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ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL)

United States Space Force Components · Vandenberg AFB, California, United States · Onsite · $146,632 - $197,200/year
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Location: Vandenberg AFB, California, United States United States flag
Compensation: $146,632 - $197,200/year
Position: Entry
Type: Job
Practice Area: General Practice
Remote: No
Posted:
Deadline: Apr 23, 2026

Job Description

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: You MUST have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD). In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status. You must also provide transcripts for your law degree. Qualifications Required at GS-14 or GS-15 Level. The attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Level of Supervision. Attorneys performing duties in GS-15 positions are expected to perform with substantial independence, even when working on the most complex or difficult matters. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of rules, procedures, policies and programs of a military legal office necessary to perform all procedural and administrative functions, such as preparing and editing legal documents and administrative correspondence, maintaining files and records, and assembling information for various, legal documents and reports. Prior military law office experience is preferred. 2. Knowledge of laws, Congressional directives, Federal statutes, and DoD policies and processes governing classified and unclassified space operations, functions and programs, including operational law, national security law, law of armed conflict, constitutional law, international law, intelligence law, telecommunications law, espionage and space law. 3. Knowledge of theories, principles and techniques of legal research; familiarity with general legal resource materials, including those from electronic and Internet media; and proficiency in the use of such knowledge. Ability to use computers for word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, database coordination and PowerPoint presentations. 4. Expert knowledge of DoD organizational structure and missions, organizational structures and operations of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, to include highly classified SAP/STO operations, functions, responsibilities and interrelationships, including Combatant Commands, Multi-National Force operations and the military Services. 5. Expert knowledge of space systems acquisition, operations, sustainment, and command and control activities, and S4S/CC - C/JFSCC protect, defend, deliver, connect missions, and executing contingency operations. 6. Skill in analyzing international and domestic law and international treaties and applying the law and relevant international standards to specific military situations, resulting in conclusions which are legally supportable by statute, case law, and implementing policy and regulations. 7. Ability to effectively engage in extensive high-level interactions with DoD, interagency, international and national military and civilian attorneys and officials on a significant number of highly complex issues involving world-wide space operations. 8. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 9. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit. 10. Ability to advise mid and senior level leaders, Program Executive Officers, and mission partner representatives. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: You MUST have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD). In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status. You must also provide transcripts for your law degree. Qualifications Required at GS-14 or GS-15 Level. The attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Level of Supervision. Attorneys performing duties in GS-15 positions are expected to perform with substantial independence, even when working on the most complex or difficult matters. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of rules, procedures, policies and programs of a military legal office necessary to perform all procedural and administrative functions, such as preparing and editing legal documents and administrative correspondence, maintaining files and records, and assembling information for various, legal documents and reports. Prior military law office experience is preferred. 2. Knowledge of laws, Congressional directives, Federal statutes, and DoD policies and processes governing classified and unclassified space operations, functions and programs, including operational law, national security law, law of armed conflict, constitutional law, international law, intelligence law, telecommunications law, espionage and space law. 3. Knowledge of theories, principles and techniques of legal research; familiarity with general legal resource materials, including those from electronic and Internet media; and proficiency in the use of such knowledge. Ability to use computers for word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, database coordination and PowerPoint presentations. 4. Expert knowledge of DoD organizational structure and missions, organizational structures and operations of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, to include highly classified SAP/STO operations, functions, responsibilities and interrelationships, including Combatant Commands, Multi-National Force operations and the military Services. 5. Expert knowledge of space systems acquisition, operations, sustainment, and command and control activities, and S4S/CC - C/JFSCC protect, defend, deliver, connect missions, and executing contingency operations. 6. Skill in analyzing international and domestic law and international treaties and applying the law and relevant international standards to specific military situations, resulting in conclusions which are legally supportable by statute, case law, and implementing policy and regulations. 7. Ability to effectively engage in extensive high-level interactions with DoD, interagency, international and national military and civilian attorneys and officials on a significant number of highly complex issues involving world-wide space operations. 8. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 9. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit. 10. Ability to advise mid and senior level leaders, Program Executive Officers, and mission partner representatives. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Compensation

$146,632 - $197,200/year

Practice Area

General Practice

Position

Entry

Application Deadline

April 23, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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