Attorney-Adviser (International/Military)

Duties
The Defense Institute of International Legal Studies is recruiting for an ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (INTERNATIONAL/MILITARY) to serve as Cyber Program Director and senior advisor on Cyber, Space, Emergent Technology, and Artificial Intelligence (broadly referred to as "Cyber" or "Cyber-related") legal issues, responsible for designing and implementing Security Cooperation (SC) programs to enhance the capacity of security sector institutions and personnel of key U.S. strategic partner nations. The purpose of these programs is to support partner nation efforts to conduct cyber-related activities in compliance with international law and norms. In addition to providing legal advisory services to partner nations, the Cyber Program Director also assesses, plans, implements, oversees, evaluates, and reports on the outcomes and results of legal ICB engagements. These ICB efforts are undertaken in coordination with other SC implementers and are consistent with U.S. national defense and foreign policy goals. Duties include the following:Create, implement, manage, and evaluate a portfolio of complex legal ICB programs to establish, enable, and/or strengthen relevant legal capacities within the cyber-related security establishments of foreign governments. Design legal engagement programs tailored to the partner nation and designed to achieve strategic and policy priorities. Develop ICB program planning documents, and assessment, monitoring, and evaluation frameworks. Perform continuous review of program quality, effectiveness, and compliance with policy or programmatic requirements. Work with partner nation (PN) officials to ensure international human rights law and international humanitarian law principles are taken into account during the PN's planning and conduct of cyber-related activities. Maintain/expand expertise in legal aspects relevant to DIILS cyber/cyber-related programs, including but not limited to: Cyber security, cyber-crime, cyber defense and cyber operations; (b) Space-related activities, (c) Emergent technology, including autonomous capabilities and activities, hybrid warfare; and (d) Artificial intelligence capabilities and activities.Assess PN capacity, collect baseline data, identify and analyze legal capacity gap areas, and develop plans for addressing these gaps. Assemble and lead diverse teams of subject matter experts. Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. CitizenMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceSuitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigationMay be required to successfully complete a probationary periodWork Schedule: Full TimeOvertime: Occasionally: May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays and/or overtime.Tour of Duty: FlexibleRecruitment and Relocation Incentives: May be authorizedFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): ExemptTelework Eligibility: This position is telework eligibleYou will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug testingThis position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.Work will require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.This position is not part of a bargaining unit, BUS Code 8888.Remote: NO Qualifications
To qualify for the GS-14 level, applicants must have:
First professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) accredited by the American Bar Association; andActive membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. (A copy of the applicant's bar card or letter from the bar may be acceptable evidence); andProfessional legal experience in excess of 3 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Qualification standards for attorney positions may be found in DoD Directive 1442.2, "Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys" at DoD Instruction 1442.02, September 30, 2010 (whs.mil)
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the DUTIES section of this announcement. The QUALITY of experience relates to how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Your resume must show you have the competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level. Salary will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement based on the complexity of work to be performed, the selectee's experience, education, training, and availability of funds.
Education
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You must be a graduate from an accredited law school, and be an active member in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia Bar.
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Possess a Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree from an accredited law school at the time of applying for the position. A copy of law school transcripts must be submitted with your application.NOTE: Failure to provide law school transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
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 college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign EducationAdditional informationIncumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384 and Security Cooperation Certification Program 2.0 requirements. Requirements for Proficiency Level 3 - At least 1 year of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Expert level certification requirements within two years of entering the SC position. In addition, 80 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years.
Work may require domestic and international travel (potentially up to 50%) away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft, possibly including to developing countries with limited medical facilities and with security concerns. May be required to receive immunizations and take prophylactic medication (such as for malaria) as recommended by the Center for Disease Control.Re-employed Annuitant: This position {does not} meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.Veteran's Preference:There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at .)Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))*NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
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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 made. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
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 are eligible for referral and selection consideration.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Effective combination of legal acumen, experience in program design and management, and in cyber-related engagements and activities and/or other comparable experience relevant to the DIILS mission and duties of this position. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, the ability to execute complex program planning, and the discipline to effectively administer multiple, simultaneous programs with several partner nations. Able to develop and use SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) objectives, theories of change, indicators of efficacy, and quantitative assessment techniques. Aptitude for providing advice to senior-level officers and decision-makers. Proficient in legal research and writing and strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and cross-cultural communication skills applicable in advisory, training, military/government, and multi-cultural environments. Maturity, adaptability, and resilience to function within complex, challenging and uncertain environments.
The preferred candidate must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant professional and/or legal experience in an area relevant to the duties of this position, as well as an aptitude for international engagement, legal training and advising, and program management. Familiarity with the organization and functions of the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and in particular, Geographic Combatant Command and Component Command staffs, is also desirable.