Senior Attorney (Contracting and National Security Acquisitions)

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1 Senior Attorney (Contracting and National Security Acquisitions) LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Government Accountability Office Open & closing dates 11/21/2018 to 12/14/2018 Pay scale & grade PA 03 Appointment type Permanent Service Excepted Salary $140,094 to $164,200 per year Work schedule Full-Time Locations 1 vacancy in the following location: 441 G Street, NW Washington DC, DC 1 vacancy Relocation expenses reimbursed No Telework eligible Yes as determined by agency policy This job is open to The public U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Announcement number GAO-19-OGC-002 Control number

2 Duties Summary GAO's Office of General Counsel is seeking an experienced senior level attorney to join the team of attorneys that provides legal advice and assistance to the analysts in GAO s Contracting and National Security Acquisitions (CNSA) team. The attorney will support the analysts reviews and evaluations of federal agencies contracting and acquisition policies, processes, and activities and the development, acquisition and management of major national security programs and systems. Responsibilities Researching and analyzing complex legal issues. Providing legal counsel to GAO analysts and senior GAO officials on federal procurement and acquisition laws, regulations and policies; reviewing reports, congressional hearing testimonies, briefings and other GAO products. Drafting legal memoranda, legal opinions, and sections of GAO reports. Providing technical and legislative drafting assistance to Congress. Conducting critical analysis of legislative proposals to determine potential effects and implications for existing federal policies and programs. Briefing congressional staff on legal matters covered by GAO reviews. Work collaboratively with GAO analysts to identify and resolve numerous complex, controversial, and far-reaching legal issues. Travel Required Occasional travel -. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential NA Job family (Series) 0905 Attorney ( Requirements Conditions Of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen. You may be required to submit a financial disclosure statement. You must be suitable for federal employment. You may be required to complete a two-year probationary period. Requirements met by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date. Complete application package must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date. You may be required to obtain a security clearance depending on work assignments. Qualifications 1. Must be an active member in good standing of a bar of a state, a territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. 2. Band III Senior Attorney candidates must have a minimum of four years (208 weeks) of legal experience working with complex, controversial, and far-reaching legal issues in the following areas: the award and administration of federal contracts; management of federal procurement programs; federal acquisition policy and procurement

3 reform; research & development, procurement, and management of DOD major defense acquisition programs and NASA and DHS major systems; other transaction authority (OTA); federal acquisition workforce; small business and socio-economic contracting programs; management of contractors and the industrial base. Education Must have a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Additional information BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: This position is not in a bargaining unit. TRAVEL & RELOCATION EXPENSES: Travel and relocation expenses related to this hiring process will not be paid. VETERANS' PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, GAO considers veterans preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the point system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, ( for a copy of SF 15 which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s)). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more. How You Will Be Evaluated If your submission demonstrates that you meet the criteria listed in the Qualifications section and includes the required cover letter and resume, your application will be further evaluated based on: Your years and level of experience researching and analyzing complex legal issues and working with applying the law, regulations, and policies relevant to the issues and responsibilities described in the Qualifications section. Experience and expertise that demonstrates superior legal research, analytical skills and writing on complex legal issues. Experience that demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills and sound judgement. To preview questions please click here ( Background checks and security clearance Security clearance Not Applicable ( rances/) Drug test required No Required Documents 1. Cover letter 2. Resume Your submission must include: 1. a statement that you are U.S. citizen;

4 2. information sufficient to establish that you have a J.D. degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and are an active member in good standing of one of the bars listed above; and 3. information addressing the factors on which your application will be further evaluated as set forth in the Qualifications and How You Will Be Evaluated sections. Your application materials will not be returned. Do not submit original documents that you may need in the future. 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. 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. Benefits for federal employees ( Healthcare insurance ( Pay and leave ( 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. How to Apply Submit the documents listed in the Required Documents section to legalcareers@gao.gov (mailto:legalcareers@gao.gov) no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. Reference Attorney (CNSA), PA in the subject heading of your . If your submission is not received by then, or does not contain the required information, it will be rejected. Agency contact information Alyssa Weir Phone WeirA@gao.gov Address GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE 441 G Street NW Washington, District of Columbia United States

5 Learn more about this agency Visit our careers page Learn more about what it's like to work at Government Accountability Office, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers. ( Next steps 1. Applicants will be evaluated by prospective grade level. 2. Applicants may be invited to interview for the position based on the evaluation of their application package. 3. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide a writing sample and references, which will be considered in the selection process. Applicants may be invited to more than one round of interviews. 4. The successful applicant will be hired at the band level commensurate with their qualifications. Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other nonmerit factor. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) office at OPM ( Office of Equal Opportunity ( Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations: An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. Disability Employment - Reasonable Accommodations ( How to contact an agency ( Legal and regulatory guidance Financial suitability ( Social security number request (

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