This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), General Law Division (GLD). The primary purpose of this position is to support the Department by providing legal advice and counsel on acquisitions and procurement to DHS procurement and program officials and represent DHS in bid protests and claims appeals at various fora. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.
As an Attorney-Advisor (General), GS-0905-14/15, your typical work assignments may include: Advising clients verbally and in writing on legal issues related to acquisition and procurement during all stages of the procurement process and providing training to clients on various procurement topics.
Advising on acquisition planning, exceptions to competition, solicitation language, evaluation of offerors, preparing of contract award decisions, debriefings, award documents, and contract administration matters. Assisting clients during internal and external reviews and audits and assisting in the determination of what information is releasable.
Coordinating with program offices and other OGC disciplines on acquisitions, litigation, and other legal matters and providing legal advice to management and program officials to ensure actions are taken in accordance with governing laws, regulations, and policies, and provide advice to avoid the development of litigation and other legal challenges.
Serving as lead attorney in agency-level protests, Government Accountability Office (GAO) bid protests, and contract appeals filed before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) and assisting Department of Justice (DOJ) on claims or protests at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC) or the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC). View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.
Applicants must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. You must submit a copy of both your law school and college transcript with your application. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. Official transcripts will be required if you are selected for the position. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S.
private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
lori.pollacci@hq.dhs.gov · 202-573-0592
This position is with DHS Headquarters, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $197200/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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