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General Counsel, National Guard Bureau

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

Job Description

Summary

Lead senior legal counsel providing expert guidance on complex DoD/National Guard issues, requiring broad legal and executive leadership.

Seeking a highly accomplished and experienced legal professional for a senior executive position within the Department of Defense. This critical role involves providing expert legal counsel on complex National Guard and reserve component missions.

  • *Key Responsibilities & Expertise (Technical Qualifications):**
  • Provide broad legal expertise on Department of Defense and National Guard missions, including Title 32, U.S. Code, and the complex interplay of state/federal authorities.
  • Address highly complex military legal issues, particularly concerning reserve components, litigation, and providing strategic legal counsel to senior leadership.
  • Interpret and apply statutes and administrative regulations to advise on legal implications of proposed actions.
  • Demonstrate superior writing and oral communication skills with clear and concise analysis.
  • *Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs - Essential for Senior Leadership):**
  • **Commitment to Rule of Law:** Uphold constitutional principles, ensure fair legal application, and align objectives with public interest.
  • **Driving Efficiency:** Strategically manage resources, optimize budgets, reduce waste, and leverage technology for operational excellence.
  • **Merit & Competence:** Exhibit deep technical expertise, solve complex problems, and demonstrate adaptability and resilience.
  • **Leading People:** Inspire high-performing teams, ensure accountability, develop talent, and exercise sound executive judgment.
  • **Achieving Results:** Translate strategies into action, drive innovation, and align organizational objectives with long-term goals.
  • *Application Requirements:** Your resume, limited to two pages, must clearly demonstrate all required Executive Core and Technical Qualifications. Separate narrative statements are not accepted.


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Company Details

Company Size:1 to 50 Employees
Founded:1977
Headquarters:Washington, DC
Glassdoor Rating:
3.3

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Instead of Washington Headquarters Services, WHS should stand for Whatever the Heck Services. This Department of Defense field activity manages DoD-wide programs and operations for the Pentagon and other facilities in the National Capital Region (which includes the National Mall and surrounding monumental parks). It provides a myriad of administrative and operational services including acquisition and procurement, facilities management, general counsel, human resources, IT support, and even Pentagon renovation and construction. Established in 1977, WHS employs about 1,200 civilian and military personnel and thousands of contract staff.

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