Closing Date: 17th March, 2026
Description:
Summary:The primary purpose of this position is to report to HQ AFMC/JA. Responsible for acquisition legal advice to all acquisition activities located at Wright-Patterson AFB, including Program Executive Officer (PEO) programs.
Duties:
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
- Represents the AFMC Law Office with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
- Chief legal counsel for designated acquisition programs.
- Examines legal issues raised by requests for formal opinions.
- Maintains current knowledge of changing statutory and regulatory guidance relating to acquisition and sustainment, as well as general developments in technology that may improve the effective delivery of legal services.
- Incumbent is responsible for the timely completion of administrative duties as assigned by AFMCLO leadership.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations. This is a Centrally Managed position under the Legal Career Field
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Attorney appointments are subject to serve a one-year trial period
- Candidates are not required to have active-duty service or veterans' preference to be referred and considered. All qualified candidates who meet the recruitment assessment criteria will be referred to the selecting official
- The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
- This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
- The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually, thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training
- Incumbent must be currently licensed as an attorney and counselor-at-law in a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
- Certificate of good standing must be provided and dated w/in 4 months of the date of the application. On-line screen shot is permitted so long as date obtained is shown and dated w/in 4 months of the date of application
- Employee must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory or commonwealth
- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station using military/commercial aircraft or other modes of transportation
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise
- Position designated special-sensitive requires a TOP SECRET security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, other intelligence-related Special Sensitive info, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs
- (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Employee must be able to obtain
- Required to maintain current knowledge of changing statutory and regulatory guidance as they relate to the duties of this position, as well as general developments in technology that may improve the effective delivery of legal services
- Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement
Qualifications:
General Requirements:
- You MUST have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD). You must provide a copy of your Law School Transcripts.
- In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as the date obtain is shown and reflects that it is dated within four months of the application and it shows that you are in "active" status. A copy of the Bar Card is not acceptable proof of good standing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge of federal acquisition law (including but not limited to Systems Acquisition; Research & Development; and Facilities contracting matters and the Fiscal, Taxation, Environmental, Anti-Trust, and Patents, Copyright, and Technical Data Rights aspects thereof).
- Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
- Demonstrated skill in researching legal issues raised by requests for formal opinions, the analysis of complex factual situations in light of the results of such legal research and general legal principles, and the preparation of written legal opinions based upon such research and analysis.
- Proven skill using negotiation techniques to protect the Government's position in major acquisition actions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to lead, guide, and advise subordinates to enable them to perform effectively and to handle greater responsibility in the future.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as the date obtained is reflected and it is dated within 4 months of the application and it shows that you are in "active" status. A copy of the bar card is not acceptable proof of good standing.
Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Volunteer Work Experience: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education:
Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force.
Note: Applicant must provide a copy of their transcripts to applicant package.
Additional Information:
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Writing Example: Prior to receiving an offer, you will be asked to provide a writing sample demonstrating your legal analytical skills.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
Disabled veteran leave (https://www.opm.gov/fedshirevets/current-veteran-employees/leave-administration/) is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/fact-sheets/disabled-veteran-leave/)
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