Attorney (Procurement - Fiscal and Contract Law)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Summary
The Fiscal and Contract Law Unit handles all aspects of the federal procurement process, including acquisition planning, award determinations, protests, contract administration, and claims resolution. It also provides comprehensive fiscal law advice, to include issues related to bona fide need requirements, augmentation, interagency financing arrangements, authorization concerns, and legislative drafting.
Duties
GS-14: Conduct legal research and prepare written analysis on relevant topics Assist in the FBI's response to bid protests before the GAO. Advise clients verbally and in writing on legal issues relating to subject matter covered by unit. GS-15: Briefs executive management on legal conclusions derived from comprehensive legal research. Serve as lead attorney in GAO protests by acting as counsel of record and leading development of strategy in bid protests.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance. Selectee may be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Selectee may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually. The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.
Qualifications and evaluation
All applicants are rated on the following competencies: Analytic Thinking Communication Governance and Legal Jurisprudence Leadership Oral/Written Communication Research
Education
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; and Proof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting both proof of JD degree and proof of good standing with a bar within a US jurisdiction. Please see the "Required Documents" under How to Apply 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 addition to a J.D.) and be an active member of the bar (any US jurisdiction).
How to apply
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Required documents
1. Your resume and cover letter. Resume not to exceed two pages. 2. A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages. 3. Proof of current and active bar association membership. 4. Copy of Law School Transcripts. 5. Current SF-50 (if external government employee). 6. As applicable, supporting documentation for veterans' preference eligibility (see below). Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar association Membership. Step 1: Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email. Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate. (Example: OGC_MH_FCLU_2026_ External/Internal). Step 3: Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov
Additional information
Relocation Expenses: Selected internal FBI candidates will be offered a 20% cost transfer (relocation incentive) , if eligible. To receive the incentive, internal FBI candidates will have to sign a 1-year service agreement and provide a proof of residency verifying they relocated to their new geographic area. To be eligible for a cost transfer, the candidate must move 50 miles or more to the location. Proof of change in residency will be required. External: Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location will be required to complete a 1-year commitment to the assignment prior to moving to a new position at the FBI. The FBI may authorize a recruitment incentive of up to 25% for current federal employees.
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