TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing

Overtime may be required

Disclosure of Political Appointments

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Research, assemble and summarize information by use of statutes, regulations, department orders, digests, commentaries, case law and precedent. (2) Conduct legal and non-legal research by automated and non-automated, traditional methods (WESTLAW, LEXIS and FLITE). (3) Assist in the preparation of all legal documents, discovery requests and responses, orders and correspondence and (4)Perform a wide variety of combined paralegal and administrative duties involving case management and legal research.

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EDUCATION: I have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree OR have completed two (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR have a LL.M., if related. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have part of the experience described in A and I have part of the education described in B. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.


FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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:

1. Thorough knowledge of legal terminology as it pertains to government Contract Law procedures, in-depth experience in administrative processes within the contract appeals process, the procurement program, and thorough knowledge of legal practice and procedures before the federal courts, tribunals, and hearing agencies.

2. Ability to perform legal research using electronic and traditional methods. Ability to gather facts and use effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assesses information and makes sound decisions.

3. Skill in written and oral communication. Knowledge of interpersonal and public communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

4. Ability to operate various computer systems, and associated peripheral equipment. Ability must include the ability to create and utilize databases, and document preparation in support of complex transactions requiring highly technical legal wording and supporting materials.

5. Skill in reviewing substantive information on legal matters and ascertaining, locating, and accumulating appropriate court cases, statutes, and regulations applicable to specific matters and actions under review by staff members.

6. Ability to independently organize information, interpret, and apply statutes, rules, regulations and procedures, and perform automated legal research.

7. Use Adobe Acrobat Professional to delete, extract, add/insert, and replace pages in PDF document. Able to add, update, and remove headers and footers in a PDF document. Able to edit redaction properties, mark pages for redaction and apply redactions in a PDF document. Able to create PDF documents from emails, Microsoft Word documents, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft PowerPoint documents, and web pages.


PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be best-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated best qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Read more Security clearance Top Secret

Drug test required Yes