ATTORNEY-ADVISOR
The NRO will make selections at the GG-15 level for this position FOR CURRENT CIVILIAN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES APPLYING PLEASE SEE THE QUALIFICATIONS SECTION BELOW. As a ATTORNEY-ADVISOR you will be responsible for the following duties:
Renders written or oral advice, counsel, opinions and decisions on legal matters to agency Directorates and Offices, and senior leadership across the NRO. As an Attorney-Advisor, is a Subject Matter Expert in one or more of the following fields:
acquisition law, administrative law, intelligence law, national security law, international law, information technology law, litigation, ethics, privacy & civil liberties, intelligence oversight, federal employment law, space law, environmental law, or intellectual property law. Provides timely, accurate, and practical legal advice and representation to ensure NRO accomplishes its mission in compliance with applicable laws. The employee performs legal research and writing, counsel clients, and represent the Agency before legal forums. Works cooperatively with others within the office, NRO, the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and the U.S. Government. Renders advice on numerous policy matters of exceptional impo1tance, and legal questions of the highest degree of complexity, often novel in nature, of extremely great diversity and scope, and frequently entailing a high degree of controversy. The employee is instrumental in the formulation of decisions and opinions, in the broadest sense, affecting the success of the NRO mission. The employee is often in the position of speaking authoritatively for the NRO to other agencies of the Executive Branch (particularly NRO mission partners) and Congressional Oversight Committees. This position is an Expert Level DCIPS position. DCIPS Expert Level positions include GG-15. The NRO is accepting applications from U.S. Citizens and current and GS/GG-15 Federal Government employees for this position. Federal government employees, who are currently at a GS/GG-15, or equivalent may ONLY apply for a lateral reassignment at their current grade level, and step. Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 2006. This position has a Basic Requirement for the 0905 series:
POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
A Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school, and member in good standing of the Bar of the highest court of a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. NOTE:
Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0900/general-attorney-series-0905/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 08/24/2020 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Experience must be reflected in your resume. Specialized experience required for this position is:
Must have professional legal experience (i.e., working as an attorney) in excess of 7 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of this position. Extensive experience in federal government acquisition law, to include the application of federal government acquisition laws, regulations, processes, policies, and federal court, Government Accountability Office (GAO), and boards of contract appeal precedents and procedures. Experience in advising program offices (government or industry) across all phases of the acquisition process, from strategy development and the source selection process, through contract award, performance, and close out, as well as litigating protests or disputes before GAO, boards of contract appeal, and federal court.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Renders written or oral advice, counsel, opinions and decisions on legal matters to agency Directorates and Offices, and senior leadership across the NRO. As an Attorney-Advisor, is a Subject Matter Expert in one or more of the following fields:
acquisition law, administrative law, intelligence law, national security law, international law, information technology law, litigation, ethics, privacy & civil liberties, intelligence oversight, federal employment law, space law, environmental law, or intellectual property law. Provides timely, accurate, and practical legal advice and representation to ensure NRO accomplishes its mission in compliance with applicable laws. The employee performs legal research and writing, counsel clients, and represent the Agency before legal forums. Works cooperatively with others within the office, NRO, the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and the U.S. Government. Renders advice on numerous policy matters of exceptional impo1tance, and legal questions of the highest degree of complexity, often novel in nature, of extremely great diversity and scope, and frequently entailing a high degree of controversy. The employee is instrumental in the formulation of decisions and opinions, in the broadest sense, affecting the success of the NRO mission. The employee is often in the position of speaking authoritatively for the NRO to other agencies of the Executive Branch (particularly NRO mission partners) and Congressional Oversight Committees. This position is an Expert Level DCIPS position. DCIPS Expert Level positions include GG-15. The NRO is accepting applications from U.S. Citizens and current and GS/GG-15 Federal Government employees for this position. Federal government employees, who are currently at a GS/GG-15, or equivalent may ONLY apply for a lateral reassignment at their current grade level, and step. Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 2006. This position has a Basic Requirement for the 0905 series:
POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
A Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school, and member in good standing of the Bar of the highest court of a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. NOTE:
Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0900/general-attorney-series-0905/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 08/24/2020 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Experience must be reflected in your resume. Specialized experience required for this position is:
Must have professional legal experience (i.e., working as an attorney) in excess of 7 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of this position. Extensive experience in federal government acquisition law, to include the application of federal government acquisition laws, regulations, processes, policies, and federal court, Government Accountability Office (GAO), and boards of contract appeal precedents and procedures. Experience in advising program offices (government or industry) across all phases of the acquisition process, from strategy development and the source selection process, through contract award, performance, and close out, as well as litigating protests or disputes before GAO, boards of contract appeal, and federal court.
- Department:
0905 Attorney - Salary Range:
$142,701 to $170,800 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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