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United States Courts

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2>
<p>The United States Court of Federal Claims is seeking to fill a System Engineer position in the court's IT/Systems Office. The Systems Engineer is responsible for all servers and related equipment hosted locally at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (USCFC) as well as the virtual servers and environment hosted at the Judiciary Datacenters (JDC).</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
</div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The public</b></h3>
</div><div>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</div></div></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
</div><p>The incumbent is responsible for the engineering, configuration, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of all windows-based equipment including all servers, storage, and host operating systems on physical or virtual servers; provides technical IT support and training to the court unit staff; works with major national systems and those developed or customized for local use. The incumbent works with management in planning, design, maintenance, and support of systems to improve efficiencies.
</p><ul>
<li>Design, configure, and implement enterprise class computer system hardware and operating system software.
</li><li>Install, configure, and maintain enterprise storage solutions.
</li><li>Design, install, and maintain server environments using virtualization technology.</li>
<li>Provides expert level systems administration of Windows Active Directory including maintaining file servers, group policy, replication, print servers, DNS, DHCP, and VMware with DEM.</li>
<li>Install, configure, and utilize enterprise tools for the monitoring and administration of enterprise network and server systems, ensuring efficient operations 24/7.</li>
<li>Plan, coordinate, implement, and test system security measures to protect data, software, and hardware. Monitor and optimize hardware, operating systems, and databases to improve system performance and reliability.</li>
<li>Develop and implement short-term and long-range system improvement plans for the court unit, ensuring that the changes can be implemented with minimal disruption at the court site.</li>
<li>Provides expert level assistance to other IT/Systems Office Staff in areas including system administration, PC configuration, troubleshooting, and management.</li>
<li>Provide training on new hardware, programs, and databases to all staff members as well as refresher training as needed.</li>
<li>Provide day-to-day system backup, and regularly monitor day-to-day operations of the equipment and systems. Recommend updates to ensure continued operation, and act as the technical expert in solving computer system problems. Install security, operating system patches, and database software upgrades.</li>
<li>Other technical duties as assigned.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of employment</b></h3>
<p></p><ul><li>The successful candidate must be a self-starter as well as detail oriented.</li>
<li>Customer service is a key to the success of the court unit and must be demonstrated by the incumbent.</li>
<li>The candidate must be highly organized and tactful, possess good judgment, poise and initiative, and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.</li>
<li>Must have strong prioritizing and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Must have solid communication skills (written &amp; oral) to communicate effectively with persons within the court of various levels of technology expertise front line staff to chambers, as well as with persons outside the court.</li>
<li>A demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with others in a team environment and to exhibit a professional manner is a must.</li>
<li>The ability to create and maintain appropriate system configuration documentation is also required.</li>
<li>All appointments are subject to a full background check including an FBI Fingerprint Background Check, as well as periodic reinvestigation. If offered employment, such employment will be provisional pending the satisfactory completion of a mandatory Fingerprint and Background Investigation. The provisional nature of your employment, however, will not affect your start date, salary, or other benefits.</li>
</ul>
<p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<p></p><div><b>To qualify at the CL 28 level</b>: Two years of specialized experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-27 or the completion of a master's degree or two years of graduate study (27 semester or 54 quarter hours) in an accredited university in information technology or a field closely related to the subject matter of the position.<br>
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<b>To qualify at the CL 29 level</b>: Two years of specialized experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-28 or the completion of a master's degree or two years of graduate study (27 semester or 54 quarter hours) in an accredited university in information technology or a field closely related to the subject matter of the position.<br>
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Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience in or closely related to the work of the position that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position successfully.<br>
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</div><b>Preferred Qualifications: </b>Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in information technology or a related field. Five (5) years of specialized experience which demonstrates working knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Systems Engineer may be substituted for the degree requirement.<br>
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IT experience in federal courts, law firms, or other legal environments is highly desirable, as is training in or a working knowledge of the following areas: Office 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, Kace Systems Deployment, and other areas relevant to the position.<br>
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Candidates with certifications from Microsoft and VMware are strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and certifications in the areas of VMWare and Microsoft Windows Server/Active Directory.
<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
<p>The court requires a bachelor's degree or five years of specialize experience.
