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Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (General)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service See More Job Openings by This Employer

Full Time
$126,947 - $165,037/year

Indianapolis, IN

April 1, 2026 Attorney

Job Description

Summary

This position is in the excepted service. It is filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

Position is located in: DFAS Office of General Counsel, Administrative and Employment Law and Litigation Directorate - Indianapolis, IN.

Duties

Serves as the Assistant Deputy General Counsel (ADGC) for the Administrative and Employment Law Division (AE) of the Administrative Law, Employment Law, and Litigation Directorate (AEL), DFAS OGC, supporting the Deputy General Counsel (DGC), AEL.
First-line supervisor of AE supervising multiple legal professionals with oversight of AE work product.
Assigns and reviews work, makes recommendations for improvements, mentors and trains employees, and conducts annual performance appraisals for subordinates.
Provides legal advice on AE matters on policy development in multiple areas including but not limited to employment and labor relations, equal employment, law of military installations, contract law, administrative law, litigation, and ethics.
Performs the full range of personnel duties associated with supervision such as performance management, leave approval, training, position management, time and attendance reporting, etc. for AE.
Develops guidelines and a general framework for the formulation of office policies, plans, and programs to ensure the effective conduct of the mission and functions assigned to AE. Provides quality control for AE work and work product.
Confers with and counsels Agency leadership, management officials, chiefs of staff, and their representatives. Represents the Office of General Counsel at meetings.
Provides suggestions and recommendations for process improvement.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Must be a U.S Citizen or National
This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
Suitable for Federal employment
New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

GS-14 Qualifications: Assignments require the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. In addition, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of 3 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Education

Education requirements are listed in the Qualifications section above.

Additional information

Moving expenses willbe paid.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.
Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2 year trial period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest. The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.?
A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Travel requirement is Seldom (1-24%).
This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here)
Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information.
All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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$126,947 - $165,037/year

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