Human Resources Specialist (Military)
U.S. Army Reserve Command
FreshPosted Feb 21
✓ Fresh Listing
Posted: February 20, 2026 (0 days ago)
This job was posted recently. Fresh listings typically have less competition.
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION)
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$143,913 - $187,093
per year
Type
Full-Time
More Human Resources jobs →Closes
March 9, 2026More DOD jobs →
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 job involves leading the classification and management of positions within a defense agency, ensuring that roles are properly defined, organized, and aligned with the organization's goals.
The role requires handling complex issues, advising on federal regulations, and conducting studies to improve staffing structures.
It's a great fit for experienced HR professionals with a strong background in federal position classification who enjoy strategic problem-solving and working in a high-stakes government environment.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in federal position classification and management
- Ability to direct and execute agency-wide position classification programs
- Proficiency in resolving complex position management issues through in-depth research and analytical methods
- Experience developing and implementing strategic goals for HR classification services
- Expertise in advising on DoD and OPM regulations for position issues
- Skill in conducting special studies on occupational needs and recommending organizational changes
- Familiarity with reviewing and approving Management Change and Occupational Change Requests (MCR/OCR)
Full Job Description
This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Directed the position classification program for a federal agency; Resolved complex position management issues by conducting in-depth research and applying rigorous analytical methods to make sound, fact-based decisions; Developed and executed strategic goals to deliver comprehensive position management and classification services aligned with agency-wide objectives; Acted as the subject matter expert for difficult and complex DoD position issues, advising other experts on resolution strategies, interpreting guidance, and proactively implementing interventions.
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 (CLASSIFICATION) at the GS-0201-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the agency HR Specialist (Classification) technical authority and SME and is responsible for planning and executing goals to accomplish position management and classification services in order to meet the needs of the Agency.
Responsible for the planning and implementing the position classification and position management program for the entire agency and its customers.
Responsible for the review and approval/disapproval determination of complex Management Change and Occupational Change Requests (MCR/OCR) submitted by management officials in order to ensure proper position management.
Keeps abreast advises, and implements new and changing classification and position management requirements to ensure compliance with OPM regulations.
Solves classification problems that are unique to the mission of the agency. Determines the need for and leads special occupational and position management studies that have agency-wide impact.
Assesses agency staffing patterns, and changing occupational needs in order to recommend organizational realignments and/or modifications to existing organizational structures.
Performs classification and position structures reviews of the most complex position and organizations.
Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes