Attorney Advisory (General)

About the Air Force Test Center: The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology.

AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!

Attorney Advisor (General)

Join the legal team that provides Air Force leaders and personnel with professional, timely, full-spectrum legal support to enable test, readiness, war-winning capabilities, and mission accomplishment.

About the Role

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Attorney-Advisor (NH-0950-03) to work at the 96 Test Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (96 TW/JA) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

96TH TEST WING MISSION: We test and evaluate state-of-the-art weapon systems and cyberspace capabilities, provide quality installation and mission support, and serve as responsible stewards of our resources to deliver war-winning capabilities.

PURPOSE

To support the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) as a senior attorney, providing legal support for the most complex, often precedent, installation level cases in military justice, administrative law, claims, environmental law, contract law, labor law, international law, and operations law to the 96th Test Wing and tenant units.

To support representation of Air Force (AF) interests in various forums and support the defense of the AF in litigation. To provide legal assistance to eligible beneficiaries pursuant to the AF Legal Assistance Program. APPLY NOW!

THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!

Location

Eglin Air Force Base, FL Typical 2026 salary range: $ 89,508 to $ 138,370 per year (includes locality) “If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.” Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework" Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT!

Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Must have requirements or may not be considered: - Employee must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. - Employee must adhere to the Air Force Rules of Professional Conduct. - Employee must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.

Desired Skills: - 2 years of legal experience in the Federal government desired - 4 years of legal experience (i.e., as a practicing attorney) desired Major Duties: - Advises the 96 TW Commander, as well as subordinate and tenant unit commanders and managers, on a host of general law matters (e.g., administrative law, claims, contract law, labor law, international law, and/or operations law) as determined by the SJA. - Assesses and evaluates for legal compliance, legal sufficiency, and/or advisability, local policies and practices, proposed actions and decisions, official conduct and authority, commercial transactions, draft documents and publications, investigations, responses to inquiries, public statements, plans, and initiatives. - Prepares cases for litigation, provides legal support during litigation, and, when designated, represents the federal government or the Air Force in judicial or administrative hearings. - When determined by the SJA and appointed by the Department of Justice, prosecutes civilian offenders in federal magistrate court. - Evaluates claims by and against the government, assesses legal risk, and recommends disposition. - Represents the SJA on committees, working groups, and inter-disciplinary teams, and at conferences and meetings. - Provides legal assistance to active duty military, dependents, eligible Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, retirees, and other DoD cardholders, consistent with Department of Air Force Instructions (DAFIs) and legal office policy.

Qualifications/Requirements

• U.S.
• Citizenship (Required) PROBATIONARY PERIOD STATEMENT: (Required) – For All Positions Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• (NOTE: Typically, the 1-year probationary period is for Competitive Jobs, and 2-year trail period is for Excepted Jobs.)
• Drug Testing: (if applicable) This is a designated Drug Testing Position Security Clearance: (Required) Must be able to obtain and maintain and “Top Secret” security clearance.
• Education Requirements: (if applicable) Employee must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

Certifications/Licensure

Employee must be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth.

Financial Management Statement

The employee is required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually Top 5-6 job related KSAs: (Required) Knowledge of applicable law pertaining to the specialized areas of legal practice, as determined by the SJA, in order to provide legal advice and counsel to command and management and represent AF interests.

Sufficient knowledge of federal, state, and local law, as it impacts the private individual, to provide personal legal assistance to eligible beneficiaries across the typical range of the AF legal assistance practice. Skill in recognizing and analyzing key legal issues in a factual situation and applying well-reasoned analysis to reach clear, concise conclusions.

Ability to research legal issues, analyze complex factual situations in light of general legal principles and the results of research, and prepare legal opinions. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, in and outside the legal profession, both orally and in writing, in both formal and informal settings.

Ability to prepare cases for trial and/or try cases before a court, administrative body, or an official having quasi-judicial power.

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits

Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays each year 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative) Paid Vacation Time: 13-26 days per year based on length of employment Health Insurance: No waiting period to qualify for you and your family Retirement: Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Basic Benefits Plan Social Security: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching) Health & Wellness: Various Medical Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold Federal Resume Tips: Resumes limited to two pages.

Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

Learn more about the new resume requirements at: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/ Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities: https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/ AFTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.