Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)
Department of State - Agency Wide
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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$102,415 - $133,142
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 17, 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 helping employees with benefits, allowances, and programs for working overseas, especially in challenging or restricted areas, while handling paperwork and data for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
A good fit would be someone with HR experience in federal or international settings who enjoys advising on complex personnel issues and staying organized with regulations and systems.
It's ideal for detail-oriented professionals passionate about supporting military-related civilian work abroad.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in federal service
- Providing advisory services on overseas employment programs, entitlements, benefits, and allowances
- Consulting on complex recruitment and placement issues unique to overseas assignments
- Proficiency in using Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR)
- Counseling employees on downrange assignment requirements, including safety, medical, and travel restrictions
- In-processing employees and ensuring accurate completion and processing of forms through personnel and payroll systems
- Maintaining civilian personnel data in automated tracking systems
Full Job Description
This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
The incumbent will be responsible for providing advice and assistance to employees on overseas entitlements/allowances, overseas employment programs and employee benefits.
You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Providing advisory services on overseas employment programs, entitlements, benefits and allowances Consulting on complex recruitment and placement problems and issues unique to overseas assignments Using the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR) to provide information and answer questions Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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:
As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST at the GS-0201-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Counsel employees or arranges for command orientation on unique requirements of downrange assignments, safety precautions, hazardous conditions, restricted information, restrictions on travel, medical requirements, etc.
Advise on findings relative to program deficiencies and propose changes to improve overall procedures.
In-process employees and ensures that forms are completed accurately and properly processed through the civilian personnel and civilian payroll systems.
Maintain civilian personnel data in automated tracking systems.
Serve as a Human Resource Specialist performing a variety of Civilian Human Resources Management functions for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency(DSCA), Defense Security Cooperation Service (DSCS).
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