This position is in the Excepted Service. Selection under this appointment does not confer civil service competitive status.
As a ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL) you will be responsible for the following duties: Apply a comprehensive knowledge of business, fiscal, contract administration. Guide or participate in acquisition strategy development, source selections and complex contract negotiations.
Apply a comprehensive knowledge of domestic and international laws, treaties, and policies related to the elimination of weapons of mass destruction, and operational issues arising from complex and extremely sensitive technological and scientific operations.
Represent the Agency, and as appropriate DoD, in adversarial proceedings in United States District Courts and before administrative agencies such as the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and the General Accounting Office. Protect sensitive but unclassified information (e.g., commercially sensitive or militarily sensitive data) from improper disclosure under the Government's information laws and policies.
Provide legal review, guidance, and representation for the Agency in Department of Defense and inter-agency proceedings with respect to intra- and intergovernmental agreements. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of federal statutes and regulations to proposed or ongoing Agency operations, delays in which could prove detrimental to the nation's defense.
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.abanet.org/legaled/approvedlawschools/approved.html You must be a graduate from an accredited law school, and be in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar. AND Possess a Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school at the time of applying for the position.
A copy of college transcripts must be submitted with your application. NOTE: Failure to provide college transcripts AND proof of good standing of State, territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
DHRC-DDTRAHR@dla.mil · 614-693-0259
This position is with Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Mspouse' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-28 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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