THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL), Position Description Number T6398000 and is part of the MD JFHQ, National Guard.
The purpose of this position is to serve as the principal specialized legal adviser within the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate/General Counsel dedicated to the oversight and support of the Sexual Assault Response Workforce (SARW) program, the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW), and when not performing in the SARW/IPPW areas, to serve as an Attorney-Adviser (General).
This position performs the following duties: Prevention Policy & Statutory Compliance: Acts as primary legal advisor to the State Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW), the State Prevention Director, and prevention specialists established pursuant to DoD Instruction 6400.09 (DoD Policy on Integrated Primary Prevention of Workforce Harm).
Advises on statutory authorities, directives, and NGB guidance governing primary prevention of self-harm, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, workplace harassment, and child abuse. Reviews legal boundaries regarding data collection, privacy, and research ethics associated with organizational climate assessments, Defense Organizational Climate Surveys (DEOCS), and Defense Prevention Needs Assessments (DPNA).
Advises prevention specialists on proper safeguarding and limitations on the use of survey data, ensuring non-attribution, compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, and protection from unauthorized disclosure in administrative or judicial proceedings. Program and Reporting Guidance: Serves as the primary legal counsel to the State SARW program.
Provides authoritative interpretations of DoD, Army, Air Force, and NGB policies governing restricted and unrestricted reporting of sexual assault. Evaluates complex issues regarding exceptions to confidentiality, mandated reporting obligations, mandatory referral requirements, and victim privilege.
Contract Solicitations & Reviews: Conducts legal sufficiency reviews of proposed commercial solicitations, statements of work, contracts, modifications, and Inter-Service Support Agreements (ISSAs), related to IPPW/SARW, prior to execution by the United States Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO).
Primary advisor on the formulation, negotiation, and execution of Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) supporting the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW). Mandated Investigations: Provides staff oversight and legal sufficiency reviews on federally mandated investigations involving unrestricted sexual assault reports, command-directed investigations (CDIs), AR 15-6 inquiries, and Commander inquiries.
Coordinates directly with the NGB Office of Complex Investigations (OCI), Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID), Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI), and local law enforcement. Information Release & Subpoenas: Reviews and drafts agency determinations on subpoenas, court orders, and Touhy requests arising from civilian criminal prosecutions and civil domestic violence or sexual assault litigation involving Guard personnel.
Identifies privileged communications, law enforcement records exemptions, and victim privacy protections under FOIA and the Privacy Act. Performs other duties as assigned.
Assignments require at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.). You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
adam.corson.2@us.af.mil · 6678873996
This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-14.
This position is open under the 'Special Authorities' hiring path.
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