</p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
<p></p><div><div><ul><li>This is an &quot;Excepted Appointment&quot; and an &quot;At Will&quot; position. Federal Government Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply.</li>
<li>CL Level will be determined based on experience. Salary shown is based on 2025 pay tables and are subject to change for 2026.</li>
<li>This position is eligible for regular and recurring telework. The actual amount of telework is based on the suitability of the candidate, the position, and the needs of the court.</li>
<li>The United States Court of Federal Claims is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</li>
<li>The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, and/or to commence interviews immediately, any of which actions may occur without prior written or other notice.</li></ul></div></div><br>
<p></p>
<p>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.</p>
</div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><p>Benefits</p></h1></div></div><div>
<p>The Judiciary offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
</p><ul>
<li>11 holidays - 13-26 days annual leave (increases with service)</li>
<li>13 days sick leave</li>
<li>Federal Employees Retirement System</li>
<li>Thrift Savings Plan</li>
<li>Commuter Benefit Program/Metro Transit Subsidy Program</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li>
<li>Insurance available for health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care.</li>
</ul><p></p>
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<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How you will be evaluated</b></h2>
<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
<p>The court will conduct an evaluation of each applicant's qualifications and materials after receipt of a complete application package.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
</div><p>Applications must be submitted electronically. The application shall consist of:
</p><div><ul><li><b>Cover Letter </b>(include the Announcement Number and the position title and address your qualifications relating to the duties and responsibilities of this position);</li>
<li><b>R&eacute;sum&eacute;</b>;</li>
<li><b>Form AO78 Federal Judiciary Application Form </b>which can be found at: www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO078.pdf;</li>
<li><b>Three (3) business/professional references </b>with name, affiliation, and contact information;</li>
<li><b>Salary History </b>for prior three (3) years;</li>
<li>If a current Federal Civilian Employee, your<b> latest Personnel Evaluation </b>and your <b>latest SF-50</b>; and,</li>
</ul></div>If a current or recently discharged or retired military member, your<b> latest Officer Evaluation Report (OER), Enlisted Evaluation Report (EER) or equivalent, and a copy of your DD Form 214.</b><br>
<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
</b></h3><p>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.
</p><p>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.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How to Apply</b></h2>
</div><p></p><div><div><div>Email complete application in one submission (attachments in PDF only) to: uscfcjobs@cfc.uscourts.gov.</div>
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Zip files and faxes will not be accepted. Please include the Title and Job Announcement Number in the subject line.</div><p></p><p><br>
</p></div>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
 <div>Human Resources
</div><div><div><div>Email</div>
<div>uscfcjobs@cfc.uscourts.gov
</div></div><div><div>Address</div>
<div><div><i>United States Court of Federal Claims</i><br>
<i>717 Madison Place NW</i><br>
<i>Washington, DC 20439</i><br>
<i>US
</i></div></div></div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
<div><div><p>The court will conduct an evaluation of each applicant's qualifications and materials after receipt of a complete application package.<br>
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Interviews may commence immediately. The best qualified applicants will be invited for in-person interviews in Washington, D.C. Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense. Interview and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.<br>
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<b>No phone calls please</b><b>.</b> Due to the large number of applications anticipated, only those applicants invited for interviews will be contacted by the court.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Accepting applications</div>
<div><div>Open &amp; closing dates</div>
 <div>12/23/2025 to 12/22/2026
</div></div><div><div>Salary</div>
<div>$81,117 to - $156,792 per year
</div></div><div><div>Pay scale &amp; grade</div>
<div>CL 28 - 29</div>
</div><div><div>Location</div>
<div>1 vacancy in the following location:</div>
 <div><div><div><div>Washington, DC
</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div>Remote job</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Telework eligible</div>
<div>Yes&mdash;as determined by the agency policy.</div>
</div><div><div>Travel Required</div>
<div>Not required</div>
</div><div><div>Relocation expenses reimbursed</div>
<div>No
</div></div><div><div>Appointment type</div>
<div>Permanent</div>
</div><div><div>Work schedule</div>
<div>Full-time</div>
</div><div><div>Service</div>
<div>Excepted</div>
</div><div><div>Promotion potential</div>
<div>None
</div></div><div><div>Job family (Series)</div>
<ul><li>2210 Information Technology Management
</li></ul></div><div><div>Supervisory status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Security clearance</div>
<div>Confidential</div>
</div><div><div>Drug test</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Financial disclosure</div>
<div>Yes</div>
</div><div><div>Bargaining unit status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Announcement number</div>
<div>CFC-2026-01-IT</div>
</div><div><div>Control number</div>
<div>853173000</div></div></div></div>

System Engineer

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2>
<p>The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Term Law Clerk to United States District Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes. The Court will consider applications for either a nine-month term (beginning in January 2026 and ending in August/September 2026) or a longer term (beginning in January 2026 and ending in August/September 2027). The applicant's cover letter should specify the date upon which they can begin work and their preference.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
</div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The public</b></h3>
</div><div>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</div></div></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
