Attorney Advisor (Contracts) - REMOTE

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:

• The candidate for the Attorney Advisor (Contracts) position in the Office of Chief Counsel, Division of Litigation and General Law, must have experience with Federal contracts and fiscal laws and regulations, the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984, the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, the laws relating to bid protests and the basis for challenging contract awards, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations sufficient to analyze the factual and legal issues presented to determine what further facts are needed and what legal references are applicable.

To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include:

• The candidate for the Attorney Advisor (Contracts) position in the Office of Chief Counsel, Division of Litigation and General Law, must have at least one year of full-time legal experience post-graduation in Federal contracts and fiscal laws and regulations, the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984, the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 with particular reference to the context of federal contract litigation, the laws relating to bid protests and the basis for challenging contract awards, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations sufficient to relate these matters to the Agency and discern any potential conflicts or difficulties between the two or more areas of law presented by actual matters assigned to the employee.

To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include:

• The candidate for the Attorney Advisor (Contracts) position in the Office of Chief Counsel, Division of Litigation and General Law, must have at least two years of full-time legal experience post-graduation, during which time the candidate must have experience in Federal contracts and fiscal laws and regulations, the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984, the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 with particular reference to the context of federal or admiralty contract litigation, the laws relating to bid protests and the basis for challenging contract awards, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations sufficient to relate these matters to the Agency and discern any potential conflicts or difficulties between the two or more areas of law presented by actual matters assigned to the employee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Communication Written Communication-Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Interpersonal Skills--Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

• Problem Solving--Identified problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

• Technical Competence--Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job, advises others on technical issues. Influencing/Negotiating--Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement, negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions.

For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.