UNKNOWN

FEED

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Graduation from an accredited university or college with a law degree, admission to practice law before the Courts of the District of Columbia plus at least three (3) years of general legal practice with experience in Family Law preferred, and at least one (1) year year of experience conducting negotiations in a legal setting, such as civil, criminal, or family law matters. The Bilingual Attorney Negotiator evaluates cases and negotiates resolutions on civil protection order, anti-stalking order, custody, support, and property issues using disputeresolution techniques and skills.

Summary This position is located in the Domestic Violence Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The mission of the Superior Court's Domestic Violence Division is to resolve domestic violence disputes, protect domestic violence victims, and hold perpetrators accountable. The Bilingual Attorney Negotiator evaluates cases and negotiates resolutions on civil protection order, anti-stalking order, custody, support, and property issues using disputeresolution techniques and skills. Learn more about this agency Duties Help BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: <ul><li>Reviews daily court calendars to identify and assess cases appropriate for negotiation and alternative dispute resolution. </li><li>Examines pleadings, prior orders, and related case history, and maintains neutrality while ensuring impartial treatment for all parties. </li><li> Identifies legal and procedural issues, including service of process, jurisdiction, and potential conflicts with existing orders. </li><li> Meets with litigants and, where applicable, counsel to understand the issues, clarify positions, and identify potential paths to resolution. Uses trauma-informed communication to support safe engagement in sensitive or high-conflict situations and facilitates structured discussions to explore options and work toward voluntary resolution, with a focus on safety. </li><li> Negotiates matters related to court proceedings, including but not limited to domestic violence cases, stalking, family matters, and other civil case types, using alternative dispute resolution techniques. </li><li> Applies knowledge of case-specific dynamics, including domestic violence and other high-conflict matters. Employs de-escalation techniques to manage conflict and facilitate safe, productive negotiation sessions. </li><li> Communicates directly with judicial officers regarding case status, negotiated agreements, unresolved issues, and recommendations. Summarizes case facts, legal considerations, and areas of agreement or dispute. </li><li> Serves as a liaison among litigants, attorneys, judicial officers, and stakeholders, including legal service providers, advocacy organizations, and law enforcement agencies, to support coordinated case processing and resolution. </li><li> Documents case activity, negotiation outcomes and agreements in the Court's case management system and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information while ensuring compliance with ethical standards governing court operations. </li><li> Conducts legal research on domestic violence, criminal, family, and other relevant areas of law, applying statutes, case law, and court rules to case analysis and recommendations. Stays current on legislative and procedural developments affecting court operations. </li><li> Manages a high-volume caseload and multiple court calendars in a fast-paced environment, maintaining organization, timeliness, and attention to detail. </li><li> Develops and delivers training materials on business processes related to case processing and negotiation practices and provides guidance to court staff and stakeholders. </li><li> Supports case processing and negotiation functions across divisions within the Superior Court, as needed. </li><li>Communicates directly with Spanish-speaking litigants to explain court processes, facilitate negotiations, and prepare or review related court orders and documents. </li><li>Provides interpretation and culturally competent guidance as needed to ensure effective participation and understanding of proceedings. </li></ul>Requirements Help Conditions of employment<ul><li>DC Court Policy 1060.VI. applies to this position. </li><li>Background and security investigation are required. </li><li>A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed. </li><li>Must speak, interpret, read and write English and Spanish fluently. </li></ul> To qualify for this position, the following must be submitted: <ol><li>Resume </li><li>Completed Vacancy Questionnaire </li><li>Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of law degree or law school transcript) </li><li>List of three (3) professional references </li><li>Proof of D.C. Bar Membership </li></ol> All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Graduation from an accredited university or college with a law degree, admission to practice law before the Courts of the District of Columbia plus at least three (3) years of general legal practice with experience in Family Law preferred, and at least one (1) year year of experience conducting negotiations in a legal setting, such as civil, criminal, or family law matters. Ability to speak, interpret, read and write Spanish and English fluently is required. Must submit documentation of education (copy of law degree) with your application or your application will not be considered. Must attach active bar identification number at the time your application is submitted. DC Court Policy 1060.VI. - Practice of Law: Judges, Magistrate Judges, law clerks, judicial administrative assistants, and non-judicial employees shall not engage in the practice of law while employed by the District of Columbia Courts. Notwithstanding this prohibition, an employee may act pro se and may, without compensation, give legal advice to and draft or review documents for a member of one's family. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency. Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts are required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted. Education To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Additional information This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service. Please note there is a mandatory one year probationary period for all new court employees. All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date. 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. Help 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. This is not a federal position. The District of Columbia Courts is an independent branch of the District of Columbia Government and is not under the authority of the City Mayor or the D. C. Council. DC Courts' appropriation comes directly from Congress. All DC Courts non-judicial employees receive federal benefits for the following programs: Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and Workers Compensation. Please click on the following for more information about these benefits: The DC Courts leave policy is as follows: Annual Leave: New full-time employees earn four (4) hours of annual leave biweekly. After three years of service this increases to six (6)hours biweekly, and at 15 years it increases to eight(8)hours biweekly. Most military, federal and District of Columbia government service counts toward the time required to go into the next higher annual leave category. Employees can carry over no more than 240 hours of annual leave into the next leave year. Sick Leave is used for personal medical needs, care of a family member, or adoption related purposes. Full-time employees earn four(4)hours of sick leave biweekly. This leave can be accrued without limit. In addition to the federal health plans, the DC Courts offer employees supplemental vision and dental plans as well as a commuter transit benefit subsidy, for a maximum of $150 a month. There are 26 pay periods in the year. 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.

