Closing Date: 16th November, 2026

Description:

Summary:
This position is part of the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office, Department of Energy.

National Nuclear Security Administration Demonstration Project:
This position is covered by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project. The NQ-03 pay band is equivalent to the GS-13/14 grade levels. For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary Tables, review http://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsas-demo-pay-system-compared-general-schedule.

Duties:
As a Attorney-Advisor (General), NQ-0905-3, you will:

Provide legal advice and counsel to Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office (NRLFO), Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) officials, and employees on a broad range of matters, including contracts and procurement, appropriations, ethics, personnel, labor relations, equal employment opportunity, security, taxation, and Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act matters.
Advise leadership on the legal implications and consequences of proposed actions; identify legal risks and recommend alternative approaches to avoid or minimize legal difficulties.
Interpret and apply applicable statutes, Executive Orders, regulations, Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration policies and directives, legal opinions, Comptroller General decisions, and administrative decisions in support of agency operations and management decisions.
Review, prepare, and negotiate contracts, agreements, legal instruments, memoranda of law, legal opinions, regulations, management directives, correspondence, pleadings, and briefs to ensure legal sufficiency and consistency with Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration policy.
Conduct legal research and factual analysis involving nuclear and non-nuclear environmental requirements, toxic torts, health and safety, civil rights, security, litigation, and other issues associated with defense, research, development, and production operations.
Perform litigation-related and interagency coordination duties, including preparing pleadings and briefs, supporting witness examinations and oral arguments, representing the agency in discussions with federal, state, local, program, site office, and contractor stakeholders, and coordinating significant issues with National Nuclear Security Administration policies General Counsel.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. See www.sss.gov.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final DOE Q level security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment may be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).
A two-year trial period may be required.
Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
This position does not support 100% remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified in this announcement. Situational telework may be approved.
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
Resumes may not exceed two pages. Please see additional information in the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" section of the job announcement.

Qualifications:
In addition to demonstrating the basic requirement listed in the education section of this announcement, applicants must also demonstrate possession of specialized experience.

Specialized Experience Requirements: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level NQ-02 or GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following:

Providing legal advice and support on a diverse range of legal matters related to business disciplines involving finance, contracting, and engineering within an agency or organization.
Advising on contracts and procurement, appropriations, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requirements, taxation, personnel security, ethics, personnel matters, employment and personnel matters, or labor relations.
Addressing nuclear and non-nuclear environmental laws and regulations-including toxic tort, health, and safety issues-and litigation related to these practice areas.

Please ensure that your resume does not exceed two (2) pages in length. If you submit more than two pages, only the first two will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be shared with the hiring manager if you are referred.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Duties (be specific in describing your duties, we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience)
Employer's name and address
Supervisor name and phone number
Start and end dates including month, and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position.
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education:
Basic Requirement:

Degree: Possess a law degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school with a J.D., LL.B., or equivalent degree; and
Bar Membership: Proof of active member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.

Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting proof of J.D. degree and proof of good standing with a U. S. jurisdiction bar association. Please see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for additional information.

Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in additional to J.D.) and be an active member of a U.S. jurisdiction bar association.

Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/www.ed.gov/__;!!DpXkFSQVhDe0Sg!MUjZCsRWZTBn4ySuSMyDy3U4SSdAvH6EdLzKrhp30KDNkL3_9aJ0b8pKf9mkIJPK0fgR_ooXxaH8_siR1hqPPn3Wp13boOh9i28$) in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements. You must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications (https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications) for more information.

If this vacancy specifies particular educational requirements, please provide documentation to verify yo