ATTORNEY (GENERAL) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties This position is located at Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) Office of General Counsel (GC). The General Counsel is responsible for providing all legal services to be performed within and involving the MDA under the authority, direction and control of the GC and the Deputy GC for General Law. The incumbent serves as Associate General Counsel for General Law providing legal advice and support on an agency-wide basis to all MDA activities and organizations on issues that impact both the management and operations of the agency. Independently decides a broad range of legal issues on matters involving civilian personnel law, government ethics, environmental law, security law and all other areas of administrative law. Furnishes legal opinions and advice concerning the AcqDemo performance management system, adverse actions, disciplinary matters, adherence to the merit system principles, prevention of prohibited personnel practices, employee grievances, labor relations issues and equal employment opportunity issues. Provides professional legal advice to managers and employees on all matters affecting the day-to-day operations and management of the agency to ensure agency operations are in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Represents the agency in matters before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Office of Special Counsel (OSC). Provides direct support to the Deputy General Counsel preparing legal opinions that are well written, properly researched and legally correct Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen Application materials must be received by 11:59PM EST on the closing date. This is a drug testing designated position. This is an Excepted Service position. Work Schedule: Full Time Overtime: Occasionally Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment or relocation incentives may be offered consistent with Agency policy. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Required Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible Qualifications Qualification standards for attorney positions may be found in DoD Directive 1442.2, "Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys" at Employee must have at least two years specialized professional legal experience in the federal service or private sector at the NH-03/GS-13 level which has given me the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically found in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience are as follows: Ability to quickly and accurately analyze complex legal questions. Ability to prepare briefs, legal opinions and other legal documents that are well-written and legally correct. Ability to successfully prepare and litigate legal matters involving complex issues. Ability to communicate both formally and informally with both junior and senior level personnel. Veteran's Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at .) Education Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: You must be a graduate from an accredited law school, and be in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar. AND Possess a Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school at the time of applying for the position. A copy of college transcripts must be submitted with your application. NOTE: Failure to provide college transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link: Additional information Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: NOTE: If you submit a resume but no questionnaire, you cannot be considered for the position. If you submit a questionnaire but no resume, you cannot be considered for the position. Your application will be appropriately documented and you will be removed from further competition against this announcement. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Benefits Help 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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 You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the qualifications and other basic requirements are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Benefits Help 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. The following documents are REQUIRED: Résumé: If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. Assessment Questionnaire Transcripts: REQUIRED We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain the applicant's name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned. Transcripts must be received in this office by 11:59 EST, of the 10/08/2024 to be considered. Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure within 6 months of the date of application or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website dated within six (6) months. A sworn statement that your fitness to practice law has not been challenged. If your fitness to practice law has been challenged, you must provide a statement describing the circumstances and disposition of that challenge. Additional documents you may be required to submit vary based on what authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying for one of the categories such as a veteran, a current or former permanent Federal employee, ICTAP, etc.). 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. How to Apply To apply fo

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