</div><p>The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Term Law Clerk to United States District Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes. This position requires legal research and writing assistance, preparing bench memos, drafting orders and opinions, communicating with counsel and other court personnel regarding case management and procedural requirements, and assisting the Judge during courtroom proceedings.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of employment</b></h3>
<p></p><ul><li>Employees must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.</li>
<li>Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, which is available to applicants to review upon request.</li>
<li>Employees of the United States District Court are Excepted Service Appointments. Excepted service appointments are &quot;at will&quot; and can be terminated with or without cause by the Court.</li>
<li>Employees will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation.</li>
<li>Employees are required to use the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.</li>
<li>The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date, if a closing date is shown; any of these actions may occur without any prior written or other type of notice.</li>
</ul>
<p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<p>The Temporary Law Clerk manages a large docket of civil and criminal cases and has primary responsibilities regarding the drafting and finalizing of opinions and orders. This fast-paced &quot;Rocket Docket&quot; District demands excellent writing and analytical skills. The successful applicant must meet multiple deadlines in a timely and organized fashion and must be able to produce written materials (i.e. orders, opinions, etc.) quickly and accurately. Flexibility to meet demanding deadlines and a concomitant strong work ethic are both required. Candidates must maintain a courteous and professional demeanor within chambers, the Court, and the Bar, and before the public.<br>
</p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
<p>Law School Graduate<br>
</p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
<div><div><p>To view the full job announcement please visit our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov.<br>
<br>
<b><i>The United States District Court of the Eastern District of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</i></b></p></div></div><br>
<p></p>
<p>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.</p>
</div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><p>Benefits</p></h1></div></div><div>
<p>This position is not covered by benefits.</p></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How you will be evaluated</b></h2>
<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
<p>We will review your resume and support documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If your complete application meets the basic qualifications, it will be forwarded to the hiring official for further consideration and scored on your level of experience and competencies needed to perform the duties of the position.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
</div><p></p><div><ul><li>Cover letter</li></ul>
<ul><li>Detailed Resume</li></ul>
<ul><li>Law school and undergraduate transcripts</li></ul>
<ul><li>Three (3) recommendation letters or references</li></ul>
<ul><li>One (1) writing sample</li></ul>
</div>
<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
</b></h3><p>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.
</p><p>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.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How to Apply</b></h2>
</div><div><div><p>Applicants should submit a cover letter, detailed resume, law school and undergraduate transcripts, three (3) recommendation letters or references, and one writing sample. Materials should be sent directly to chambers; do not submit materials through OSCAR. The writing sample should be an example, on paper, of legal writing that is not heavily edited or reviewed by others and should be comprised of persuasive legal analysis.<br>
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Application packages received by January 6, 2026, will be given priority consideration. Applicants must submit packages via email to Heather Black, Law Clerk, at Heather_Pearson@vaed.uscourts.gov.</p></div><p><br>
</p></div>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
 <div>Heather Black
</div><div><div><div>Phone</div>
<div>757-222-7142
</div><div>Email</div>
<div>Heather_Pearson@vaed.uscourts.gov
</div></div><div><div>Address</div>
<div><div><i>US District Court and US Probation Office - Eastern District of Virginia</i><br>
<i>600 Granby Street</i><br>
<i>Norfolk, VA 23510</i><br>
<i>US
</i></div></div></div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
<div><div><p>All applications will be reviewed to identify the best qualified candidates. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. Applicants not selected for an interview will not receive notice concerning the status of their application.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Accepting applications</div>
<div><div>Open &amp; closing dates</div>
 <div>12/15/2025 to 12/14/2026
</div></div><div><div>Salary</div>
<div>$75,038 to - $106,950 per year
</div></div><div><div>Pay scale &amp; grade</div>
<div>JS 11 - 13</div>
</div><div><div>Location</div>
<div>1 vacancy in the following location:</div>
 <div><div><div><div>Norfolk, VA
</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div>Remote job</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Telework eligible</div>
<div>Yes&mdash;as determined by the agency policy.</div>
</div><div><div>Travel Required</div>
<div>Not required</div>
</div><div><div>Relocation expenses reimbursed</div>
<div>No
</div></div><div><div>Appointment type</div>
<div>Temporary - Applications will be considered for either a nine-month or longer term.</div>
</div><div><div>Work schedule</div>
<div>Full-time</div>
</div><div><div>Service</div>
<div>Excepted</div>
</div><div><div>Promotion potential</div>
<div>None
</div></div><div><div>Job family (Series)</div>
<ul><li>0904 Law Clerk
</li></ul></div><div><div>Supervisory status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Security clearance</div>
<div>Not Required</div>
</div><div><div>Drug test</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Financial disclosure</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Bargaining unit status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Announcement number</div>
<div>FY26-06N</div>
</div><div><div>Control number</div>
<div>852447000</div></div></div></div>

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