Closing Date: 6th June, 2026

Description:

Summary:
This position is in the Senior Executive Service, a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. As an executive you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants.

Duties:

Manages DLA legal organization. Acts for or assists the DLA General Counsel in establishing DLA General Counsel goals and objectives. Provides professional direction and control over subordinate DLA HQ Associate General Counsel and DLA Chief Counsel. Participates in the hiring, placement, promotion, training, and assignment of all DLA attorneys. Provides policy guidance on attorney personnel matters and participates in resource and budget planning for the DLA legal organization. Ensures that personnel management within the DLA legal organization is accomplished without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. Is responsible for keeping abreast of developments, policy issuances, and other similar material in the equal opportunity field, and for fully supporting the DLA Equal Opportunity Program.
Manages DLA Litigation Program. Oversees the management and operation of the DLA Litigation Program. Establishes policies and procedures for the effective operation of the program. In co-ordination with the DLA General Counsel, oversees the general strategy and planning by the DLA Chief Trial Attorney, who is responsible for DLA litigation and all major contract disputes resolution efforts. Ensures that all cases involving DLA before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and the Court of Federal Claims receive high level attention and that the Agency's interests are adequately protected. Ensures that litigation positions and strategies are consistent with DoW and DLA policies. Determines DLA's position on proposed settlements of all pending litigation and approves the initiation of litigation. Through the Chief Trial Attorney, provides regular reports to the Director, DLA, the Senior Procurement Executive, and the DLA General Counsel on the status of litigation and related settlement efforts. Most of DLA's litigation cases are precedent-setting and directly impact DLA and DoW regulations and policies. Through the Chief Trial Attorney, oversees all employee litigation before the Merit Systems Protection Board or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Ensures that litigation positions and strategies are consistent with DoW and DLA policies, are coordinated with senior DLA officials responsible for the management of the employee or employees involved, and that the agency's interests are adequately protected.
Alternative Disputes Resolution. Develops and coordinates DLA legal positions for all significant contract disputes with major defense contractors and manages the Agency's Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR) program. Contract disputes cases frequently involve precedent-setting legal issues, hundreds of millions of dollars, and generate high level DoW and industry attention. Ensures that whenever possible, actual and potential contract disputes with major defense contractors are resolved without costly litigation. Ensures that contract disputes with majo1defense contractors have a minimal impact on DLA programs and operations and that consistent DLA legal positions are taken in these disputes. Engages in creative and effective interest-based negotiation and alternative dispute resolution. Ensures that mediation, a form of Alternative Disputes Resolution, is offered to employees in personnel or EEO complaints so that disputes- may be resolved quickly and in the best interests of all parties.
As directed by the DLA GC, manages DLA Suspension and Debarment Program and Fraud Program. May be directed to oversee the management and operation of the DLA Suspension and Debarment Program and Fraud Program. Oversees thCounterfeit Materials/Unauthorized Product Substitution (CM/UPS) teams, multidisciplinary teams at each PLFA that detect fraudulent parts and suppliers. Establishes policies and procedures for the effective operation of the program. Responsible for ensuring the detection, reporting, investigation and prosecution of fraud cases involving DLA operations or functions. Ensures that effective administrative and remedial actions are pursued in all cases. Establishes CM/UPS policies that provide for the prompt review and referral of contractor suspension and debarment cases for consideration by the DLA debarring official. These referrals can result in a final decision pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to debar or suspend companies and individuals from contracting with the Federal Government.
Liaison with major defense contractors, law firms, and the Department of Justice. Works with senior executives of large defense corporations, including company presidents, vice presidents, and general counsel. Routinely has contact and liaison with major law firms representing large defense contractors in disputes with DLA that involve significant contract issues and large dollar amounts. Maintains direct, continuing liaison with senior officials of the Department of Justice and other federal agencies.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Expenses: Authorized
Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses: Not Authorized
Work Schedule: Full Time
Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
Overtime Work: Occasionally
Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel: Occasionally
Security Requirements: Special Sensitive with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
Fair Labor Standards Act: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Position: No
Financial Filing Statement: Required, Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278)
Emergency Essential: No
Reemployed Annuitant: Does not meet criteria. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
For an explanation of the conditions of employment, please review the definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf
All newly appointed career SES members must sign the Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES in accordance with DoD Directive 1403.03.
Selected candidate will be subject to a one-year probationary period in the Senior Executive Service unless required probationary period has been served.
Licenses/Certifications: Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia (addt'l info in Education section)
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Yes - May be authorized
This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.

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: Demonstrates the ability to lead and manage a worldwide, geographically dispersed legal organization, effectively serve as a member of executive leadership, and work with a diverse senior client base to ensure continued mission success.
TQ 2: Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of diverse legal areas: acquisition law; ethics; personnel., EEO and labor law; fiscal law; business integrity and procurement fraud; international and operational law; military law; administrative law; disputes resolution; litigation; environmental law and FOIA and Privacy Act matters, coupled with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex legal issues and options to senior leadership and staff, both orally and in writing.

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,