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Human Resources Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

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Location

Salary

$106,437 - $172,980

per year

Closes

April 3, 2026More DOD jobs →

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 acting as a top expert in human resources for a defense agency, advising on workforce issues, leading programs to improve hiring and employee management, and ensuring everything follows federal rules.

It's ideal for someone with years of HR experience in government or military settings who enjoys analyzing data, creating policies, and solving complex team-building challenges.

The role requires strong leadership skills and a focus on making sure the civilian workforce supports big-picture defense goals.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in federal civilian HR programs, including applying regulations to workforce shaping
  • Knowledge of Delegated Examining (DE) principles, regulations, and procedures
  • Experience leading human capital program evaluations, compliance reviews, research, and preparing reports/recommendations
  • Skills in conducting assessments, data analysis, surveys, and supporting HR program improvements using the Human Capital Framework
  • Ability to provide oversight for DEU compliance with OPM standards, merit system principles, and federal hiring regulations
  • Obtain and maintain Delegated Examining Certification
  • Meet time-in-grade and other federal eligibility requirements

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job.

Position may be filled at either location: Fort Belvoir, VA: $121,785 - $158,322 Whitehall, OH: $111,065 - $144,386 Richmond, VA: $111,183 - $144,540 Battle Creek, MI: $106,437 - $138,370 Tracy, CA: $133,060 - $172,980 New Cumberland, PA: $121,785 - $158,322 To qualify for a Human Resources Specialist, 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-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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: Serving as a civilian HR expert that supports HR program activities by applying and interpreting established federal civilian human resource regulations, policies, standards and procedures to routine civilian workforce shaping and/or civilian human capital programs.

Lead and assist with human capital program evaluations and delegated examining compliance reviews, in-depth research, preparing reports, and recommendations.

Conduct assessments and data analysis of the Human Capital Framework systems by gathering quantitative and qualitative data, drafting surveys and reports, and supporting federal civilian human capital program improvements.

Demonstrated knowledge of Delegated Examining (DE) principles, regulations, and procedures.

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:

  • Serve as the agency expert and primary consultant on all human resources functional areas, providing authoritative guidance and innovative solutions to complex workforce challenges.
  • Lead agencywide initiatives within the Human Capital Framework, overseeing reporting, performance outcomes, compliance assessments, and process improvements to align the civilian workforce with Department of Defense strategy and goals.
  • Provide oversight and evaluation of Delegated Examining (DEU) requirements, ensuring compliance with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards, merit system principles.....
  • CONTD: and federal hiring regulations; prepare reports and recommendations to strengthen competitive examining practices.
  • Conduct program evaluation and compliance management by researching, analyzing, and reviewing human capital programs to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, merit system principles, and federal guidelines.
  • Develop and recommend HR policies, anticipate regulatory changes, and represent J1 at senior leadership meetings and working groups, ensuring that human capital decisions are consistent with DoD/DLA strategic initiatives.
  • Applicants for this position are expected to obtain and maintain a Delegated Examining Certification.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/26/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAJ1HR-26-12921724-MPR1