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• Duties described below are at the full-performance level. Duties assigned at a lower grade level will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Serves as a legal advisor to NASA contracting officials, providing legal and business advice on a variety of legal and policy issues affecting NASA contracts, while developing and maintaining strong attorney-client relationships with NASA Centers.
• Advises on government contracts, including interpretation of contract provisions, compliance with terms and conditions, modification of contracts, terminations and negotiation of disputes, requests for equitable adjustment, and certified claims.
• Advises on compliance with ethics laws as they apply to operations, including acceptance of gifts from outside sources, financial disclosure, and conflicts of interest, widely attended gatherings determinations, and post government employment.
• Advises on formation and administration of agreements, leases, and concessions involving the provision of NASA services and/or property under the National Aeronautics and Space Act and the Commercial Space Launch Act.
• Advises management on laws and policies applicable to civil service employee hiring, promotion, and discipline, as well as Title VII discrimination complaints.
• Advises on compliance with fiscal laws governing the use of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.
• Reviews disclosure of information under the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act.
• Reviews tort claims brought against the United States pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Conditions of employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements for all grade levels: You must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from a full course of study at a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; be an active member in good standing of the bar of any state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and have been admitted to practice law before a state or federal court.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must meet the basic requirement for all grade levels (as outlined above).
In addition, one of the following requirements must be satisfied:

One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:

• Advising on contract administration issues, which may include serving as an advisor to Source Evaluation Boards, drafting of contract provisions, advising and drafting documents in support of source selection and contract award;
• Interpreting and applying Government procurement law and regulations;
• Advising on and defending a federal agency in contract administration, contract claims, bid protests, and other matters concerning procurements;

OR

A graduate law degree (e.g., Master of Laws/LL.M.) and 1 year of professional legal experience equivalent to the experience described above.

To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must meet the basic requirement for all grade levels (as outlined above).
In addition, one of the following requirements must be satisfied:

One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:

• Providing expert legal advice on complicated contract administration issues, which may include serving as a senior advisor to Source Evaluation Boards, drafting of contract provisions, advising and drafting documents in support of source selection and contract award;
• Interpreting, analyzing, and applying Government procurement law and regulations;
• Advising on and serving in a lead litigation role defending a federal agency in contract administration, contract claims, bid protests, and other matters concerning high-dollar-value and complex procurements;

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills
• Legal Application Practice
• Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence
• Oral Communication
• Policy Management
• Teamwork
• Written Communication

NASA considers paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.