What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney-Adviser (international/Military position at Department Of Defense?
The Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) is a joint agency activity under the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), within the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU).
DIILS is the lead Department of Defense Security Cooperation resource for global legal engagement with partner nation security sector institutions and personnel. As a component of the DSCU, DIILS' broad mission is to advance U.S. national security and foreign policy interests by building the capacity of foreign security forces to respond to shared security challenges in a responsible, accountable, and legally compliant manner.
The Role
You will have an immediate opportunity to contribute to global security cooperation activities across a range of mission areas. You will create, implement, manage, and evaluate and/or provide expert consultation and support for a portfolio of legal education, training, and/or advising programs to establish, enable, and/or strengthen relevant legal capacities within the security establishments of foreign governments.
Your Responsibilities
• Design legal engagement programs tailored to the partner nation and/or participants and designed to achieve strategic and policy priorities.
• Assemble and lead diverse teams of subject matter experts.
• Be trained as a Security Cooperation Workforce professional.
• Have an opportunity to maintain and expand expertise in legal aspects relevant to assigned SC programs, such as: Legal Authorities, Doctrine, and Policy; Legal Advising for Military Commanders and Operations; Maritime Security and Enforcement; Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response; Cyber, Space, Emergent Technology Law and Hybrid Conflict; Human Rights/Law of Armed Conflict Compliance; Military Justice Systems; and legal aspects of Combating Terrorism, Combating Corruption, and Defense Support to Civilian Authorities.
Requirements
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Occasional Travel.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Overtime: Occasionally may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
• Tour of Duty: Flexible.
• Recruitment or Relocation Incentives: May be Authorized.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt.
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required.
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible.
This position is not part of a bargaining unit, BUS Code 8888.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-14 grade level if you fulfill the following qualifications:
• First professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) accredited by the American Bar Association;
• Active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. (A copy of the applicant's bar card or letter from the bar may be acceptable evidence);
• Professional legal experience in excess of 3 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Preferred competencies and experience will be identified in each vacancy announcement.
DIILS is the lead Department of Defense Security Cooperation resource for global legal engagement with partner nation security sector institutions and personnel. As a component of the DSCU, DIILS' broad mission is to advance U.S. national security and foreign policy interests by building the capacity of foreign security forces to respond to shared security challenges in a responsible, accountable, and legally compliant manner.
The Role
You will have an immediate opportunity to contribute to global security cooperation activities across a range of mission areas. You will create, implement, manage, and evaluate and/or provide expert consultation and support for a portfolio of legal education, training, and/or advising programs to establish, enable, and/or strengthen relevant legal capacities within the security establishments of foreign governments.
Your Responsibilities
• Design legal engagement programs tailored to the partner nation and/or participants and designed to achieve strategic and policy priorities.
• Assemble and lead diverse teams of subject matter experts.
• Be trained as a Security Cooperation Workforce professional.
• Have an opportunity to maintain and expand expertise in legal aspects relevant to assigned SC programs, such as: Legal Authorities, Doctrine, and Policy; Legal Advising for Military Commanders and Operations; Maritime Security and Enforcement; Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response; Cyber, Space, Emergent Technology Law and Hybrid Conflict; Human Rights/Law of Armed Conflict Compliance; Military Justice Systems; and legal aspects of Combating Terrorism, Combating Corruption, and Defense Support to Civilian Authorities.
Requirements
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Occasional Travel.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Overtime: Occasionally may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
• Tour of Duty: Flexible.
• Recruitment or Relocation Incentives: May be Authorized.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt.
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required.
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible.
This position is not part of a bargaining unit, BUS Code 8888.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-14 grade level if you fulfill the following qualifications:
• First professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) accredited by the American Bar Association;
• Active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. (A copy of the applicant's bar card or letter from the bar may be acceptable evidence);
• Professional legal experience in excess of 3 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Preferred competencies and experience will be identified in each vacancy announcement.
