General Accountability Office
Attorney-Advisor (General)
General Accountability Office, Springfield, Massachusetts, us, 01119
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), General Law Division (GLD).The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the principal legal advisor to the Program Accountability and Risk Management (PARM) Office, to Acquisition Policy and Legislation (APL), and to the Suspension and Debarment Official (SDO).Non-BU : This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Basic Requirements:The first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD) or the second professional law degree (LL.M.); ANDSpecialized professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. The quality of the individual's background may be evidenced by the relatedness of his or her specialization.Specialized Experience:The skills and experience listed immediately below are of particular importance to the position, and applicants should provide specific detailed information in these areas, where applicable, as part of their application.You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal government. You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the federal government.The
specialized experience
needed for this position is: providing legal advice and support on matters related to acquisition and procurement issues. In the context of major acquisition program accountability and risk management, acquisition is not equivalent to procurement. Applicants should have demonstrated experience applying knowledge of the DHS acquisition lifecycle framework (ALF) and associated Acquisition Management Directive and Agency Instructions, or equivalent big "A" acquisition frameworks at other agencies such as DoD's Adaptive Acquisition Framework; while knowledge of and experience applying concepts from the DHS Directive 102-01 and DHS Instruction 102-01-001, Acquisition Management are preferred, knowledge and experience working with similar acquisition program policies is acceptable. For clarity, the DHS definition of an acquisition program is: "The conceptualization, initiation, design, development, test, contracting, production, deployment, logistics support, modification, and disposal of systems, supplies, or services (including construction) to satisfy DHS needs. An acquisition program results from investment decisions, responds to approved requirements, aligns to strategic direction, and is guided by approved baselines. Requirements management and financial management are complementary processes that inform an acquisition program."Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Current or Former Political Appointees:
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
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Basic Requirements:The first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD) or the second professional law degree (LL.M.); ANDSpecialized professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. The quality of the individual's background may be evidenced by the relatedness of his or her specialization.Specialized Experience:The skills and experience listed immediately below are of particular importance to the position, and applicants should provide specific detailed information in these areas, where applicable, as part of their application.You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal government. You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the federal government.The
specialized experience
needed for this position is: providing legal advice and support on matters related to acquisition and procurement issues. In the context of major acquisition program accountability and risk management, acquisition is not equivalent to procurement. Applicants should have demonstrated experience applying knowledge of the DHS acquisition lifecycle framework (ALF) and associated Acquisition Management Directive and Agency Instructions, or equivalent big "A" acquisition frameworks at other agencies such as DoD's Adaptive Acquisition Framework; while knowledge of and experience applying concepts from the DHS Directive 102-01 and DHS Instruction 102-01-001, Acquisition Management are preferred, knowledge and experience working with similar acquisition program policies is acceptable. For clarity, the DHS definition of an acquisition program is: "The conceptualization, initiation, design, development, test, contracting, production, deployment, logistics support, modification, and disposal of systems, supplies, or services (including construction) to satisfy DHS needs. An acquisition program results from investment decisions, responds to approved requirements, aligns to strategic direction, and is guided by approved baselines. Requirements management and financial management are complementary processes that inform an acquisition program."Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Current or Former Political Appointees:
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
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