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Position Title: Attorney Advisor (GENERAL)
Agency: Defense Contract Audit Agency
Announcement Number: DCAA-25-HQ-12742645 Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 to Friday, July 4, 2025

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Eligibilities

The following section is used to determine your eligibility for appointment in the Federal Government or Status for referral consideration. Please indicate by your responses all categories of eligibilities for which you would like to be considered. You will only be considered under eligibilities that you select. If you are not able to select at least one of the eligibilities below, you are not eligible to be considered for this position.

NOTE: You must submit the required documentation to verify EACH eligibility you select. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration.

See instructions under the "How to Apply" tab for submitting documentation.

1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

Preferences

1. Are you a retired Federal employee receiving an annuity from the Office of Personnel Management? NOTE: If you answered yes to this question, attach a copy of your retirement Standard Form 50 to your application.

A. Yes

B. No

2. Are you a current or former (within last five-years) Executive Branch political appointee; Schedule C excepted service appointee (confidential, policy or transitional role), or non-career or limited appointee in the Senior Executive Service (SES)?

Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint the following current or former (within five-years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES positions:
https://www.opm.gov/FAQs/QA.aspx?fid=023f2059-dff7-4307-89b4-c553c218af1d&pid=08248d29-d26e-44b6-9988-57655358d509

A. Yes

B. No

Assessment 1

1. Applicants must possess a law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and am an active member in good standing of a state, territory, of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar. (You MUST submit copies of your proof of education unless you meet one of the exceptions as described in the vacancy announcement; failure to submit required documents by the close of the announcement may result in an Ineligible rating.)

Carefully read the following descriptions below and select the one that best describes your education and/or experience. A copy of your college or university transcript(s) must be submitted with your application.

A. I possess a law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and am an active member in good standing of a state, territory, of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar.

B. I do not meet the above requirement.

2. From the descriptions below, select the letter that corresponds to the highest level of experience that you fully possess and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Attorney-Adviser (General) at the GS-14 grade level. Select only one letter for each item.

A. I possess professional legal experience in excess of 3 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes: Providing legal advice in Federal sector acquisition law OR contract and fiscal law; or Litigating contract matters or supporting litigation before the Boards of Contract Appeals, Federal Courts OR other Federal agencies; or Establishing and maintaining strong client relationships with DoD, military department or other federal agencies.

B. I do not meet the above requirements.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

3. Do you certify, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.)? Do you understand that the information provided may be investigated? Do you understand that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with your application may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work? Do you also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001)?

A. Yes

B. No

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