Attorney

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary Information:
- Salary range for GS-14: $127,073 - $165,105 per year
- Salary range for GS-15: $150,357 - $191,900 per year

Job Title:
- Attorney (Fiscal and Contract Law Unit)

Experience Information:
- 3 years of substantive experience in procurement/government contracts law
- Experience in environmental law is preferred

Career Transition:
- This job is open to career transition candidates, including those in CTAP, ICTAP, and RPL programs.

Federal Employees:
- Federal employees in competitive and excepted service are eligible to apply for this position.

Disabilities:
- Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this position.

Military Spouses:
- Military spouses are eligible to apply for this position.

. Citizens:
- This job is open to all . citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the .

Veterans:
- Veterans are encouraged to apply for this position.

Organization:
- The FBI's Office of the General Counsel (OGC)

Department:
- Department of Justice

Unit:
- Fiscal and Contract Law Unit

Duties:
- Conduct legal research and prepare written analysis on relevant topics
- Assist in the FBI's response to bid protests before the GAO
- Advise clients verbally and in writing on legal issues relating to subject matter covered by unit
- Brief executive management on legal conclusions derived from comprehensive legal research
- Serve as lead attorney in GAO protests by acting as counsel of record and leading development of strategy in bid protests

Requirements:
- Must be a . citizen
- Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance
- Selectee may be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
- Selectee may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually
- Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school
- Proof of active membership and good standing with any . jurisdiction bar association
- Experience in construction contracts, environmental law, and forums such as the Court of Federal Claims, the GAO, the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, or the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals is preferred

Education:
- Possess a . degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
- Active member of the bar in any . jurisdiction

Additional Information:
- The Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment
- Periodic travel to Washington, . may be required
- Initial training period of 15-35 days in the Washington, . area may be required
- All FBI employees must undergo an FBI Background Investigation and receive an FBI Top Secret security clearance
- Applicants must not violate any of the automatic employment disqualifiers and adhere to the FBI's pre-employment drug policy
- The FBI Employment Disqualifiers are extensively researched during the FBI Background Investigation Process
- Applicants must meet the qualification requirements at the time of application

Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package

Evaluation:
- Applicants will be evaluated based on their qualifications and competencies in areas such as analytic thinking, communication, governance and legal jurisprudence, leadership, and oral/written communication

Required Documents:
- Cover letter and resume
- Writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages)
- Proof of current and active bar association membership
- Copy of law school transcripts
- Current SF-50 (if external government employee)
- DD 214 (proof of Veteran's Preference)

Application Process:
- Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents
- Title the subject of the email using the following format: OGC_MH_FCLU_2024_Huntsville External/Internal
- Submit the completed application email to

How to Apply:
- To apply for the Attorney (Fiscal and Contract Law Unit) position, visit the FBI website and follow the application process

Agency Contact Information:
- OGC Jobs
- Email:
- Address: Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20535

Next Steps:
- The most competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview
- Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis
- Applicants will be notified of their status throughout the process

Fair & Transparent:
- The Federal hiring process is designed to be fair and transparent
- Equal employment opportunity (EEO) and reasonable accommodation policies are in place
- Applicants must meet financial suitability and selective service requirements
- New employees may be subject to a probationary period and must adhere to the FBI's pre-employment drug policy
- Applicants must sign and adhere to privacy and social security number policies
- The position requires a sensitive compartmented information security clearance and a drug test

Overview:
- Applications are being accepted until January 31, 2025
- Salary ranges from $127,073 - $191,900 per year
- The position is located in Huntsville, AL
- Telework may be available at the discretion of management
- Occasional travel may be required
- The position is permanent and full-time
- The service is excepted
- Promotion potential is 15
- The job family is Attorney
- The position is not supervisory
- The security clearance required is Sensitive Compartmented Information
- Applicants may be subject to a drug test
- The announcement number is DESTIMP-12300045-24-AZ
- The control number is 774064200

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Legal research, written analysis, bid protests, contract administration, claims resolution, fiscal law advice, environmental law advice, facilities/real estate advice, leadership, communication, analytic thinking, research

Possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, active membership and good standing with any U.S. jurisdiction bar association

Submit a complete application package including cover letter, resume, writing sample, proof of current and active bar association membership, copy of law school transcripts, current SF-50 (if external government employee), and DD 214 (proof of Veteran's Preference) to

Qualification and Experience Law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school, active membership and good standing with any U.S. jurisdiction bar association, ability to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance, completion of form FD-887 and Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually

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