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ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL) -Title 32

Department of the Army

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Job Requirements

Madison, WI
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$106,437 - $138,370

Job Description

Summary
This National Guard position is for a ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL) -Title 32, Position Description Number D2665000and is part of the WI Joint Forces Headquarters - Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Wisconsin National Guard.

******A Recruitment Incentive of up to 25% of base salary may be authorized for this advertisement******
(Note: This incentive is only applicable to employees entering the Federal Technician program)

Overview

Accepting applications

Open 10/01/2026 to 10/15/2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Madison, WI


1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational, as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$106,437 - $138,370 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Promotion potential
None


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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required

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
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

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Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
WI-13078989-Joint-26-359
Control number
887124800

This job is open to
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Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency
This position is open to current military members of the Active-Duty Army/Air Force, Army/Air Force Reserves and Army/Air National Guard (to include the Wisconsin Army/Air National Guard) that are eligible to enlist in the Wisconsin Army/Air National Guard.

Duties
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As a ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL) -Title 32, GS-0905-13, you will serve as the full-time professional legal adviser and support to the Adjutant General, the Commander of federally recognized Army and Air National Guards, and state/territory unique public defense or safety structures or wing commander. In this primary purpose, this position also serves as the full-time professional legal advisor and support to Sexual Assault Response Coordinator and State Equal Employment Opportunity advisors, and subordinate commanders to support the state prevention efforts relating to sexual assault, sexual harassment, and domestic abuse. This position also serves as a professional legal adviser to the United States Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO), state/territory National Guard senior leadership, state/territory National Guard directorates, and subordinate National Guard commanded units or state/territory level divisions. The position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters - State (JFHQ-ST), Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA).

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

    MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

    Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

    Military Grades: O2 through O4

    Conditions of Employment:
    • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
    • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
    • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
    • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
    • Work may require frequent travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft. The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.
    • Must either be currently in good standing (certified) with a State Bar or able to obtain certification. Must be a graduate of an ABA-accredited law school.
    • *If selected, must become licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin within 12 months of hire if not currently licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin.
    • ** Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634,Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.**


    Qualifications

    GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Defined as specified experiences that prepared the applicant to successfully perform the Judge Advocate duties and responsibilities, with the required competency level, as defined by the applicable position description. Each applicant must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade for dual status technician appointment to the GS-0905 Attorney-Adviser program positions.

    SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-0905-13 level, applicant must have at least 24 months work experiences as a professional Attorney Advisor. Knowledgeable of the Army and Air National Guard mission requirements. Competent in providing legal interpretation and guidance to managers and senior leaders on Title 32 § 709, United States Code, National Guard Program. Able to recognize and identify complex constitutional, state-federal, and military-civilian jurisdictional issues frequently associated with the organization and administration of the Title 32 National Guard and articulate them in the appropriate forum or context. Experience in advising on the legal, factual, and other impacting aspects of drafting, interpretation and application of legislation, regulation, tasking orders, decision, opinions or other guiding, or lack thereof, instruments associated with emerging or highly conflicted, sensitive and emotionally charged issues relating to sexual crimes, harassment, domestic violence/abuse, and to the prevention and response of sexual crimes, harassment, and domestic violence/abuse. Competent in providing legal interpretation and guidance to managers and senior leaders on 10 United States Code, and the state equivalent to the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice. Experienced in conducting legal research in connection with cases pending administrative hearings, trials before courts of original jurisdiction, or arguments in appellate courts. Experienced in addressing legal questions referred by administrative officials of the employing agency, such as questions concerning the interpretation and application of statutes, rules, and regulations as they pertain to contracts, claims, or other legal instruments involving private business, state, local, national, or foreign governments. Experienced in addressing questions regarding the effects of provisions of proposed legislation or proposed changes in agency policies or regulations. Experienced in researching and providing legal advice in functional areas of Administrative, Labor, Medical and Physical Disability, and Ethics Law. Additionally, capable of providing legal assistance in accordance with prescribed instructions and within legal guidelines. Experienced in planning, coordinating, and formulating litigation strategies. Experienced in addressing complex and difficult legal questions and factual issues requiring extensive research, analysis and evaluation of available precedents. Experienced in dealing with issues in the functional areas and demonstrated abilities to quickly identify both the legal and judgmental issues. As a subject matter expert, experienced in determining the facts and recommending effective solutions with minimal guidance or supervision. Experienced in developing and providing solutions to conflicting or contradictory DoD regulations, directives, and policies, and other NGB or state 881 legal guidance. Experienced in addressing and resolving complex and difficult legal case problems, legal questions, or issues involved in the drafting of interpretation or application of legislation, regulations, contracts, decisions, or opinions requiring a solution. Experienced in preparing memoranda of reports that outlined and analyzed the factual and legal issues. Experiences involved preparing legal documents or advisory opinions, participated in contract negations, and examined documents for legal sufficiency. Skilled as a legal litigator and experienced in preparing litigation reports, briefs, pleadings, and other papers associated with civil litigations. Experienced in addressing Federal Labor-Management relations and skilled as a participating collective bargaining member of the management negotiating team. Skilled as the subject-matter expert to address complex and constantly evolving area of Medical and Physical Disability and Domestics Operations Law; conducted legal research, investigation and negotiation, and provided legal advice, opinions, recommendations, and legal memoranda. Experienced in reviewing programs that required analysis of interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity; and, developed recommendations to resolve issues and problems. Competencies were gained in developing recommendations for overall detailed plans, goals, and objectives for implementation and evaluation of the legal program. Experienced in addressing issues, problems or concepts and skilled in observations and analysis projections. Experiences included addressing difficult and sensitive issues based on variations in the nature of the processes evaluated, the diverse missions of the units assigned, and resource limitations. Experienced in compiling, reconciling, and correlating data from various sources, separate service programs, and integral record systems. Experienced in researching, cross-checking information, and interpreting data to obtain accurate and relevant information. Experienced and skilled in collecting information, documenting data to substantiate and validate findings, facts, or violations of government policies, procedures, and instructions. Skilled in negotiating with those who resist responding or cooperating, due to such issues as organizational conflict, competing objectives, or limited resources. Skilled in influencing managers or other staff officials to accept and implement findings or recommendations. competent to meet with senior military and civilian leadership, high-ranking managers to include Adjutants General, commanders, other staff judge advocates, or other external agencies such as, representatives of the local community and private support organizations, state and local government authorities, or attorneys on an ad-hoc basis.

    Education

    Must be a graduate of an ABA-accredited law school.

    *You must submit your college transcripts as proof of educational requirements*

    Additional information

    If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

    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.

    BENEFITS AVAILABLE:
    • Paid Time Off (Annual and Sick Leave)
    • Paid Training Opportunities
    • Paid Time Off for Military Duties
    • Flexible Work Scheduling
    • Fitness/Work Out Time (3hrs/week)
    • 11 Paid Federal Holidays Off
    • Promotion and Advancement Opportunities
    • Work/Life Balance
    • Federal Pension after 5 Years
    • TSP Savings Plan (similar to 401K)
    • Meaningful Work that directly affects the Wisconsin National Guard
    • Challenging and Rewarding Career
    • Professional Development and Mentorship Opportunities


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    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.

    Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

    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.

    BENEFITS AVAILABLE:
    • Paid Time Off (Annual and Sick Leave)
    • Paid Training Opportunities
    • Paid Time Off for Military Duties
    • Flexible Work Scheduling
    • Fitness/Work Out Time (3hrs/week)
    • 11 Paid Federal Holidays Off
    • Promotion and Advancement Opportunities
    • Work/Life Balance
    • Federal Pension after 5 Years
    • TSP Savings Plan (similar to 401K)
    • Meaningful Work that directly affects the Wisconsin National Guard
    • Challenging and Rewarding Career
    • Professional Development and Mentorship Opportunities


    Review our 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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    To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

    1. Your resume showing places of employment, titles of positions held (include series and grade, if federal employment), dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.

    2. Other supporting documents: College Transcripts (ABA-accredited law school), license (as applicable)

    3. Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE-450)

    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
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    To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

    A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

    To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

    Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

    After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

    You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

    To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

    Agency contact information

    WI HRO STAFFING


    Phone
    608-242-3710
    Email
    ng.wi.wiarng.list.hro-staffing@army.mil
    Address
    WI JFHQ
    2400 Wright St
    Madison, WI 53704
    US

    Next steps

    Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After
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