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Assistant Chief Counsel for Acquisition Law at Federal Aviation Administration

Department: Department of Transportation

Compensation

$153,700 – $216,400/yr

Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Level
lead/mgmt
Posted

Description

The Assistant Chief Counsel for Acquisition Law provides executive leadership and strategic oversight of the FAA's acquisition law programs, including legal policies, authoritative opinions, complex acquisition matters, and advice to senior FAA and external stakeholders. The role leads a geographically dispersed legal organization, directs approximately five subordinate managers, 30 attorneys and paralegals, allocates resources and workload, evaluates performance, and supports employee development. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, hold a Juris Doctor degree, maintain active bar membership in a U.S. jurisdiction, and demonstrate federal acquisition-law leadership and the specified Executive Leadership Dimensions and Mandatory Technical Requirements.

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