Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent AGC employees.

• Serves along with the Assistant Chief Counsel, directs the planning and execution of all legal aspects related to the Agency's acquisition and fiscal law programs, and associated processes for the multi-billion dollar modernization of the nations air transportation network and supporting infrastructure, in accordance with statutory, regulatory, and Acquisition Management System (AMS) requirements and Office of the Chief Counsel timelines, goals, and metrics. Assists with legal sufficiency review of programs and policies so that program activities are consistent with the priorities of the FAA Administrator and Chief Counsel. Incumbent reports directly to the Assistant Chief Counsel for Acquisition & Fiscal Law Division (AGC-500).

• Provides central leadership, direction, and oversight of the day-to-day management and operation of the division by ensuring a collaborative and consistent approach to recurrent legal matters throughout the organization. Ensures the work performed is aligned with both long and short-term agency plans and objectives; communicates the vision, goals, and objectives of the Assistant Chief Counsel; and establishes priorities that align with those goals.

• In conjunction with the Assistant Chief Counsel, oversees all legal aspects of FAA¿s acquisition and fiscal law management programs in both headquarters and the regions, including litigation, training, policy direction, and evaluation of services provided by those offices. Provides expert legal advice, interpretations, opinions, and innovative solutions, regarding all aspects of real estate matters and contract formation and administration, including fiscal law, bankruptcy, conflict of interest, comparative acquisition systems, environmental, ethics, export control, information disclosure, intellectual property, legislative technical assistance, mergers, policy, procurement integrity, property disposal, security, suspension and debarment, and socio-economic laws affecting acquisitions. The Deputy also supports the Aviation War Risk Insurance program, which is sensitive and impacts the nation's national security posture.

• As required, provides legal support and guidance to the FAA Aviation Insurance, Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS), Insider Threat, and Facilities programs involving a variety of issues of a classified nature. As required, performs and oversees legal support as a Cyber Legal Advisor. In this role, maintains the ability to monitor and assess the potential impact of emerging technologies on laws, regulations, and/or policies. Maintains and exercises knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, or governance relevant to cybersecurity for critical infrastructures. Maintains knowledge of intelligence gathering principles, policies, and procedures including legal authorities and restrictions; knowledge of business operation plans, concept operation plans, orders, policies, and operational rules; knowledge of foreign disclosure policies and import/export control regulations as related to cybersecurity; and, knowledge of privacy disclosure statements based on current laws. Provides written and oral legal advice and recommendations on relevant topics related to cyber law.

• Implements the legal aspects of acquisition and fiscal law, related strategic and organizational initiatives, and goals to include tracking and monitoring their completion. Directs expert legal advice regarding all aspects of Agency policies relating to the Acquisition Management System (AMS) and for the aviation insurance program. With the Assistant Chief Counsel, establishes objectives and strategies for subordinates in support of the acquisition and fiscal goals of the FAA. Directs the work of subordinate managers and staff attorneys. Assigns tasks and responsibilities to subordinate managers.

• Under the executive direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, takes action, directs subordinates, and acts independently under delegated authority.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
• Requirement for Managerial Probationary Period: Unless previously completed, selectee must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this managerial position.

Qualifications

Applicant's must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to the FV-J/K or GS-14/15 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

The specialized experience for this position is defined as:

• Experience leading and executing plans, programs, policies, or projects in a professional or legal environment; and

• Experience providing legal advice and assistance on a full range of fiscal law matters in a professional legal environment involving complex and/or controversial issues.

You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**

How you will be evaluated

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

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.