GENERAL ATTORNEY

About the role

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) anticipates vacancies for an attorney position located at Fort Meade, Maryland, and Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. This is a public notice flyer announcing anticipated vacancies; applications will not be accepted through this notice. The position is in the excepted service and is filled via an alternative hiring process, not the competitive civil service.

Duties

• Provide advice and assistance to DISA management staff on all administrative legal matters.
• Provide legal support to designated DISA Program Managers for programs such as Ethics in Government, Freedom of Information, the Privacy Act, Reasonable Accommodation, Anti‑Harassment, etc.
• Prepare and present cases on behalf of the agency before the EEOC, MSPB, and/or any other personnel, employment, or labor‑law related administrative or judicial forum.
• Assist the General Counsel in the legal review and approval of various aspects of civilian personnel management, including employee participation in outside activities or private associations, equal employment matters, and adverse actions.
• Serve as an alternate Ethics and Standards of Conduct counselor.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• National security position requiring a favorable suitability review and security clearance; failure to maintain eligibility may result in termination.
• Subject to DoD 8140 policy series: must complete Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement (0905 series): First professional law degree (LL.B or J.D.) from an ABA‑accredited law school and active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.

GS‑12 level

• Two years of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS‑11 level, OR
• Second professional law degree (LL.M.) plus 1 year of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS‑11 level.

GS‑13 level

• Professional legal experience in excess of 2 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

GS‑14 level

• Professional legal experience in excess of 3 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Specialized Experience (must be described in resume):

• GS‑12