This position is part of the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office, Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration Demonstration Project: This position is covered by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project. The NQ-03 pay band is equivalent to the GS-13/14 grade levels.
For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary Tables, review http://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsas-demo-pay-system-compared-general-schedule.
As a Attorney-Advisor (General), NQ-0905-3, you will: Provide legal advice and counsel to Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office (NRLFO), Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) officials, and employees on a broad range of matters, including contracts and procurement, appropriations, ethics, personnel, labor relations, equal employment opportunity, security, taxation, and Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act matters.
Advise leadership on the legal implications and consequences of proposed actions; identify legal risks and recommend alternative approaches to avoid or minimize legal difficulties. Interpret and apply applicable statutes, Executive Orders, regulations, Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration policies and directives, legal opinions, Comptroller General decisions, and administrative decisions in support of agency operations and management decisions.
Review, prepare, and negotiate contracts, agreements, legal instruments, memoranda of law, legal opinions, regulations, management directives, correspondence, pleadings, and briefs to ensure legal sufficiency and consistency with Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration policy.
Conduct legal research and factual analysis involving nuclear and non-nuclear environmental requirements, toxic torts, health and safety, civil rights, security, litigation, and other issues associated with defense, research, development, and production operations.
Perform litigation-related and interagency coordination duties, including preparing pleadings and briefs, supporting witness examinations and oral arguments, representing the agency in discussions with federal, state, local, program, site office, and contractor stakeholders, and coordinating significant issues with National Nuclear Security Administration policies General Counsel.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: A. DEGREE: Possess a law degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school with a J.D., LL.B., or equivalent degree; and B. BAR MEMBERSHIP: Proof of active member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia. Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting proof of J.D.
degree and proof of good standing with a U. S. jurisdiction bar association. Please see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for additional information. Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in additional to J.D.) and be an active member of a U.S. jurisdiction bar association.
Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements.
You must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.
If this vacancy specifies particular educational requirements, please provide documentation to verify your educational claims. This can include unofficial transcripts or any report that lists the institution, courses titles, credit earned, and final grades. For additional information, please see How to fill out your education.
This position is with National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $109810 – $168696/yr.
This position requires a Q Access Authorization security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-13.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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