Associate General Counsel for Claims and Litigation

Full Job Description

The General Services Administration is actively seeking top-tier talent for our Senior Executive Service (SES) positions from within GSA, across the government, and from the private sector.

We have streamlined our recruitment process which will require you to submit an online resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) to apply for this position.

All applicants must meet the Mandatory Technical Competency and Executive Core Qualification requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration.

Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position.

Note: Your 2-page resume must show possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) and the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below; please do not address the MTCs nor ECQs through submission of separate narrative responses- written narratives will not be reviewed for consideration.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Demonstrated Expertise in Managing and Overseeing the Delivery of Litigation-related Services Proven Leadership and Management of Legal Teams EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): 1.

Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding- This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

2.

Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

3. Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. 4.

Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group towards meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.

This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable 5.

Achieving Results- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Major Duties:

Serves as the Associate General Counsel for Claims and Litigation, providing day-to-day direction, guidance and coordination of legal services in connection with claims and litigation involving GSA; more specifically, claims and disputes under the Contract Disputes Act, representation before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA), supporting the Department of Justice (DOJ) in litigating matters involving GSA contracts and programs/responsibilities filed in the U.S.

District Courts, responding to requests for information arising from litigation in which the government is not a party and managing the defense of and response to torts claims against the agency.

Oversees, manages, reviews and approves work of the legal staff which may involve complex or difficult questions of law or policy for which no precedent has been established or that concern legal matters of unusual or novel nature.

Engages with a diverse range of high-level stakeholders, including Congressional committees, other Federal agencies, and industry leaders.

This requires sophisticated communication skills to represent GSA interests, develop and maintain strategic partnerships, and negotiate complex inter-agency issues.

Formulates and recommends to the General Counsel litigation strategy, policies and practices to provide effective resolution of claims and disputes in matters related to GSA activities.

Recommends the need for new or revised legislation, Executive Orders and regulatory material.

Serves as the principal legal advisor and senior litigator overseeing GSA's claims and litigation portfolio and other causes of action filed in the U.S.

District Courts, Court of Federal Claims, CBCA, the Government Accountability Office, and Federal and State regulatory bodies involved with electric, gas, and other regulated non-communication utilities.

Leads and oversees subordinate attorneys in connection with claims and other cases resulting in litigation before judicial tribunals, including the review and submission of documentary evidence to the DOJ, the interview of and taking of depositions from witnesses, preparation of briefs, petitions, complaints, motions and answers.