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(Detail) Human Capital Specialist

Office of Management and Budget

Executive Office of the President

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Location

Salary

$102,415 - $187,093

per year

Type

Closes

April 6, 2026

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves advising senior officials on human resources strategies, helping with hiring processes for government positions, analyzing workforce data to spot trends, and creating training programs to improve employee skills and performance.

It's a temporary detail role in a high-level federal office focused on making the workforce more effective.

A good fit would be someone with strong HR experience in government settings, who enjoys data-driven problem-solving and supporting leadership on people-related issues.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in federal or private sector, related to HR duties like hiring, data analysis, or workforce planning
  • Current GS-12 grade (or higher for GS-13/14 postings) in federal service; not a promotion opportunity
  • Expertise in federal hiring authorities such as Schedule A, VRA, Pathways, and non-competitive options
  • Proficiency in analyzing workforce data, creating reports, dashboards, and briefings for leadership
  • Knowledge of learning and development program design, implementation, and evaluation
  • Experience providing guidance on employee relations, including conduct, performance, and workplace issues
  • Ability to research HR best practices and contribute to policy development

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget, Management and Operations Division (MOD).

The incumbent supports the Office of Human Capital team, providing policy and management officials in OMB with management advice, consultation and assistance in human resources matters.

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section to MBX.OMB.Recruitment@OMB.eop.gov MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position.

The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. GRADE REQUIREMENT: This is NOT a promotion. Applicant MUST currently be at the grade level advertised.

AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

Examples of specialized experience are: For the GS-12: Must currently hold a GS-12 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement.

For the GS-13: Must currently hold a GS-13 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement.

For the GS-14: Must currently hold a GS-14 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

OMB is looking for energetic professionals with expertise in Talent Acquisition (GS and SES), Data Analytics, Learning & Development, and Workforce Effectiveness to advance strategic human capital initiatives that create significant impact.

Candidates for the Talent Acquisition role must possess a comprehensive understanding of special federal hiring authorities, such as Schedule A, VRA, Pathways, and other non-competitive hiring options, and demonstrate their effective application throughout the recruitment process.

As a (Detail) Human Capital Specialist, GS-0301-12/13/14, your typical work assignments may include the following: Provides strategic human capital guidance and consultative support to OMB policy and management officials on a broad range of HR and workforce issues.

Supports GS and SES hiring, including job analysis, assessments, and applicant evaluation. Analyzes workforce data to identify trends and inform planning and organizational effectiveness.

Develops clear reports, dashboards, and briefings that communicate workforce insights to leadership. Assists with designing, implementing, and evaluating learning and development programs.

Researches best practices and contribute to human capital policy development and leadership briefing materials.

Participates in cross-functional projects to improve HR processes and enhance the employee experience.

Provides guidance on employee relations matters, including conduct, performance expectations, and workplace concerns.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: EOP-OMB-12871433-26-NS-DT