Supervisory Attorney
Job Location:
Anchorage, AK - USA
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Job Summary
Serves as the Deputy Assistant Chief Counsel and managing attorney within the Office of the Chief Counsel: Acquisition and Fiscal Law Division AGC-500.
- Serves along with the Assistant Chief Counsel directs the planning and execution of all legal aspectsrelated to the Agencys acquisition and fiscal law programs and associated processes for themulti-billion dollar modernization of the nations air transportation network and supportinginfrastructure in accordance with statutory regulatory and Acquisition Management System (AMS)requirements and Office of the Chief Counsel timelines goals and metrics. Assists with legalsufficiency review of programs and policies so that program activities are consistent with thepriorities of the FAA Administrator and Chief Counsel. Incumbent reports directly to the AssistantChief Counsel for Acquisition & Fiscal Law Division (AGC-500).
- Provides central leadership direction and oversight of the day-to-day management and operation ofthe division by ensuring a collaborative and consistent approach to recurrent legal mattersthroughout the organization. Ensures the work performed is aligned with both long and short-termagency plans and objectives; communicates the vision goals and objectives of the Assistant ChiefCounsel; and establishes priorities that align with those goals.
- In conjunction with the Assistant Chief Counsel oversees all legal aspects of FAAs acquisitionand fiscal law management programs in both headquarters and the regions including litigationtraining policy direction and evaluation of services provided by those offices. Provides expertlegal advice interpretations opinions and innovative solutions regarding all aspects of realestate matters and contract formation and administration including fiscal law bankruptcyconflict of interest comparative acquisition systems environmental ethics export controlinformation disclosure intellectual property legislative technical assistance mergers policyprocurement integrity property disposal security suspension and debarment and socio-economiclaws affecting acquisitions. The Deputy also supports the Aviation War Risk Insurance programwhich is sensitive and impacts the nations national security posture.
- As required provides legal support and guidance to the FAA Aviation Insurance Counter UnmannedAircraft Systems (C-UAS) Insider Threat and Facilities programs involving a variety of issues ofa classified nature. As required performs and oversees legal support as a Cyber Legal Advisor. Inthis role maintains the ability to monitor and assess the potential impact of emergingtechnologies on laws regulations and/or policies. Maintains and exercises knowledge of lawspolicies procedures or governance relevant to cybersecurity for critical knowledge of intelligence gathering principles policies and procedures including legalauthorities and restrictions; knowledge of business operation plans concept operation plansorders policies and operational rules; knowledge of foreign disclosure policies and import/exportcontrol regulations as related to cybersecurity; and knowledge of privacy disclosure statementsbased on current laws. Provides written and oral legal advice and recommendations on relevanttopics related to cyber law.
- Implements the legal aspects of acquisition and fiscal law related strategic and organizationalinitiatives and goals to include tracking and monitoring their completion. Directs expert legaladvice regarding all aspects of Agency policies relating to the Acquisition Management System (AMS)and for the aviation insurance program. With the Assistant Chief Counsel establishes objectivesand strategies for subordinates in support of the acquisition and fiscal goals of the FAA. Directsthe work of subordinate managers and staff attorneys. Assigns tasks and responsibilities to subordinate managers.
- Under the executive direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel takes action directs subordinates and acts independently under delegated authority.
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
- Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
- This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
- Requirement for Managerial Probationary Period: Unless previously completed selectee must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this managerial position.
Applicants must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to the FV-J/K or GS-14/15 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
The specialized experience for this position is defined as:
- Experience leading and executing plans programs policies or projects in a professional orlegal environment; and
- Experience providing legal advice and assistance on a full range of fiscal law matters in a professional legal environment involving complex and/or controversial issues.
You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.
Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s) if applicable may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order category grouping or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.
**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence at the time of application. For additional information visit: who are not currently in the 905 occupational series (Attorney) in the Federal Government and fail to provide a copy of an unofficial or official transcript will not receive further consideration for this vacancy. Upon selection if not currently employed in the 905 occupational series (Attorney) you will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment. If you do not have an official transcript (original with the raised seal) you should contact your school immediately to request it.
Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.
Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. position is covered by the Department of Transportations Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a testing designated position (TDP) will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
NOTES:
1) As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process) the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore as an applicant for this announcement you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement.
In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and/or Technical Requirement in your work history please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate.
2) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: is a temporary promotion NTE two year; however it may be extended or terminated at any time at management discretion. Position may become permanent without further competition.
4) This Level 4 (Special Sensitive; Top Secret/SCI) position requires favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI) background investigation prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained.
5) Some all or none of the referred applicants may be interviewed.
6) The salary range stated includes the applicable locality pay ratesbased on the following duty location:
Washington DC: (33.94% - Washington DC)College Park GA:(23.79% - Atlanta GA)
Des Plaines IL: (30.86% - Chicago IL)
New York Queens NY: (incl 37.95% - New York NY)
Oklahoma City OK:(17.06% - Rest of the U.S.)
Fort Worth TX: (27.26% - Dallas TX)
Atlantic City NJ: (28.99% - Philadelphia PA)
Des Moines WA: (18.01% - Seattle WA)
Kansas City MO:(18.97% - Kansas City MO)
Burlington MA: (19.45% - Burlington MA)
El Segundo CA: (36.47% - Los Angeles CA)
Miramar FL: (24.67% - Miramar FL)
Anchorage AK (32.36% - Anchorage AK)
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay COLA
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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 windowLearn more about federal 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 Experience:
Manager
