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Deputy General Counsel (Acquisition And Logistics)

Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
Salary
$184K–$226K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 weeks ago

Job Description

Summary

Lead a Senior Executive legal program, providing expert counsel on federal policy and driving efficiency, results, and team development.

Seeking a highly qualified Senior Executive to provide expert legal counsel and leadership within the Federal government. This pivotal role involves making high-level contractual and policy decisions, administering legal programs, and driving efficiency to uphold the principles of the American Republic and the U.S. Constitution.

  • *Key Responsibilities:**
  • Provide comprehensive legal opinions on acquisition, research, engineering, and high-level contractual/policy matters.
  • Advise senior federal officials and administer complex legal programs.
  • Strategically manage resources, budgets, and leverage technology for operational efficiency.
  • Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
  • Drive exceptional results through strategic thinking, problem-solving, and an operational mindset.
  • *Required Qualifications:**

Candidates must demonstrate expertise across both Technical and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):

  • **Technical Qualifications (TQs):**
* Extensive experience in acquisition, research, engineering, and high-level contractual/policy decisions, delivering definitive legal opinions. * Proven ability to provide legal advice to senior officials in federal or private sectors and administer legal programs.
  • **Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):**
* **Commitment to Rule of Law & American Founding:** Deep understanding of the US government, Constitution, and a commitment to public service. * **Driving Efficiency:** Proven ability to manage resources, budget, and leverage technology for optimal outcomes. * **Merit and Competence:** Exceptional technical skill, problem-solving, agility, and resilience. * **Leading People:** Strong leadership, accountability, talent development, and executive judgment. * **Achieving Results:** Operational mindset, innovation, and strategic thinking to meet organizational goals.

  • *Important Application Information:**
  • Your resume *must not exceed two pages* and must clearly demonstrate all required Technical and Executive Core Qualifications. Resumes exceeding this limit will be disqualified.
  • Do not submit separate narrative statements for ECQs or TQs; integrate examples into your resume.
  • If you are current SES or SESCDP certified, provide proof of eligibility.


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The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is a headquarters-level staff of the United States Department of Defense. It is the principal civilian staff element of the U.S. secretary of defense, and it assists the secretary in carrying out authority, direction and control of the Department of Defense in the exercise of policy development, planning, resource management, fiscal, and program evaluation responsibilities. OSD is the secretary of defense's support staff for managing the Department of Defense, and it corresponds to what the Executive Office of the President of the U.S. is to the U.S. president for managing the whole of the Executive branch of the federal government.

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