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This position is in the Excepted Service. Selection under this appointment does not confer civil service competitive status.
05/06/2025 to 05/23/2025
$120,579 - $195,200 per year
GS 13 - 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by Agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—Relocation expenses may be paid in accordance with Agency policy but are not guaranteed. If relocation expenses are a requirement, the applicant should state their requirement for this expense in their cover letter.
Term - 4 Years
Full-time
Excepted
15
No
Yes
DARPA-25-12732510-AT
836546000
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: This announcement is open to: All U.S. Citizens
This position is located in the Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA), and the duty station is at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in the Office of General Counsel. Under the supervision and oversight of the DARPA General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel, the Assistant/Associate General Counsel provides a full range of legal support to assigned DARPA offices and programs. The Assistant/Associate General Counsel also serves as a designated ethics counselor.
This is a Career Ladder Position. If selected at the GS-13 level (Assistant General Counsel), the incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the GS-0905-14 level (Associate General Counsel) and ultimately to the target position, GS-0905-15 level (Associate General Counsel), without further competition once time-in-grade, training, satisfactory performance, and other requirements of the higher grade level are met.
The duties listed below are examples of full performance at the GS-0905-15 level. The duties for levels GS-0905-13 and GS-0905-14 are similar or the same as those for the GS-15 level except for the volume and/or complexity of work and level of assistance and oversight provided.
As an Attorney-Advisor (General), you will be responsible for the following duties and other duties as assigned:
Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school at the time of applying for the position.
Assignments require the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) accredited by the American Bar Association.
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.abanet.org/legaled/approvedlawschools/approved.html
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that: the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs, and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited institution.
Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
After selection a statement as to whether or not you have ever been found by any tribunal to have committed any crime or other act reflection upon your suitability to practice law may be required.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified for the position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.
All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the qualifications and other basic requirements for the position.
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
1. Cover Letter: Applicants must submit a cover letter that addresses the evaluation criteria for this position and their interest in the position. The cover letter should also indicate the lowest grade level an applicant will consider and if relocation expenses are a requirement.
2. Résumé: A complete resume demonstrating relevant experiences, job titles, duties, and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. If an applicant submits multiple resumes, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible.
3. For current federal employees, the two most recent performance appraisals with rating official narrative, if available.
4. Two (2) recent legal writing samples of no more than ten (10) pages each that demonstrate analytical and/or advocacy abilities. Excerpts of larger pieces may be submitted.
5. Transcripts: Attorneys who have graduated from law school less than five (5) years prior to the announcement closing date must provide a copy of their law school transcript, including class rank. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain the applicant's name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned. Transcripts must be received in this office by May 23, 2025, 11:59 EST to be considered.
6. References: The names, phone numbers, and email addresses for at least three professional references who may be contacted.
7. For current federal employees, a copy of your most recent SF-50. Please redact social security numbers from any submitted documents.
8. Current certificate demonstrating that you are a current active member of the bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
9. A copy of a law school transcript(s) and membership to the American Bar Association must be submitted with your application.
Additional documents you may be required to submit vary based on what authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying for one of the categories such as a veteran, a current or former permanent Federal employee, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), etc.).
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described in REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
Email Application Package to darpa_ogc@darpa.mil
Agency Information:
DARPA
675 N. Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203
Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements. The Selecting Official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.
Interested attorneys are encouraged to contact Ms. Geraldine Chanel, DARPA Deputy General Counsel, at geraldine.chanel@darpa.mil.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/836546000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.