Attorney-Adviser (General)
About the Position: This position is located with the Headquarters Department of the Army, Deputy General Counsel, Acquisition Division at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. If you are currently serving in a permanent, competitive service appointment in the Federal service, and are selected for this position, the appointment will remove you from the competitive service while you occupy this position.
Advises high levels of command and senior Army officials on a variety of legal issues associated with assigned defense acquisition programs and general procurement, and fiscal law and policy matters.
Performs necessary research, and prepares legal opinions that address pertinent legal and policy authorities and advises upon a recommended course of action to resolve such issues.
Participates in periodic program status reviews and other similar meetings to ensure familiarity with program activities and facilitate the early identification and resolution of legal issues.
Participates in HQDA-level review of solicitations and contracts in support of acquisition programs to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and policy guidance.
Reviews policy actions and transactional matters in the areas of acquisition, procurement, industrial base, information technology, socioeconomic policy, and competitive sourcing.
Provides legal advice in support of international cooperative research, development, and acquisition programs.
Provides technical supervision to junior attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel.