Attorney-Adviser (General)

Defense Logistics Agency · Department of Defense

📍 Fort Belvoir, Virginia 💰 $169279 – $197200/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Defense Logistics Agency
Department: Department of Defense
Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Salary: $169279 – $197200/yr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Secret
Date Posted: 2026-09-18
Application Deadline: 2026-10-04

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Job Summary

See below for important information regarding this job. The duty location will be in the Office of General Counsel-DLA General Counsel -Headquarters, Fort Belvoir, VA.

Key Responsibilities

This JOA is for the position of Contract and Intellectual Property Law Attorney in the DLA General Counsel Headquarters, Acquisition Law Division located at Fort Belvoir, VA.

This position performs any or all of the following duties: Specializes in providing Acquisition and Intellectual Property Law legal support and advice to DLA Headquarters Directorates and five DLA Major Subordinate Command Counsel offices, including the Acquisition Directorate (J-7), Information Operations (J-6), Logistics Operations (J-3) and Public Affairs personnel and leadership.

Responsible for Acquisition and Intellectual Property Law guidance and advice to attorneys across the DLA Legal Enterprise and, as required, in coordination with external federal agencies. Advises on acquisition law issues, such as procurement and policy reviews, contract related litigation and protests, data rights, patent and trademark matters, contracts support for other activities and agencies, and review of Congressional requests.

Represents DLA in Intellectual Property Law related engagements with the Military Services, US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and other external federal agencies. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

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.

Contact

Christine.cromwell@dla.mil · 445-737-8324

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.