Attorney (Fiscal & Contract Law Unit)

Closing Date: 31st January, 2025

Description:

Summary:
The FBI's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking highly qualified procurement attorneys with federal procurement/contract law experience to join its exciting and challenging legal practice. This unit handles all aspects of the federal procurement process, including acquisition planning, award determinations, protests, contract administration, and claims resolution. It also provides comprehensive fiscal law advice and advises on facilities/real estate issues and environmental concerns.

Duties:
GS-14

• Conduct legal research and prepare written analysis on relevant topics;
• Assist in the FBI's response to bid protests before the GAO; and
• Advise clients verbally and in writing on legal issues relating to subject matter covered by unit.

• Briefs executive management on legal conclusions derived from comprehensive legal research; and
• Serve as lead attorney in GAO protests by acting as counsel of record and leading development of strategy in bid protests.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. 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.

Qualifications:
Basic Requirement:

• Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; and
• Proof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association

• Construction contracts;
• Environmental law (to support the agency's acquisition of goods and services through the use of sustainable environmental practices);
• Forums such as the Court of Federal Claims, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, or the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals.

Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting both proof of JD degree and proof of good standing with a bar within a US jurisdiction. Please see the "Required Documents" under How to Apply for additional information.

Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in addition to a J.D.) and be an active member of the bar (any US jurisdiction).

GS-14: Applicants applying for the Gs-14 must have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience.

Education:
See Requirements section above for specific requirements for education.

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