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Central Intelligence Agency

Government Procurement/Contracts Law Attorney

Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Government Procurement/Contracts Law Attorney

Government Procurement/Contracts Law Attorneys work on a variety of procurement issues, including government contract formation, contract administration, and bid protests.Full timeJuris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law schoolActive bar membership (any US jurisdiction)U.S. citizens (dual U.S. citizens also eligible)At least 18 years of ageWilling to move to the Washington, DC areaAble to complete security and medical evaluationsThe Office of General Counsel (OGC) of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) provides legal advice and policy counsel to the Director of the CIA (DCIA) and other CIA officers on a variety of legal issues, to include intelligence and national security law; procurement and acquisition law; employment and personnel law; government ethics; fiscal law; general administrative law; privacy and civil liberties, and legislative affairs.As a Government Procurement/Contracts Law Attorney you will be responsible for:Providing legal advice and policy counsel to CIA leadership on complex areas of law affecting the CIA’s duties and responsibilities under authorities including the National Security Act, the CIA Act, and Executive Orders.Conducting legal research and analysis on sensitive matters.Providing training on a variety of laws and policies affecting CIA personnel, including but not limited to collection of intelligence, employment and anti-discrimination laws, and government ethics.Maintaining productive working relationships with other Intelligence Community elements, federal agencies, congressional committees, and use these relationships to further the mission of the CIA.You will handle a wide variety of procurement-related legal issues, including:Government contract formation (including detailed reviews of solicitation and evaluation documents for source selections);Data rights and other intellectual property issues;Commercial terms and conditions review for government acceptance;Procurement integrity and organizational conflict of interest issues;Litigation (primarily bid protests, but also disputes/claims);Cost accounting issues;Service Contract Labor Standards and Davis-Bacon Act requirements;Contract administration issues; andOther procurement related legal issues.Who You’ll Work With

At the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), we recognize our Nation’s strength comes from the diversity of its people. People from a broad range of backgrounds and viewpoints work at CIA, and our diverse teams are the reason we can keep our country safe.Our benefits

support every aspect of a working professional’s life, including health and wellness, time off, family, finances, and continuing education. Our programs include highly sought-after government health benefits, flexible schedules, sick leave, and childcare.As a CIA employee, you’ll also get the satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something bigger than yourself. Our work is driven by one mission : to keep our Nation safe. Every day is an opportunity to enhance U.S. national security.Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law schoolActive bar membership from any of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands and current certificate(s) of good standingMinimum of three (3) years of relevant experience within the US Government, in private practice, or as in-house counselAll candidates are reviewed for the following competencies:Legal analysis, reasoning and writing, including the ability to quickly integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions in compressed timeframes.Demonstrated expertise on complex legal matters.The ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment.The ability to exercise sound judgment in challenging situations.Willingness to consider diverse perspectives and ability to navigate changing circumstances.Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently.Ability to develop and maintain close and collaborative working relationships inside and outside the CIA.

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