Job Summary

This position is located in the District of Columbia Contract Appeals Board (CAB or Board). CAB is an independent executive branch agency created by the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2011. The mission of the Board is to provide an impartial, expeditious, inexpensive and knowledgeable forum for hearing and resolving de novo government and contractor appeals from Contracting Officer's final decisions, disappointed bidder protests of a solicitation or award of a District contract, Quick Payment Act claims, Public-Private Partnership Act claims, and appeals from debarment and suspension decisions of the Chief Procurement Officer.

The purpose of this position is to serve as an advisor to one or more Board Judges in resolving adjudicated cases involving urgent, sensitive, complex and critical government procurement law matters pertaining to District agencies and/or other entities covered by the Procurement Reform Amendment Act. Attorneys will conduct legal research and prepare draft recommendations to help CAB Judges resolve bid protests and contract disputes, debarments and suspensions. Attorney(s) will be assigned cases and work under the supervision of a single Judge to responsibly manage all aspects of a case.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responds timely to motions practice, discovery disputes, protective order requests and sealed evidence, and pretrial, trial, and post-trial issues. Prepares Judges for status conferences, bid protest hearings, prehearings, disputes hearings, and alternative dispute resolution as necessary. Drafts clearly written, legally sound bid protest and claims dispute decisions in a timely manner, ensuring that they are reviewed, edited, and submitted to Judges in accordance with all applicable law, the available record and prescribed timelines.

Handles urgent, sensitive, and confidential legal research and writing matters for one or more Board Judges. Reviews complex, voluminous and time-sensitive litigation materials, and conducts legal research and prepares written recommendations in response to requests from Board Judges. Conducts extensive and detailed research of procurement, civil and e-discovery evidence, civil procedure, and other matters pertaining to procurement laws. Prepares analysis of options and recommendations.

Qualifications and Education

Incumbents must have a Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Law (LLB) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school. Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the LA-13 grade level in the District of Columbia government service, or equivalent public or private sector. Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Licenses and Certifications

Applicant must be an active member in good standing of the bar of the District of Columbia or be eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar. If eligible for waiver, incumbent must apply for admission prior to commencing employment and successfully obtain admission to the D.C. Bar within 360 days of commencing employment. Applicant shall remain a member in good standing of the D.C. Bar while employed in the Legal Service

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is performed sedentary; however, some walking, standing, and bending are encountered.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday Friday 8:15 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. Alternative Work Schedules (AWS) and remote-hybrid schedules may be available.

Pay Plan, Series, Grade: LA-0905-14

Promotional Potential: No known promotion potential.

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

P osition Designation: The position has been deemed security-sensitive, pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background and traffic records, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks, and traffic records for the duration of your tenure.

Residency Requirement: If the position you are applying for is in the Legal, Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.