Deputy General Counsel (Acquisition Integrity)

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to oversee contractor responsibility for the Department of the Air Force. The incumbent has authority to take debarment or suspension actions, runs the Air Force Acquisition Integrity Program, manages the Air Force Fraud Risk Oversight Committee, and proactively encourages ethical business conduct of Department of the Air Force contractors.

Duties

The Deputy General Counsel (Acquisition Integrity) will:

1. Serve as the Department of the Air Force Debarring and Suspending Official for debarment and suspension actions under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 9.4, 32 C.F.R. Part 25 and other suspension/debarment regulations.

2. Receive and review evidence provided by the Department of the Air Force and other government agencies and the public supporting proposed debarment and suspension actions.

3. Analyze information and determine whether sufficient evidence exists to suspend, propose for debarment, debar or issue show cause letters or letters of inquiry to a particular contractor, and whether such is necessary to protect the Government's interests.

4. Review submissions made by contractors in opposition to any suspension or debarment action or to establish their responsibility as government contractors and meet with contractors, or their representatives, to hear oral presentations and receive additional evidence.

5. Determine if there exists a genuine dispute over material facts requiring a fact-finding proceeding and conduct or arrange for the conduct of all necessary fact-finding hearings.

6. Make final agency decision whether to suspend, propose for debarment, or debar contractors; determine period of debarment, if debarment is necessary to protect the government's interests; and determine whether to enter into written agreements with contractors in lieu of suspension or debarment.

7. Make final Department of the Air Force decisions to terminate suspensions, proposed debarments, or debarments, and to reduce the period of debarments, including decisions in response to contractors' requests for reconsideration.

8. Manage the Department of the Air Force's Acquisition Integrity Program, pursuant to Air Force instruction 51-1101.

9. Manage the Department of the Air Force's Fraud Risk Oversight Committee, in support of SAF/GC organizational responsibilities as committee chair, to enable Department of the Air Force compliance with the DoD Fraud Risk Management Framework and Strategy and associated Department of the Air Force Statement of Assurance fraud risk reporting requirements.

10. Serve as the designee of the Secretary of the Air Force under 10 U.S.C. 2207 and FAR clause 52.203-3 to give notice of hearings, to conduct hearings, and to make findings of fact with respect to whether a contractor has offered or given gratuities in connection with a government contract and whether to terminate a given contract and impose exemplary damages.

11. Plan, assign, and supervise the work of civilian clerical and professional employees (NH-II - NH-IV) and prepare or review performance ratings and determine training needs for personnel under supervision.

Salary

• $180,359 - $213,000/year

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Mobility is a condition of employment and appointment for SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement
• Selected candidate must file a Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978
• Position has been designated Critical-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.
• Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings.
• Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.
• An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period.
• Attendance to the Air Force's Senior Leader Orientation Course (SLOC) is generally required within 12 months of appointment, subject to course availability.
• Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code.
• Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.

Qualifications Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the SES corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations.

A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education Requirement: A bachelor's degree, typically in a field like law and legal studies, history, or social science, is required. Must have graduated with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (A.B.A.).

2. Licensure Requirement: Must be an active member, in good standing, of the bar of the highest court of any state, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory or the District of Columbia.

B. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ - NTE 2 Pages Total): A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each TQ. TQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Applicants should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel and Executive Resources Board members may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:

1. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the following areas: public contract law; investigations and legal remedies related to contractor/grantee misconduct (e.g., False Claims Act violations and suspension/debarment); and audits and risk management.

2. Proven ability to lead a team of professionals and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve program goals.

C. MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ - NTE 10 Pages Total): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the Senior Executive Service (SES); they also reinforce the concept of an "SES corporate culture." Submit a supplemental statement of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs listed below) in the challenge/context/action/result (C-C-A-R) model format as provided by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Guide to SES Qualifications. Applicants should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel, Executive Resources Board, and or OPM Quality Review Board reviewers may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated. [OPM's guidance in the Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications (Appendix B)]. Refer to the OPM Guide to SES Qualifications for specific information and guidance on the ECQ requirements, the C-C-A-R model, and examples of good qualifications statements located here.

ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required--this information should be embedded within the application package [Resume (not to exceed 5 pages) and Technical Qualifications (not to exceed a combined total of 2 pages]. Education A bachelor's degree, typically in a field like law and legal studies, history, or social science, is required. Must have graduated with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (A.B.A.). Other Information

Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

Relocation Authorized: Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be offered.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

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Required Documents

To receive full consideration, each applicant must submit the documents in the format as designated. Packages that do not include all of the required documents or meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.

**************ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED IN PDF FORMAT*******************

The Qualifications Documents must be formatted using Times New Roman, size 12 font, with 1-inch margins. Do not use borders, provide photos, or list a Social Security Number on any of the Qualifications Documents. DO NOT COMBINE DOCUMENTS.

A. Resume in the preferred format (Limit 5 Pages Total). Upload in PDF format. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.

B. Mandatory Technical Qualifications Statement addressing each of the TQs (Limit 2 Pages Total). Upload in PDF format and include the MTQ statement as indicated in the announcement.

C. Executive Core Qualifications Statement addressing each of the ECQs (Limit 10 pages - upload in PDF format); OR, OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) Certification (1 page). (NOTE: ECQs are not required for current or former Career SES Members who have been certified by the QRB; please provide a copy of an SF-50 showing career SES status. Candidates who are not current or former Career SES Members but have OPM QRB certification of their ECQs must provide their OPM certificate).

D. Most recent completed Performance Appraisal (current and/or former federal employees) or Performance Report (OPR or EPR). For applicants in the private sector, please provide a copy of your equivalent Evaluation Report.

E. Most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, noting your current position, grade level and salary level (applies only to current or former civilian government employee).

F. College transcript(s) (copy is acceptable) which demonstrates the acceptable combinations of education and experience as noted by OPM.

G. Military: Retired - a copy of your DD214 and/or Retirement orders; Active Duty - Are you an active-duty service member with a statement of service showing you expect to be discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting your application? Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification. Documents are required.

H. (Optional): Ethnicity and Race Identification, SF-181 -- Form available at: https://www.opm.gov

I. (Optional): Self-Identification of Disability, SF-256 -- Form available at: https://www.opm.gov

DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as copies of position descriptions, award certificates and transmittal letters will not be forwarded for review.

How to Apply

Please follow the below instructions to submit applications. Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/16/2024.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

PREFERRED RESUME FORMAT (Limit 5 pages/Times New Roman 12-font) (Do Not Use the USAJOBS Resume Builder) - Please submit a typewritten resume (upload as a PDF), including the following information:

Job Information: Announcement number (MRL2024-50) and title of the position to which you are applying.

Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code), day and evening phone numbers (with area code) and complete e-mail address where you would like to receive correspondence regarding your application. **PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER**

Active-Duty/Retired Military: State highest rank held, date of promotion and date eligible to retire or date of retirement, (e.g., Colonel/June 2006/December 2014). NOTE: IAW 5 U.S.C. 3326, a 180-day waiver will be required for retired or retiring members of the armed forces during the period of 180 days immediately after retirement. Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.

Education: Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Work Experience: Give the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: (Do not send job descriptions)
- Starting and ending dates (month and year)
- Job title (for government position, include civilian series and grade or military rank)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number, please indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
- Salary (current)

HELPFUL HINTS FOR YOUR RESUME:
- Reflect on the ECQs and think about how your past experiences and education relate to each ECQ.
- Read the vacancy announcement carefully.
- Adhere to the 5-page limitation (in PDF format and 12 point font)
- Quantify your accomplishments.
* Applicants should focus on recency of experience - Recruitment Panels, Executive Resources Boards, and Hiring Officials may consider experience over 10 years outdated.
* Seek mentoring assistance from a current SES or equivalent to review your package before submission.

References:Provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three individuals who can comment on your qualifications for this position. Please do not list supervisors already listed above.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify this office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

SAF/MRL CONTACT INFORMATION: Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Ms. Keirsten Ramon, keirsten.ramon@us.af.mil.

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