Hybrid Director Law Office bei Department of the Air Force

Director Law Office

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Salary Range: $182491 - $207500 Per Year

Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The incumbent reports to the SES Command Counsel, Air Force Materiel Command. Air Force Materiel Command Law Office (AFMCLO) consists of the Procurement Fraud Division, Acquisition Law Division, and Intellectual Property Law Division.

Major Duties:

• The incumbent reports to the SES Command Counsel, Air Force Materiel Command. The AFMCLO consists of the Procurement Fraud Division, Acquisition Law Division, and Intellectual Property Law Division. The AFMCLO provides advice on a wide range of extremely complex systems acquisition, procurement fraud, acquisition ethics, intellectual property, patent, and Government-Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) plant issues in order to provide highly accurate, precise, and timely legal counsel and recommendations to senior leadership at HQ AFMC, AFLCMC, AFRL, AFMC field organizations and other Air Force acquisition activities worldwide. AFMCLO attorneys provide expert procurement law advice and guidance; render legal opinions and assist in negotiations on procurement matters; resolve mistake in bid allegations arising under Air Force contracts; review findings and decisions of contracting officers on supported programs; coordinate criminal, civil, administrative and contractual remedies arising from procurement fraud; and advise on ethics, technical data, patent and patent rights issues. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the AFMCLO. Incumbent develops goals and objectives that integrate Command objectives. Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, and mission objectives. Incumbent reviews and structures the Law Office in order to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. Balances workload and provides overall direction and vision to division chiefs on a wide range of System Acquisition, Procurement Fraud Remedies, Ethics, Intellectual Property, and administrative issues. Incumbent establishes metric and analysis systems for divisions in order to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory procedures.

Qualifications: Qualification Requirements: Your 2-page resume must demonstrate the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments to the qualifications. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. At this time, only a resume (capped at 2 pages) is required. A panel may assess whether you possess the required ECQs and MTQs through resume review, assessments, and/or interview later. A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires admission to the bar: applicant must be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association and provide a certificate of good standing and active status in the bar of any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. B. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following: 1. Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition law associated with complex systems acquisition, government procurement, procurement fraud, ethics matters, environmental matters, intellectual property and real property issues; to include government contract-related litigation and litigation support. Demonstrated experience in acquisition strategy planning, source selection, procurement policy, the federal legislative process, and the ability to provide authoriative legal counsel to senior Dapartment of the Air Force leaders on these items. In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required--this information should be embedded within the application package (Resume and Mandatory Technical Qualifications). Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the SES corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certificate of Completion of SESCDP) of your eligibility for appointment to the SES.

How to Apply: Please follow the below instructions to submit applications. Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/30/2025. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant. PREFERRED RESUME FORMAT: (Limit 2 pages/Times New Roman 12-font) - Please submit a typewritten resume and upload in PDF format, including the following information: Job Information: Announcement number (MRL2025-18) and title of the position to which you are applying. Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code), day and evening phone numbers (with area code) and complete e-mail address where you would like to receive correspondence regarding your application. **PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER** Active-Duty/Retired Military: State highest rank held, date of promotion and date eligible to retire or date of retirement. (e.g., Colonel/June 2006/December 2014). NOTE: IAW 5 U.S.C. 3326, a 180-day waiver will be required for retired or retiring members of the armed forces during the period of 180 days immediately after retirement. Education: Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html Work Experience: Give the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: (Do not send job descriptions). - Starting and ending dates (month and year) - Job title (for government position, include civilian series and grade or military rank) - Employer's name and address - Supervisor's name and phone number *Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor - Salary (current) *Applicants should focus on recency of experience, hiring officials may consider experience over 10 years outdated. Publications: Provide a list of publications you have authored. Provide title, date and any co-authors, clearly indicate if you are the first author and state the impact of any publication on the community. References: Provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three individuals who can comment on your qualifications for this position. Please do not list supervisors already listed above. SAF/MRL CONTACT INFORMATION: Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Terence Lee at [email protected].

Application Deadline: 2025-07-30