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Department of Defense
Defense Commissary Agency
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This is a Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA) position with duty in the Office of General Counsel, Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). The General Counsel of the Department of Defense is dual hatted as the DLSA Director. DLSA provides a full range of legal advice and services to officials of the Defense Agencies and the DoD Field Activities.
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Summary
This is a Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA) position with duty in the Office of General Counsel, Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). The General Counsel of the Department of Defense is dual hatted as the DLSA Director. DLSA provides a full range of legal advice and services to officials of the Defense Agencies and the DoD Field Activities.
Read the entire announcement before starting the application process
Learn more about this agency
Overview
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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/22/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 22, 2026
Location
Fort Lee, VA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $131,385 - $170,806 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number DECA-26-12971697-DE Control number 870838100
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open to All U.S. Citizens. All qualified applicants are considered and Veterans preference does not apply.
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The Office of General Counsel, DeCA, has a robust and varied legal practice in support of DeCA and its mission. Our attorneys provide legal advice, counsel and representation in substantive areas including federal labor and employment law, commercial law, fiscal law, procurement law, construction law, environmental law, government standards of conduct and ethics, administrative law, and issues arising under the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act. Our attorneys represent DeCA before various administrative bodies and provide litigation support to U.S. Attorney Offices for matters pending in Federal courts.
As an Assistant General Counsel for Personnel Law, the incumbent reports to the Deputy General Counsel for Personnel Law and assists in discharging the responsibility of DeCA OGC to provide legal advice, counsel and representation in all aspects of federal employment law, including but not limited to employee appointment, classification, compensation, benefits, conduct, performance, termination of employment, labor management relations, whistleblower protection, and equal employment opportunity. The incumbent independently performs in-depth legal research and analysis, as well as writing briefs, legal memoranda, and other documents. The incumbent represents the agency before third parties, including but not limited to the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and the Office of Special Counsel, and is responsible for the investigation, preparation and presentation of the agencys positions and defenses before such tribunals.The incumbent addresses difficult and novel legal policy questions where frequently there is an absence of clearly applicable precedents. The incumbent provides support to the Department of Justice in matters litigated in Federal courts. The incumbent provides legal advice in the areas of the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act, and government ethics and standards of conduct. The incumbent may perform the duties of the Deputy General Counsel for Personnel Law in his/her absence and other duties as assigned.
This position is in the Excepted Service.
Notice of Veterans Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documents (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit an SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov.) If two of more applicants for an attorney position are determined to be equally "best qualified" for the position, but one of the applicants is a preference eligible veteran, the preference eligible veteran has preference over the non-preference eligible applicant.
TRAVEL REQUIRED- Occasional Travel- Business travel is required less than 20% of the time
RELOCATION EXPENSES- PCS may be authorized-budget permitting
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Qualifications
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Education
You MUST provide transcripts and/or other documentation to support your educational claims.
Transcripts. REQUIRED when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required.
Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.
Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.
When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.
Additional information
Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service.
The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration.
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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.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and narrative) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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Resume. Learn more about creating a suitable resume by watching this video or reading What to include. Using the USAJOBS Resume Builder will help you submit a complete resume.
Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.
At a minimum, your resume MUST contain your name, address, and contact information, and the following for each listed job experience: Job title; Series and grade, if it is a federal civilian position; Employers name and address; Employment beginning and ending dates (Month/Year); Number of hours worked per week, and Description of duties performed. If selected, you must provide official transcripts before receiving a firm job offer. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.
Transcripts: Required when using education to qualify and/or if the position requires education (positive education requirement)
Unofficial transcripts from colleges, universities, schools, or institutions education accredited by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable for the application process if they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned.
When using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to qualify, you must show that a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs (credential evaluation service) has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or that a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. In addition to your transcript, you must include a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing when you apply. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.
If selected, you must provide official transcripts before receiving a firm job offer. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.
Questionnaire. Preview at https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12971697.
Writing Sample: Demonstrated by a legal brief, memorandum, letter, etc. (10 pages or less)
SF 50 Notification of Personnel Action. Current and former federal employees submit a copy of your most recent SF 50 showing your current position title, pay plan-series-grade, tenure and position occupied. To obtain a copy of your SF 50, all current Department of Defense (DoD) employees can access MyBiz, employees receiving HR servicing from DLA can access eOPF and former civilian employees can request a copy from the National Archives.
