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Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Development)

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

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Salary

$93,400 - $121,422

per year

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February 23, 2026More DOD jobs →

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 managing training and career development programs for employees in a defense agency, ensuring they get the right skills through planning, oversight, and compliance with mandatory requirements.

A good fit would be someone with experience in human resources or training coordination who enjoys organizing programs and supporting workforce growth in a structured government environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent in managing training or career development programs
  • Knowledge of Human Resources Development (HRD) learning theories, principles, and methods
  • Experience overseeing the full training life cycle, including needs assessment, compliance, and certification management
  • Ability to forecast and manage DAU/DAWIA certification and training needs for acquisition workforce
  • Skills in preparing and delivering briefings on workforce development to management
  • Proficiency in developing HRD strategies to address skill gaps and meet agency needs

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Development), 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-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 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: Managing a comprehensive training or career development program, including planning, administration, and reporting.

Applying Human Resources Development (HRD) learning theories, principles, and methods to a mandatory training program.

Overseeing the full training life cycle, from assessing customer needs and ensuring mandatory training compliance to managing certification requirements.

Providing knowledge and direct support in forecasting and managing DAU/DAWIA certification and training needs for Major Subordinate Command (MSC) acquisition workforce personnel.

Preparing and delivering briefings on workforce development programs to all levels of management.

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 (Human Resource Development) you will be responsible for the following duties:
  • Serves as a Human Resources Specialist (HRD) in the Career Management Division, DLA Training.
  • Serves as the Program Manager for Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) training program.
  • Manages, reviews, and submits Defense Acquisition University (DAU) applications.
  • Develops and updates DAWIA/DAU Standard Operating Procedures, Instructions and Policy for the Agency.
  • Plans, establishes and administers all training and development requirements for serviced customers.
  • Develops long-term HRD strategies to correct skill imbalances and prepare DLA employees to meet the changing needs of the Agency.
  • Ensures that mandatory training is provided to meet certification requirements and/or other strategic needs of the Agency.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/17/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/18/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAJ1TI-26-12879997-MP