Attorney-Advisor (Contracts)

United States Air Force

$125K — $192K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active bar membership in good standing from a state or territory associated with the U.S.
  • JD or LLB from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Experience in federal acquisitions and contract law
  • Familiarity with administrative, fiscal, and intellectual property law
  • Ability to handle sensitive legal issues related to national security

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior legal support as Program Counsel for acquisition programs
  • Act as a direct legal resource for program managers and contracting officials
  • Negotiate legal terms with suppliers and contractors
  • Advise on complex matters regarding major Air Force acquisitions
  • Serve as lead counsel on acquisition law and related legal matters

Benefits

  • Recruitment, relocation, and student loan incentives may be authorized
  • Potential for travel on military and commercial aircraft
  • Comprehensive federal employment benefits package
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact legal issues affecting national security
  • Engagement with various levels of government and legal professionals
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Attorney-Advisor (Contracts) (NH-0905-04) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) - 75th Air Base Wing, on Hill AFB in Layton, UT. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

This job may close at any time! Apply now!!!

Recruitment, Relocation, and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.

2026 Salary Range ($125,776-$192,331) Yearly

Job Open Date 08/25/2026

Job Close Date 09/14/2026

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

In this position you will provide senior attorney support as Program Counsel for designated acquisition programs. Serve as a single point of contact for program managers and contracting officials to answer legal questions addressing Air Force command priorities. Communicate and coordinate legal advice with other attorneys and the offices of General Counsel at higher levels within the Air Force, as well as other Department of War agencies and other agencies of the Federal Government. Apply advocacy and negotiation skills to assist program managers in dealing with suppliers on mutually agreeable terms. Participate in negotiations between the Government and contractors concerning legal issues. Advise on complex matters concerning major acquisitions by the Air Force. Serves as lead counsel and program expert to advise on acquisition law, fiscal law, intellectual property, business operations, and administrative law.

Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship

Obtain maintain a Security clearance

This is a designated Drug Testing Position

Certifications/Licensure

Financial Management Statement

The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty

You must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accreditated 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, in good standing, with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, of the District of Columbia. Online information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status in good standing.

Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of laws, regulations, precedents and procedures related to Federal Government acquisition, fiscal, foreign military sales, and ethics law.

Ability to recognize and appropriately handle issues of precedent setting nature, sensitivity, or importance to agency goals, national and international security, or high public interest.

Ability to make legally sound logical decisions and skill in applying the law to specific situations.

You must possess skill in the presentation of and in opposition to evidence and arguments made in third party proceedings, with the skill in writing sound and persuasive opinions, memoranda, briefs, reports, plans, and pleadings.

RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution

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