Job summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. To view Defense Security Cooperation Agency's, Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) current Attorney vacancies, please go to the Defense Security Cooperation University's (DSCU) career website at: https://dscu.edu/careers. Direct all questions about vacancy announcements to the listed point of contact.

Major duties

The Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) is recruiting for various Attorney-Adviser (International/Military) positions located in either Newport, RI or Arlington, VA. DIILS is a joint agency activity under the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), within the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU).DIILS is the lead Department of Defense Security Cooperation resource for global legal engagement with partner nation security sector institutions and personnel. As a component of the DSCU, DIILS' broad mission is to advance U.S. national security and foreign policy interests by building the capacity of foreign security forces to respond to shared security challenges in a responsible, accountable, and legally compliant manner. DIILS strives to achieve partner nation legal capacity through activities that promote the rule of law, enhance compliance with human rights and international humanitarian law standards, and support effective and responsible democratic governance. As a DIILS Attorney: You'll have an immediate opportunity to contribute to global security cooperation activities across a range of mission areas. You'll create, implement, manage, and evaluate and/or provide expert consultation and support for a portfolio of legal education, training, and/or advising programs to establish, enable, and/or strengthen relevant legal capacities within the security establishments of foreign governments. You'll design legal engagement programs tailored to the partner nation and/or participants and designed to achieve strategic and policy priorities. You'll assemble and lead diverse teams of subject matter experts. You'll be trained as a Security Cooperation Workforce professional. You'll have an opportunity to maintain and expand expertise in legal aspects relevant to assigned SC programs, such as: Legal Authorities, Doctrine, and Policy; Legal Advising for Military Commanders and Operations; Maritime Security and Enforcement; Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response; Cyber, Space, Emergent Technology Law and Hybrid Conflict; Human Rights/Law of Armed Conflict Compliance; Military Justice Systems; and legal aspects of Combating Terrorism, Combating Corruption, and Defense Support to Civilian Authorities.

Qualification

You may qualify at the GS-14 grade level if you fulfill the following qualifications: First professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) accredited by the American Bar Association; and Active 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); and Professional 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) Preferred competencies and experience will be identified in each vacancy announcement. 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 and in the vacancy 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

Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.abanet.org/legaled/approvedlawschools/approved.htmlYou 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.ANDPossess 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 Education

Evaluations

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Please review the information listed in each vacancy announcement at: https://dscu.edu/careers.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 www.opm.gov.)