DH
$143,913 – $197,200
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal legal role advises Department of Homeland Security officials on federal acquisition and procurement matters, from planning through contract administration, and represents the agency in bid protests and contract appeals.
Our summary, not Department of Homeland Security Headquarters’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Law degree (JD or LL.B.) from ABA-accredited law school
- More than 3 years of specialized legal experience in federal acquisition and procurement
- Experience advising on procurement planning, contract formation, contract administration, and procurement disputes
- Experience representing agencies in bid protests or contract appeals
Nice to have
- Experience with complex, high-dollar, or mission-critical acquisitions
- Experience advising on cybersecurity or IT acquisitions
- Experience with claims or litigation at U.S. Court of Federal Claims or Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit