Military Personnel and Administrative Specialist
U.S. Army Reserve Command
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Administrative Staff Officer
Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$143,913 - $187,093
per year
Type
Closes
January 24, 2026
GS-14 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This role involves leading human resources and administrative functions for a defense agency, advising top leaders on staff management, and ensuring smooth operations like hiring, promotions, and compliance with rules.
It focuses on analyzing data to improve efficiency and planning for future workforce needs.
A good fit would be someone with extensive experience in HR management, strong analytical skills, and a background in government or large organizations.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in managing programs, strategic planning, and policy development
- Expertise in human capital management, including hiring, promotions, performance management, and separations
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies for compliance and efficiency improvements
- Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative analysis to resolve complex issues and optimize programs
- Experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures
- Skills in workforce planning, manpower analysis, and advising on succession and resource requirements
- Knowledge of federal HR programs such as DPMAP, drug testing, ethics, and personnel accountability
Full Job Description
See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for an Administrative Staff Officer, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position.
To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.
Creditable specialized experience includes: Managing multiple programs and applying strategic planning to improve organizational efficiency and develop program policies.
Interpreting and applying various laws and regulations to drive measurable improvements in program efficiency and compliance.
Utilizing analytical techniques to identify and resolve complex procedural and factual issues.
Applying qualitative and quantitative analysis to optimize complex programs and develop best practices for organizational administrative management and policy implementation. Major Duties:
- Serves as the senior advisor on all human capital management issues for the directorate, guiding strategic requirements and collaborating with senior leadership.
- Manages the daily administration of all civilian personnel programs, including hiring, assignments, promotions, performance management, and separations, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
- Develops, implements, and maintains HR policies and procedures, identifies and corrects process deficiencies, and provides expert guidance on complex personnel issues.
- Acts as the lead administrator for several key programs within J3, including the Performance Management Program (DPMAP), Drug Testing, Ethics, and Personnel Accountability systems.
- Conducts advanced analysis of HR data to support workforce planning, advises leadership on manpower and succession issues, and develops long-range estimates for funding and resource requirements.
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