Future military retirees and/or Future military separatees: must include a copy of their terminal leave request, if applicable, AND a copy of retirement DD214 [if available]. If DD214 not available, submit a certification document* or a copy of your retirement letter.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Help
To apply, please e-mail your 2-page resume and cover letter to the DoW OGC Resume Bank at osd.pentagon.ogc.mbx.dodogcresumebank@mail.mil and also send a copy to deca.lee.hq.mbx.general-counsel@mail.mil.
The subject line of your e-mail should state "Resume File [APPLICANTS LAST NAME, FIRST NAME], Office of General Counsel, Defense Commissary Agency.
Your resume and cover letter must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 6/22/2026.
Documents to be submitted later:
1) An example of writing skills demonstrated by a legal brief, memorandum, letter, etc. (five pages or less).
2) If the applicant is a current Federal employee, a copy of the applicants most recent performance appraisal (or an explanation of why a performance appraisal cannot be provided), plus the applicants most recent non-award SF-50 or DD3434.
3) Applicants who are not currently serving in a DoD civilian attorney position must also submit:
a) a transcript of the applicants law school records with an official statement of his/her relative standing in his/her class, if obtainable. A copy of the transcript is acceptable for the application but the official transcript must be submitted prior to entrance on duty;
b) a certificate showing active membership of a qualifying state bar (see Bar Membership above). A copy is acceptable for the application but the official certificate or on-line link to verify the information, presented prior to entrance on duty.
c) a statement that his/her fitness to practice law or their conduct as an attorney has never been challenged. If fitness or conduct has been challenged, a statement explaining the circumstances must be provided.
The successful applicant will be required to submit an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of assuming the position.
Agency contact information
DeCA HQ Servicing team
Phone 614-692-2331 Fax 215-516-6088 Email DHRCDDECAHQ@DLA.MIL Address DECA HQ
1300 Eisenhower Street
Fort Lee, VA 23801
US
Next steps
Notices post to your USAJOBS account and are emailed to you. You can expect to receive a notice when you complete the application process, when your qualifications status is determined (qualified or not qualified), and when your referral status is determined (referred or not). If you are referred but not selected, you can expect to receive a final notice after the hiring manager makes a selection.
The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews and may conduct telephone interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants. Someone from the hiring agency (i.e., DeCA) will contact you if the hiring manager decides to interview you.
Should you receive a tentative job offer, be aware such offers are automatically withdrawn if you fail to (1) record an acceptance or declination by the response date provided in the offer notice and/or (2) meet any pre-employment requirements, including a scheduled appointment. If you receive a job offer, use a computer to submit your response rather than a mobile/cell phone
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
Help
Resume. Learn more about creating a suitable resume by watching this video or reading What to include. Using the USAJOBS Resume Builder will help you submit a complete resume.
Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.
At a minimum, your resume MUST contain your name, address, and contact information, and the following for each listed job experience: Job title; Series and grade, if it is a federal civilian position; Employers name and address; Employment beginning and ending dates (Month/Year); Number of hours worked per week, and Description of duties performed. If selected, you must provide official transcripts before receiving a firm job offer. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.
Transcripts: Required when using education to qualify and/or if the position requires education (positive education requirement)
Unofficial transcripts from colleges, universities, schools, or institutions education accredited by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable for the application process if they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned.
When using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to qualify, you must show that a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs (credential evaluation service) has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or that a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. In addition to your transcript, you must include a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing when you apply. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.
If selected, you must provide official transcripts before receiving a firm job offer. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.
Questionnaire. Preview at https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12971697.
Writing Sample: Demonstrated by a legal brief, memorandum, letter, etc. (10 pages or less)
SF 50 Notification of Personnel Action. Current and former federal employees submit a copy of your most recent SF 50 showing your current position title, pay plan-series-grade, tenure and position occupied. To obtain a copy of your SF 50, all current Department of Defense (DoD) employees can access MyBiz, employees receiving HR servicing from DLA can access eOPF and former civilian employees can request a copy from the National Archives.
