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Posted: February 9, 2026 (1 day ago)

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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY)

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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Location

Salary

$61,607 - $80,087

per year

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GS-2 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $24,729 - $31,093

Typical requirements: No experience required. High school diploma or equivalent.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing military incentive programs for the Iowa Army National Guard, such as bonuses and contracts for soldiers, by processing payments, ensuring compliance with rules, and handling any issues or complaints.

The role also includes training lower-level staff and providing updates to keep everything running smoothly.

It's a good fit for someone with military HR experience who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable communicating with teams and leaders.

Key Requirements

  • Current membership in the Iowa Army National Guard
  • At least 1 year of experience equivalent to GS-0201-8 level in military HR
  • Experience administering and advising on military human resource policies
  • Strong organizational and communication skills (oral and written)
  • Familiarity with incentive management systems and ARNG policies
  • Ability to analyze problems, gather data, and recognize solutions
  • Experience enforcing military policies and processing contracts

Full Job Description

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is restricted to current Military members of the Iowa Army National Guard.

LOCATION: G1 Education Office, Johnston, IA In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; planning and organize work; and communicating effectively orally and in writing.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-0201-9: Must have experience in the following: 1 year experience equivalent to at least the next lower level.

Experience administering, delivering, and advising on military human resource policy. Experience enforcing Military policies.

Experience with organizational and communication skills, along with familiarity of incentive management systems and ARNG policies Major Duties:

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY), GS-0201-9 your duties are below.

The incumbent implements the State's Incentive Program and subordinate programs, including SRIP, AMEDD, SLRP, CLRP and BRS-CP (collectively referred to as incentive contracts and programs) through policy execution and processing of contracts/actions.

The incumbent administers and processes payments for all incentive contracts and programs, which includes validating documentation and ensuring policy compliance.

(40%) The incumbent conducts a continuous review of policies related to contract monitoring, termination notifications, Congressional inquiries, and complaints from the Inspector General as applicable.

The incumbent conducts policy review on routine cases, preparing discrepancy memorandums for Soldiers and ensures timely notification.

The incumbent serves as the liaison between the State Incentives Office and lower echelons (Brigade, Battalion, etc.) providing timely notifications to Soldiers regarding contract discrepancies.

The incumbent coordinates Exception to Policy (ETP) submissions by ensuring proper documentation and develops tracking mechanisms.

Incumbent reviews National Guard Bureau (NGB) supplied, system generated, and/or manually created reports or documents concerning all phases of incentive processing (issuance, establishment, monitoring, payment, and termination) for accuracy and submission to the State Incentives Manager.

(30%) Provides support in the training and oversight of lower echelon system operators (Brigade, Battalion, etc.) to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

Analyzes and reports on trends observed during training sessions and ongoing activities, making informed recommendations to the State Incentives Manager based on these findings.

Organizes and conducts detailed briefings for the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) and the Soldier Readiness Program (SRP), as well as any additional training sessions as directed by state leadership.

Ensures that all training materials are relevant, up-to-date, and effectively communicated to participants. (30%) Performs other duties as assigned D35300

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IA-12883974-AR-26-101