Deputy General Counsel (Acquisition & Logistics)

A Government Entity

  • Arlington, VA
  • Not Specified
  • Full Time
  • SES-12795814-25-AS
  • 184,363 - 225,700 / Yearly
  • Not Specified
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Description:

Summary
The Deputy General Counsel (Acquisition and Logistics) serves as the principal assistant to the General Counsel, and Principal Deputy General Counsel and with functional responsibility for legal advice and services in the broad area of DoD acquisition and logistics.

Duties:
The incumbent has primary responsibility for providing legal advice to the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquistion and Sustainment) and the Under Secretary of Defense (Research and Engineering) and their subordinate organizations, along with other leadership components of the DoD for matters within their respective jurisdictions.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Advice and counsel on acquisition,, research, engineering, and other matters requiring contractual and policy decisions at the highest levels provided in the form of definitive written legal opinions; on-the-spot legal advice and oral opinions requiring immediate policy decisions; review of and coordination of acquisition and other policy positions prepared by the client organizations; and assisting the client organizations in developing and articulating legally sound business responses to specific matters.
  • Representation of the Department's position on acquisition and other matters both within the Government and with contractors.
  • Advocacy of Department of Defense positions, particularly when legislative changes are required to enable the Department of Defense to pursue stated acquisition and other policy goals.
  • In addition to providing legal advice to the organizational entities within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy General Counsel (Acquisition and Logistics) also provides general oversight of the legal organizations assigned to the Defense Logistics Agency, the Defense Contract Management Agency, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, the Missile Defense Agency, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, the Defense Information Systems Agency, the Defense Acquisition University, and the Defense Microelectronic Activity.
  • Supervision of multiple civilian senor attorneys (GS-15s) and support personnel.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
  • You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
  • All newly appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES.
  • You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
  • In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
  • Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 09/26/2025
  • The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
  • You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).

Qualifications:
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ), and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Please see "Required Documents" section below for all resume formatting requirements.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

Technical Qualifications (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications:
TQ 1: Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated experience in acquisition, research, engineering, and other matters requiring contractual and policy decisions at the highest levels provided in the form of definitive written legal opinions.

TQ 2: Demonstrated ability to provide legal advice to senior officials in a Federal department or agency, and the ability to administer a Federal Department or private sector legal program.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:
  • ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
    • Sub-Competencies:
      • Knowledge of the American System of Government: Demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the American system of government, including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, separation of powers, federalism, and the historical development of the American Nation.
      • Commitment to the Rule of Law: Upholds the principles of the American Founding, including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently.
      • Civic-Mindedness: Stays up-to-date on important developments in American government and aligns organizational objectives and practices with presidential and public interests. Demonstrates a commitment to serve the American people.
  • ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
    • Sub-Competencies:
      • Fiscal Responsibility: Strategically manages, allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals. Monitors expenditures, cuts unnecessary costs, and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities.
      • Managing Resources: Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals, skills, budget considerations, and staffing needs.
      • Leveraging Technology: Explores emerging technology and potential applications. Incorporates technology to enhance efficiency and achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.
  • ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
    • Sub-Competencies:
      • Technical Skill: Possesses the requisite technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to consistently produce timely, high-quality work. Is considered a strong contributor in his or her domain.
      • Problem Solving: Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing, high-priority problems.
      • Agility and Resilience: Anticipates and adapts to change, new ideas, new information, and new conditions. Is committed to continuous improvement. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity.
  • ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.