Future military retirees and/or Future military separatees: must include a copy of their terminal leave request, if applicable, AND a copy of retirement DD214 [if available]. If DD214 not available, submit a certification document* or a copy of your retirement letter.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Help
To apply, please e-mail your 2-page resume and cover letter to the DoW OGC Resume Bank at osd.pentagon.ogc.mbx.dodogcresumebank@mail.mil and also send a copy to deca.lee.hq.mbx.general-counsel@mail.mil.
The subject line of your e-mail should state "Resume File [APPLICANTS LAST NAME, FIRST NAME], Office of General Counsel, Defense Commissary Agency.
Your resume and cover letter must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 6/22/2026.
Documents to be submitted later:
1) An example of writing skills demonstrated by a legal brief, memorandum, letter, etc. (five pages or less).
2) If the applicant is a current Federal employee, a copy of the applicants most recent performance appraisal (or an explanation of why a performance appraisal cannot be provided), plus the applicants most recent non-award SF-50 or DD3434.
3) Applicants who are not currently serving in a DoD civilian attorney position must also submit:
a) a transcript of the applicants law school records with an official statement of his/her relative standing in his/her class, if obtainable. A copy of the transcript is acceptable for the application but the official transcript must be submitted prior to entrance on duty;
b) a certificate showing active membership of a qualifying state bar (see Bar Membership above). A copy is acceptable for the application but the official certificate or on-line link to verify the information, presented prior to entrance on duty.
c) a statement that his/her fitness to practice law or their conduct as an attorney has never been challenged. If fitness or conduct has been challenged, a statement explaining the circumstances must be provided.
The successful applicant will be required to submit an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of assuming the position.
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Agency contact information
DeCA HQ Servicing team
Phone 614-692-2331 Fax 215-516-6088 Email DHRCDDECAHQ@DLA.MIL Address DECA HQ
1300 Eisenhower Street
Fort Lee, VA 23801
US
Next steps
Notices post to your USAJOBS account and are emailed to you. You can expect to receive a notice when you complete the application process, when your qualifications status is determined (qualified or not qualified), and when your referral status is determined (referred or not). If you are referred but not selected, you can expect to receive a final notice after the hiring manager makes a selection.
The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews and may conduct telephone interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants. Someone from the hiring agency (i.e., DeCA) will contact you if the hiring manager decides to interview you.
Should you receive a tentative job offer, be aware such offers are automatically withdrawn if you fail to (1) record an acceptance or declination by the response date provided in the offer notice and/or (2) meet any pre-employment requirements, including a scheduled appointment. If you receive a job offer, use a computer to submit your response rather than a mobile/cell phone
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Defense Commissary Agency
As an international grocery chain, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) operates 236 commissaries throughout the world, with annual sales of more than $4 billion. We are proud to support military family readiness and enhance quality of life for our military service members and their families through this valued benefit. The foundation for our mission success is our people. We are more than 13,000 strong and reflect our nations diverse cultures and backgrounds. We are a grocery store and a whole lot more.
The Defense Commissary Agency is located on Fort Lee, in the greater Richmond, VA area (RVA). Richmond is a popular travel destination with a reputation for good food as well as local vineyards, breweries and distilleries. Virginia, including the Fort Lee and RVA areas, is rich in history and culture with easy access to myriad outdoor activities. Popular nearby destinations include Washington, D.C., Charlottesville and Williamsburg, VA, and Virginia Beach. It is also only a couple of hours away from the Blue Ridge Mountains and other popular east coast beaches as well as state and national parks and wildlife refuges.
Agency contact information
DeCA HQ Servicing team
Phone 614-692-2331 Fax 215-516-6088 Email DHRCDDECAHQ@DLA.MIL Address DECA HQ
1300 Eisenhower Street
Fort Lee, VA 23801
US
Summary
This is a Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA) position with duty in the Office of General Counsel, Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). The General Counsel of the Department of Defense is dual hatted as the DLSA Director. DLSA provides a full range of legal advice and services to officials of the Defense Agencies and the DoD Field Activities.
Read the entire announcement before starting the application process
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/22/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 22, 2026
Location
Fort Lee, VA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $131,385 - $170,806 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number DECA-26-12971697-DE Control number 870838100
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