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SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (CONTRACT) - ACCELERATED HIRE AUTHORITY

Air Force Materiel Command

Department of the Air Force

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$127,141 - $194,417

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GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of lawyers at an Air Force base in New Mexico, where you'll advise military leaders on legal matters related to buying and developing equipment, weapons, and technology.

As the top civilian attorney, you'll supervise staff, handle complex legal questions, and ensure everything follows federal rules on contracts and security.

It's a great fit for an experienced lawyer with a strong background in government procurement who enjoys managing people and solving tough problems in a fast-paced military environment.

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Active bar membership in good standing with a state, U.S. commonwealth, territory, or District of Columbia (proof required within four months of application)
  • Over three years of professional legal experience in federal acquisition or related fields
  • In-depth knowledge of federal acquisition laws and regulations, including systems acquisition, research & development, fiscal, environmental, anti-trust, patents, and technical data rights
  • Knowledge of laws impacting federal organizations, such as ethics, labor, civil, national security, technology transfer, and military law
  • Ability to supervise and lead a small to medium-sized legal team, including planning, organizing, and directing staff functions
  • Familiarity with safety, security regulations, and procedures in a military context

Full Job Description

The primary purpose of this position, SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (CONTRACT) NH-0905-04, is to serve as the senior civilian attorney and a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over non-supervisory AFNWC Legal Office employees responsible for advising the AFNWC Commander, AFNWC staff, and other Kirtland AFB organizations on all acquisition law matters.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: You MUST have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD).

In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S.

commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status. Qualifications Required at GS-14 or GS-15 Level.

In addition, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of federal acquisition law and regulations (including but not limited to such areas as Systems Acquisition, Research & Development, Facilities, Fiscal, Taxation, Environmental, Anti-Trust, Patents, Copyright and Technical Data Rights).

2.

Knowledge of laws and regulations impacting federal acquisition organizations and personnel (including but not limited to such areas as ethics, labor, civil, national security, technology transfer and military law).

3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. 5.

Ability to lead, guide, and advise subordinates to enable them to perform effectively and to handle greater responsibility in the future.

At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia.

On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and dated within four months of application. A copy of the bar card is not sufficient for proof.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time. Represent the AFNWC Legal Office with a variety of installation and function area organizations.

Chief legal counsel for designated acquisition programs. Examine legal issues raised by requests for formal and informal opinions.

Maintain current knowledge of changing statutory and regulatory guidance relating to acquisition and sustainment, general developments in technology that may improve the effective delivery of legal services, and developments in ethics, labor, civil, national security and military law which impact the organizations served by the AFNWC Legal Office.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AFMC-12868995-082283-8Y-SAP