Attorney-Adviser (Procurement) | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Advising contracting officials on all aspects of the source selection process and contract administration, including the application of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and other federal statutes and regulations regarding federal contracting;

Litigating bid protests before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) as well as Contract Disputes Act claims before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals;

Examining and preparing appropriate responses to complaints and hearing requests;

Preparing the answers, motions, reports, affidavits, briefs, or other pleadings appropriate to the defense of the cases for filing in the courts or administrative tribunals in conformity with applicable rules and regulations;

Conducting depositions and all other discovery of adverse witnesses and performing cross examination during formal proceedings;

Negotiating directly with opposing counsel regarding offers of settlements;

Advising agency officials on other general and administrative law topics. Familiarity with other general law areas (e.g., federal appropriations law and federal information law) is desirable.