisions, briefs, opinions, settlement agreement and similar legal documents.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0900/general-attorney-series-0905/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has not issued qualification standards for attorney positions. The successful candidate:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have graduated with a J.D. or LL.M from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• Must have an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state,U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia
• Must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• Must be admitted to practice before a state or federal court

Additional information

This position is eligible for ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This is a Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) position in the NH-04 broadband with an advertised pay range from the lowest equivalent GS 14 Grade, Step 01 to the highest equivalent GS 15 Grade, Step 10 in the broadband. However, this position is covered by a salary control points within the NH-04 broad band and the salary range is $139,395 to $191,900. If your current federal salary is above this amount, your salary may be matched, if applicable.

This position entails 51% or more Direct Acquisition Support.

Certain incentives (such as recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5743 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must specifically claim such eligibility in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions.

Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.

Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).

• Benefits
  
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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.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• 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.
  
  A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
  
  Writing samples are required. You must submit two brief legal writing samples (no more than 10 years old and no more than 10 pages total, extracts of larger writing samples may be submitted) that demonstrate analytical and written advocacy skills.
  
  Performance appraisals and references are required. You must submit your two most recent performance appraisals, if available. If you do not have available performance appraisals, please state that in your cover letter.
  
  Cover letter and references are required. You must submit a cover letter that addresses the evaluation criteria for this position and your interest in the position, includes the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references (other than the current supervisor) who may be contacted, as well as this same information for the current supervisor (the agency will ask the applicant before contacting the current supervisor) and that provides the rationale for any missing information (e.g., performance appraisals).
  
  Law school transcripts MAY be required. Attorneys who graduated from law school after the past five years must provide a copy of their law school transcripts, including class rank. Law school transcripts are NOT required for attorneys who graduated law school more than five years ago. Current and former federal employees: Must submit most recent Standard Form (SF)-50 showing title, series, grade, and salary information. Please redact social security numbers and birth dates from any submitted documents.
  
  Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
  
  Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
  
  Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor
  
  Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference. You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
  
  Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to:
  
  lisa.l.baker@usmc.mil
  
  MUST reference the Announcement Number in the subject line of their email. This box is used for all jobs flyers within the Command therefore the Announcement number is very important when applying.
  
  Facsimile applications will not be considered.
  
  All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.
  
  It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
  
  Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Lisa Baker
  
  Phone
  
  (703) 432-3925
  
  Email
  
  lisa.l.baker@usmc.mil
  
  Address
  
  MARCORSYSCOM
  
  2200 Lester Street
  
  Quantico, VA 22134
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
  
  Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
• 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

A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Writing samples are required. You must submit two brief legal writing samples (no more than 10 years old and no more than 10 pages total, extracts of larger writing samples may be submitted) that demonstrate analytical and written advocacy skills.

Performance appraisals and references are required. You must submit your two most recent performance appraisals, if available. If you do not have available performance appraisals, please state that in your cover letter.

Cover letter and references are required. You must submit a cover letter that addresses the evaluation criteria for this position and your interest in the position, includes the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references (other than the current supervisor) who may be contacted, as well as this same information for the current supervisor (the agency will ask the applicant before contacting the current supervisor) and that provides the rationale for any missing information (e.g., performance appraisals).

Law school transcripts MAY be required. Attorneys who graduated from law school after the past five years must provide a copy of their law school transcripts, including class rank. Law school transcripts are NOT required for attorneys who graduated law school more than five years ago. Current and former federal employees: Must submit most recent Standard Form (SF)-50 showing title, series, grade, and salary information. Please redact social security numbers and birth dates from any submitted documents.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.

Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference. You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to:

lisa.l.baker@usmc.mil

MUST reference the Announcement Number in the subject line of their email. This box is used for all jobs flyers within the Command therefore the Announcement number is very important when applying.

Facsimile applications will not be considered.

All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Agency contact information

Lisa Baker

Phone

(703) 432-3925

Email

lisa.l.baker@usmc.mil

Address

MARCORSYSCOM

2200 Lester Street

Quantico, VA 22134

US

Next steps

Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.

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