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$169,279 – $197,200
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a government attorney role advising on federal contracting, international agreements, and weapons-of-mass-destruction policy for a defense agency. The position suits experienced lawyers with backgrounds in government contracts, international law, and fiscal administration who can navigate complex interagency and adversarial proceedings.
Our summary, not Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- J.D. or LL.B. from accredited law school
- Licensed and in good standing with state bar
- More than 3 years of professional legal experience
- Experience resolving legal issues in federal contract award and administration
- Experience providing legal guidance on threat reduction mission matters
- Experience advising on fiscal, administrative, and property management legal issues
- Experience with international agreements and foreign government negotiations
- Ability to apply federal statutes to government operations affecting national defense
- Experience protecting sensitive unclassified information from improper disclosure