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Compensation Program Manager

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Department of Justice

Fresh

Location

Salary

$143,913 - $187,093

per year

Closes

February 13, 2026

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading the pay and compensation programs for a large federal organization with offices across the country, creating policies, solving tricky pay problems, and advising top leaders on these matters.

It's ideal for someone with deep experience in federal pay systems who enjoys guiding teams and ensuring fair and consistent employee compensation.

A good fit would be a seasoned HR professional who thrives in a complex government environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in federal service managing pay and compensation programs
  • Expertise in developing, implementing, and operating pay policies, regulations, and standards
  • Knowledge of various federal pay plans and determining appropriate pay settings
  • Experience advising HR personnel and senior management on resolving complex pay issues
  • Ability to provide technical guidance and training on compensation matters to leadership
  • Strong skills in interpreting and applying pay regulations accurately and consistently

Full Job Description

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/ As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Specialized experience: Applicants must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in federal service, serving as a program manager or senior advisor in the development, implementation, operation of pay and compensation programs; experience in implementation of pay and compensation policies, regulations, and standards; experience in different pay plans to determine pay setting; and experience in advising other human resources personnel and top management on resolving a pay or compensation issue.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) - The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.

To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria.

You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.

Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) - The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.

To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria.

You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.

Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Major Duties:

As a senior Human Resources Specialist for the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), the incumbent will be responsible for the pay and compensation program, providing technical guidance, and training on the pay and compensation policy program to EOUSA senior leadership and the United States Attorneys' Offices (USAOs).

EOUSA and the USAOs are comprised of nearly 13,000 employees located in 94 offices throughout the United States.

Duties include: Manages the pay and compensation policy program for EOUSA and USAOs throughout the country to achieve mission, goals, and objectives.

Develops and implements pay and compensation policies, guidelines, and procedures. Make recommendations on how to resolve complex, controversial, and unprecedented pay and compensation issues.

Provides expert level advisory services on pay and compensation matters to senior leadership and personnel staff.

Ensures accuracy and consistency interpreting and applying pay and compensation regulations throughout the agency.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-EOUSA-12876507-MS