District of Columbia Courts

Attorney Negotiator

Analysis Skills

Attorney

Business Processes

Case Law

Case Management

Contract Negotiation

Detail Oriented

Documentation Review

English Language

Family Law

Federal Government

Government

Law Enforcement

Legal

Legal Research

Litigation

Maintain Compliance

Military

Multilingual

Negotiation Skills

People Management

Procedure Development

Regulatory Compliance

Research Skills

Spanish Language

Team Player

Training/Teaching

IRecruitee

OTHER

Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is a trusted strategic partner and solutions-based company that combines years of deep knowledge-based expertise, agile program management, and customized learning solutions, AP provides cradle-to-grave acquisition services and acquisition training; administrative support services; Information Technology Support Services and program and financial management. Other support functions may include acquisition planning, solicitation preparation, market research/analysis, source selection document preparation, administration of terms and conditions, preparing contract modifications and documents, cost/price analysis, development of analytics, creating reports, preparation of contract termination documents, and drafting contract close-out documents.

Corporate Profile:Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is a trusted strategic partner and solutions-based company that combines years of deep knowledge-based expertise, agile program management, and customized learning solutions, AP provides cradle-to-grave acquisition services and acquisition training; administrative support services; Information Technology Support Services and program and financial management. We leverage technology, tools, and industry best practices through our experienced personnel to create cross-functional results and navigate the complex and high-risk areas for our clients' projects and programs.Job Summary:The acquisition support services may include, but are not limited to strategy, planning, data analysis, requirements and/or documentation development, preparing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and compliance reviews for acquisition documents and forms. Provide support and contract specialist functional area technical experts with the development of writing requirements into sound/sufficient Statement of Work (SOW), PWS, and/or Orders. Other support functions may include acquisition planning, solicitation preparation, market research/analysis, source selection document preparation, administration of terms and conditions, preparing contract modifications and documents, cost/price analysis, development of analytics, creating reports, preparation of contract termination documents, and drafting contract close-out documents.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Providing technical knowledge in their area of expertise, working in both an individual and team environment to support the completion of project specific tasks within the timeframe and budget constraints, assisting with the implementation of technical solutions, and interfacing with the client on a day-to-day basis. Additionally, applying expertise to the practical issues they identify or those presented by the client, and assisting senior personnel in formulating solutions, preparing reports, studies, and documentation, and supporting presentations and client meetings. Also, directs the work of subordinates and reviews work paper/reports for accuracy and completeness.</li></ul>Education/Certifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.</li></ul>Required Qualifications:<ul><li>At least ten (10) years of experience serving as a lead negotiator and contract specialist responsible for pre-award and post-award functions involving highly specialized procurements of significant importance to the agency, with a strong preference for experience in the DOW, DON, or Marine Corps.</li><li>At least five (5) years of experience serving as a lead negotiator and contract specialist on large-scale service requirements/acquisitions, with a strong preference for experience in the DOW, DON, or Marine Corps.</li><li>At least five (5) years of experience leading and managing teams of contract specialists or acquisition professionals.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.</li><li>Experience in managing large, complex engagements or projects.</li><li>Experience in key federal acquisition systems, including SAM.gov, Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), electronic Procurement System (ePS), and Acquisition Management System (AMS).</li><li>Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite programs to include Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and PowerPoint.</li></ul>Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to interface with service providers, program offices, government contracting officers, and contracting officers representatives..Desired Qualifications:<ul><li>strong preference for experience in the Department of War (DOW), Department of Navy (DON), or Marine Corps.</li></ul>Personal Qualities:Customer-service oriented Independent thinker Proactive, self-motivated, and a natural leader who takes action without being told what to doCorporate Summary:Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is an Economically Disadvantaged, Women owned 8 (A) small business. We are located at the Metro Park Office Complex in Alexandria, Virginia. We offer a competitive salary and compensation benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, matching 401k, tax free transit subsidy, paid federal government holidays and paid time off. AP is committed to creating an environment of work life balance.

