SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY-ADVISER (CONTRACT)

The primary purpose of this position is to provide acquisition legal advice to all acquisition activities located at Wright-Patterson AFB.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:You MUST have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD).You must provide a copy of your Law School Transcripts. In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of applicationof "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Online information is allowed as long as thedate obtained is shown and reflects that it is dated within four months of the applicationand it shows that you are in "active" status. A copy of the Bar Card is not acceptable proof of good standing. AFI 51-101 General requirements for a NH-04 (GS-14/15) are set forth under paragraph A4.1. In addition, the attorney shall have professionallegal experience in excess of three yearsthat is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. 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: Knowledge of federal acquisition law (including but not limited to Systems Acquisition; Research & Development and Facilities contracting matters and the Fiscal, Taxation, Environmental, Anti-Trust, and Patents, Copyright, and technical Data Rights aspects thereof).Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to lead, guide, and advise subordinates to enable them to perform effectively and to handle greater responsibility in the future. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Proven skill using negotiation techniques to protect the Government's position in major acquisition actions. Demonstrated skill in researching legal issues raised by requests for formal opinions, the analysis of complex factual situations in light of the results of such legal research and general legal principles, and the preparation of written legal opinions based upon such research and analysis. Maintenance of a current license as an attorney and counselor-at-law in a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and dated within four months of application.