Trial Attorney (Contract).

Major Duties

• Presents the Government’s case in connection with appeals before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals.
• Assists the Department of Justice in cases filed in Federal court.
• Provides direction, guidance, and mentorship to other team members.
• Assigns work, plans, and directs activities of lower‑graded Trial Attorneys.
• Develops legal policy and procedures for use by Trial Attorneys.
• Provides guidelines for preparation of Alternative Dispute Resolution, discovery, depositions, hearings, and selection and preparation of witnesses.
• Prepares trial outlines and conducts pre‑trial conferences with appellant’s representatives.
• Prepares stipulations of fact.
• Oversees and reviews preparation of motions, presentation of evidence, and tactics in direct and cross‑examination of witnesses.
• Serves as consultant to Trial Attorneys.
• Reviews documents and coordinates with Acquisition Counsel on claim resolutions, settlement agreements, and termination actions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Excepted Service position.
• Tour of Duty: Flexible.
• Security Requirements: Non‑Critical Sensitive with Secret Access.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination; adverse background checks may result in removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status: Exempt.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12‑31‑1959 must be registered or exempt.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
• Bargaining Unit Status: No.
• Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required.
• REAL ID or other acceptable identification required for access to certain federal facilities.

Qualifications

• First professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.).
• License and good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia; must provide a “certificate of good standing” dated within six months of the closing date or an equivalent screenshot/statement.
• Professional legal experience:
  • GS‑13 level: at least 2 years of experience commensurate with the duties.
  • GS‑14 level: at least 3 years of experience commensurate with the duties.
• Education documentation (transcripts) must be provided; unofficial transcripts are acceptable at application. Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.

Principal Selection Factors

• Knowledge and experience litigating and presenting the Government’s case before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, Department of Defense, Government Accounting Office, Court of Federal Claims, and Federal Courts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and legal research abilities.
• Recognized proficiency as an advocate and effectiveness in advising high‑level civilian or military officials.
• Ability to lead personnel toward organizational goals and to manage programs, cases, and resources.

Security Clearance

This position is designated Non‑Critical Sensitive. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Failure to obtain or maintain the clearance may result in withdrawal of the employment offer. Periodic reinvestigations are required in accordance with DoD 5200.2‑R.

Education

Applicants must submit transcripts or other documentation to support educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. For foreign education, an evaluation by a recognized private organization is required to demonstrate equivalence to an accredited U.S. program.