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Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (General)
United States Department of Homeland Security - Washington, DC
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (General) position at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) involves serving as the Assistant General Counsel for Research and Development (R&D) Acquisition. The role primarily focuses on providing legal advice related to government procurement, including contract administration and dispute resolution, while supervising a team of acquisition attorneys. The position is critical in supporting the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) in its mission to drive innovation and technology development for DHS's operational units.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice to contracting officers, program managers, and senior officials on R&D contracting processes.
- Advise on issues related to R&D contracts and grants, including intellectual property rights and fiscal law.
- Represent S&T in claims, bid protests, and contract appeals before relevant boards and courts.
- Conduct legal research and generate authoritative legal opinions on complex issues.
- Supervise and manage a team of acquisition attorneys.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.
- Graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
- At least three years of specialized legal experience related to government procurement issues.
- At least five years of experience as a practicing attorney is desired.
- At least two years of supervisory experience is desired.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with R&D centric solicitation and award instruments such as Other Transaction Agreements and Small Business Innovation Research Program.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
