ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (CONTRACT)

The primary purpose of this position, ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (CONTRACT) NH-0905-04, is to serve as a senior legal advisor, providing support for all acquisition activities serviced, including advice on technology transfer and data rights issues. Serve as the chief legal counsel for designated Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAEs) acquisition programs. Provide legal advice and assistance to Federal laboratories and Technology Transfer officials on Technology Transfer, services, data rights copyright law, licensing and intellectual property law as assigned. Examine legal issues raised by requests for formal opinions or legal advice. Communicate and coordinate legal advice with other attorneys and the offices of General Counsel at higher levels with the Department of the Air Force, as well as other Department of Defense agencies and other agencies of Federal, State and Local Government. Maintain current knowledge of changing statutory and regulatory guidance relating to system development, technology acquisition, technology transfer services, and sustainment, as well as general developments in technology that may improve the effective delivery of legal services. 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. GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS AT THE NH-04 (GS-14 or GS-15) LEVEL: The attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Attorneys performing duties in GS-15 equivalent positions are expected to perform with substantial independence, even when working on the most complex or difficult matters. 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: Professional knowledge of federal acquisition law and related legal matters (including but not limited to Systems Acquisition; Research & Development; and Facilities contracting matters and the Fiscal, Taxation, Environmental, Anti-Trust, ethics, various civil law matters and Patents, Copyright, Licensing, and Technical Data Rights aspects thereof). Provide a wide variety of and Technology Transfer services, as assigned, including but not limited to patents, trademarks, copyrights, data rights, licensing, copyright, data rights, technical transfer, and other intellectual property issues. Knowledge, skill and ability of technology transfer and general intellectual property law and practice, including preparation and negotiation of Technology Transfer Agreements, including but not limited to knowledge, skill and ability related to licensing, copyrights, trademarks, trade secret, non-disclosure agreements, cooperative research and development agreements, education partnership agreements, commercial test agreements, nondisclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, computer software use and release agreements, for example. Maintenance of a current license as an attorney and counselor at law in a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Demonstrated skill in researching legal issues raised by requests for formal opinions, the analysis of complex factual situations in light of the results of such legal research and general legal principles, and the preparation of written legal opinions and fraud remedies plans based upon such research and analysis. Proven skill in using negotiation techniques to protect the Government's position in major acquisition actions. 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. Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force.