Supervisory Attorney

Full Job Description

Serves as a managing attorney within the Office of the Chief Counsel, Acquisition & Fiscal Law Division (AGC-500).

To qualify for this position, ALL applicants MUST meet the following criteria: (1) have a JD Degree from an accredited law school; and (2) be admitted to practice before the bar of any U.S.

jurisdiction or within the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and (3) be an active member of that bar; and (4) at least one full year of specialized experience in the work performed at the next lower grade level (FV-J/K or GS-14/15) for this occupational series.

The specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience leading and executing plans, programs, policies, or projects in a professional or legal environment; and Experience providing legal advice and assistance on complex fiscal matters (i.e., agency contracts, leases, grants, and agreements, including matters relating to procurement, real estate, intellectual property, construction, or other fiscal law related matters.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE.

You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process.

Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process.

Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.* Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions listed in the announcement.

Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.** Major Duties:

Provides an extensive and diverse array of acquisition, real estate, and fiscal matters that are of critical importance, reporting directly to the Deputy Assistant Chief Counsel for Acquisition & Fiscal Law (AGC-500).

Provides expert legal advice, interpretations, opinions, and innovative solutions, regarding all aspects of real estate matters and contract formation and administration, including fiscal law, bankruptcy, conflicts of interest, comparative acquisition systems, environmental, ethics, export control, information disclosure, intellectual property, legislative technical assistance, mergers, policy, procurement integrity, property disposal, security, suspension and debarment, and/or socio-economic laws affecting acquisitions.

Encourages and facilitates division-wide collaboration and teaming to develop staff and to support the AGC Business Plan and FAA Strategic Plan.

Possesses expertise in project management, complex litigation, and strategic problem-solving. Assigns and supervises the work of staff attorneys.

Oversees attorneys responsible for providing legal support, processing acquisition, fiscal law, and real estate inquiries, Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS), matters, policy, and litigation generated by client offices in support of the multi-billion dollar modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS), in accordance with statutory, regulatory, and Acquisition Management System (AMS) requirements and guidance.

The work has national and agency-wide significance, and directly affects the FAA's ability to meet its aviation safety responsibilities.

Applies expert knowledge of the work directed, including expertise in both acquisition law and the technical areas within the practice area's portfolio.

Often, personally deals with the most complex legal matters falling within the purview of the division. Actively involved in both long-term and immediate operations of the division.

Shares responsibility and collaborates with higher-level managers and leaders in developing and executing plans, policies, procedures, and programs.

As required, provides legal support to the FAA Aviation Insurance and other programs involving issues of a classified nature.

Managerial duties include developing and executing plans, policies, and programs, strategic planning; assigning work to subordinate attorneys; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave requests; and taking, recommending, and/or approving corrective/disciplinary actions, as appropriate.

Defines and organizes staff and work to accomplish objectives and meet performance measures and identifies and evaluates opportunities for operational efficiencies and/or cost savings.

Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives.

Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs or requests additional resources as needed.

Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements.

Applies the principles of management, strategic planning, and fiscal management to the work of the division.

Responsible for the efficient management and safeguarding of resources and assures internal controls meet agency standards.

Contacts are primarily with peers, higher-level managers in AGC and with high-level regional, center, and headquarters managers and leaders to discuss the status of programs and projects, develop plans for the future, balance workload, consult and advise on appropriate acquisition strategies, defend matters in litigation, and, as necessary, plan and implement curative action to meet objectives.