Job Title: Attorney (Government Contracts)
Agency: U.S. Postal Service
SALARY RANGE: $120,000 - $192,900
OPEN PERIOD:
SERIES & GRADE: UA-0905-01
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following locations:
Atlanta, GA
Denver, CO
Landover, MD
New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Windsor, CT
WHO MAY APPLY: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status. Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.
JOB SUMMARY: The United States Postal Service is seeking an outstanding attorney to join its Procurement Law team. The position is eligible for telework up to three days per week.
The Procurement Law team provides primary legal support for clients in the Postal Services Supply Management, Transportation Strategy, and Fleet Modernization & Electrification organizations. Our clients purchase equipment and services needed to fulfill the Postal Services nationwide, universal service mission and to support the strategic goals of the Postal Services Delivering for America plan.
As examples, recent major procurements have included replacing a fleet of over 150,000 delivery vehicles with modern electric and non-electric vehicles, automation and robotics technology, air and surface transportation, financial and consulting services, software, telecommunications, and cybersecurity technology.
The Procurement Law team provides cradle-to-grave support for all major procurements, advising on the solicitation process, negotiation of contract awards, and post-award claims and disputes. We also provide advice concerning pre- and post-award procurement protests, debarments, and congressional and media inquiries. Additionally, we represent the Postal Service in a first chair capacity in cases before the Postal Service Board of Contract Appeals.
Although experience in government contracts is preferred, attorneys with three or more years of experience in related areas of federal law, commercial contract disputes and litigation, or contract negotiation, are also encouraged to apply.
TELEWORK ELIGIBLE: Yes, as determined by agency policy.
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Minimal travel may be required.
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED: No
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
You must be a U.S. Citizen.
DUTIES:
Conducts legal research and prepares written material for use in representing the Postal Service and advising postal management officials.
Participates in conferences necessary to representing or advising Postal Service officials.
Directly advises postal management officials and represents the Postal Service in legal matters involving outside parties.
Prepares replies to inquiries from Congress, government agencies, and the public.
Prepares opinions, memoranda, decisions, regulations, testimonies, or formal filings in proceedings in which the Postal Service is a party.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Ability to prepare pretrial briefs, motions, pleadings, responses and other documents to present the issues independently with little or no direct supervision.
Ability to provide legal advice and services with respect to regulations, practices, or other legal matters, and formulate opinions involving the analysis and interpretation of federal, state and local laws.
Ability to litigate cases before administrative bodies and federal courts.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to include the ability to negotiate with third parties on behalf of clients and prepare legal documents and presentations.
Ability to conduct legal research to gather and interpret information and ensure accuracy of details using resources such as internal and external documents, archives, electronic databases, and interviews.
Three years of experience advising clients in contract disputes or commercial litigation matters.
Knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to federal government contracts.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for the Attorney position, you must possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
SPECIAL CONDITION: Qualified applicants must be a current bar member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: At least 3 years of experience in legal practice, of which one year of the experience requirement may be met through the completion of a judicial clerkship if completed by the time of hire.
Qualified applicant must successfully pass a drug screening.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: We will review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies.
BENEFITS: The salary will be based on previous experience, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.
HOW TO APPLY: You will need to apply via our online application process at www.usps.com/employment. You will need to create an applicant profile. This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are applying for.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
United States Postal Service
Phone: (202) 268-5627
Email: ******
Agency Information:
United States Postal Service
Administrative Operations
475 L Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, DC 20261
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: You will be contacted via email on the status of your application.
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