See below for important information regarding this job. The duty location will be in the Office of General Counsel, Defense Logistics Agency General Counsel Headquarters, Philadelphia, PA or Whitehall, OH Position may be filled at any of the below locations: Whitehall, OH GS-13: $111,065 - $144,386 Whitehall, OH GS-14: $131,245 - $170,624 Philadelphia, PA GS-13: $117,284 - $152,471 Philadelphia, PA GS-14: $138,595 - $180,178
This Job Announcement is for the position of Attorney-Adviser (Contract) in the DLA Contracting Services Office (DCSO) Acquisition Division of the DLA General Counsel Headquarters.
DCSO's mission is to plan, organize, direct, and manage procurement and contract administration for the acquisition of highly specialized Electronic and Communication Services, Research and Development, Logistics Management Services, Knowledge-Based Services, Facility Related Services and Financial Management Services, and materials in support of DLA internal operations and to other federal agencies. This position reports to the Chief, Acquisition Law Division at DLA HQ, Ft.
Belvoir, VA. If Selected at the GS-13 Level duties will be performed in a developmental capacity. Advises DCSO contracting officers and other Agency personnel on DCSO procurements during all stages of acquisition. Provides advice on contract formation matters, to include: acquisition planning, solicitation language, evaluation of offers, source selection, preparation of contract award decisions, debriefings, and award documents.
Advises on responses to bid protests filed with the Agency or Contracting Officer. Acts as Agency attorney of record for bid protests before the Government Accountability Office, to include preparing the Agency Report and all filings. Acts as Agency attorney of record for appeals before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, to include all phases of litigation.
Advises on contract administration matters, including advising on contract modifications, disputes, requests for equitable adjustment, claims, and termination actions. Assists the Department of Justice in cases filed in Federal court, including bid protests and contract disputes filed at the Court of Federal Claims. Assists DCSO personnel with respect to internal and external reviews and audits, including Red Team reviews.
Meets with and provides advice to senior leadership on acquisition, contract administration, and litigation matters. Works closely and collaborates with HQ DLA Acquisition Law Division and DLA Major Subordinate Command Offices of Counsel on acquisition matters, bid protests, disputes, litigation, and other matters. Designs or participates in training on acquisition matters to be presented to DCSO personnel or other attorneys, supporting skills development and enhancement.
Performs other duties as assigned.
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Christine.cromwell@dla.mil · 445-737-8324
This position is with Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $111065 – $180178/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-13.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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