Acquisition Professionals LLC

Senior Contracts Specialist

Accounts Payable

Acquisitions Management

Administrative Skills

Best Practices

Budgeting

Channel Strategies

Communication Skills

Contract Close-Out

Contract Creation

Contract Management

Cost Analysis

Cost Estimates

Cross-Functional

Customer Relations

Customer Support/Service

Data Analysis

Documentation

Financial Management

Government Contracts

Identify Issues

Leadership

Market Analysis

Market Research

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Project/Program Management

Purchasing/Procurement

Reporting Skills

Requirements Management

Risk

Small Business

Solicitation Planning

Statement of Work (SOW)

Strategic Planning

Support Documentation

Team Lead/Manager

Technical Support

Talent Acquisition

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support.

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at www.aalismc.comTitle: Senior DoD Contract Specialist  Client: Federal Agency Location: Remote (Washington, D.C. area) Clearance: Public Trust Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Openings: 2<h2>Position Overview</h2>Aalis Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Specialist to support Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition and contracting operations. This role requires a highly skilled federal acquisition professional with deep expertise in pre-award, post-award, source selection, contract administration, acquisition planning, and closeout functions.The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on contracting professional who can independently manage complex procurements, provide expert recommendations to Contracting Officers, lead acquisition teams, and support mission-critical procurement requirements across the Department of the Navy (DON), Department of War (DOW), or U.S. Marine Corps environments.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Acquisition & Contracting Support</h3><ul><li>Provide senior-level contracting expertise across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, including pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout.</li><li>Serve as lead negotiator and contract specialist for highly specialized procurements of significant importance.</li><li>Assist Contracting Officers with acquisition strategies, contract structures, procurement approaches, and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Draft and review solicitations, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quote (RFQs), amendments, modifications, and contractual documentation.</li><li>Recommend contract line-item number (CLIN) structures, pricing strategies, and evaluation methodologies.</li></ul><h3>Requirements & Market Research</h3><ul><li>Review Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Task/Delivery Order requirements for completeness, quality, and performance-based outcomes.</li><li>Assist customers in developing clear and compliant procurement requirements.</li><li>Conduct and document market research, industry capability assessments, and procurement recommendations.</li><li>Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and pricing support documentation.</li></ul><h3>Source Selection & Negotiation</h3><ul><li>Support proposal evaluations involving technical, past performance, and price factors.</li><li>Conduct price and cost analysis, proposal adequacy reviews, and price reasonableness determinations.</li><li>Prepare pre-negotiation and post-negotiation memoranda.</li><li>Support contract award activities, responsibility determinations, debriefings, and award notifications.</li></ul><h3>Contract Administration & Closeout</h3><ul><li>Prepare modifications, Determinations & Findings (D&Fs), Justifications & Approvals (J&As), Memorandums for Record (MFRs), and other post-award documentation.</li><li>Advise on change orders, supplemental agreements, option exercises, and service contract extensions.</li><li>Facilitate contract closeout actions including de-obligation modifications, completion statements, and final file archiving.</li><li>Maintain closeout checklists and run system reports for eligible contracts.</li></ul><h3>Systems & Leadership Support</h3><ul><li>Utilize federal acquisition systems including SAM.gov, PIEE, ePS, AMS, SharePoint, and related systems.</li><li>Provide user support and training to contracting staff on AMS and ePS processing.</li><li>Lead and mentor junior contract specialists and acquisition personnel.</li><li>Review team deliverables for quality, completeness, and compliance.</li></ul><h2>Required Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Acquisition, Public Administration, Finance, or related field.</li><li>Minimum 10 years of federal contracting experience serving as a lead negotiator and contract specialist supporting pre-award and post-award functions for complex procurements.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience supporting large-scale service acquisitions.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience leading teams of contract specialists or acquisition professionals.</li><li>Strong preference for experience supporting the Department of the Navy (DON), Department of Defense (DoD), or U.S. Marine Corps.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and federal procurement regulations.</li><li>Experience with acquisition systems including SAM.gov, PIEE, ePS, AMS.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced federal environment.</li><li>Strong written communication, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2><ul><li>DAWIA, FAC-C, NCMA, CPCM, or related acquisition certification.</li><li>Active Secret Clearance or higher.</li><li>Experience supporting recompetes, strategic sourcing, and enterprise service contracts.</li><li>Experience with Marine Corps contracting commands or Navy acquisition organizations.</li></ul><h2>Why Join Aalis Management Consulting</h2><ul><li>Support critical national defense missions.</li><li>Work alongside experienced federal acquisition professionals.</li><li>Growth-focused, veteran-led organization with strong leadership.</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits.</li><li>Meaningful work supporting government readiness and mission success.</li></ul><div><div dir="auto" tabindex="0">Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.</div></div><div> </div>

Negotiator Jobs in Annapolis, MD

Resume Resources

Similar Job Searches

Get noticed by top employers!

Negotiator Jobs in Annapolis, MD

Attorney Negotiator District of Columbia Courts

Senior Contracts Specialist Acquisition Professionals LLC

Senior DoD Contract Specialist Aalis Management Consulting

Resume Resources

Similar Job Searches