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Posted: February 20, 2026 (1 day ago)

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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Naval Intelligence Activity

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$121,785 - $158,322

per year

Closes

March 2, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing key human resources programs for civilian intelligence personnel in the Navy, such as employee relations, leave policies, and handling disciplinary actions.

You'll advise managers and employees on issues like workers' compensation and performance problems while ensuring compliance with regulations.

It's a good fit for experienced HR professionals who enjoy policy development and collaborating with legal teams in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS/GG-12 level or equivalent, including monitoring HR programs and developing policies
  • Knowledge of labor and employee relations (LER/EMR) concepts, regulations, and procedures
  • Expertise in Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and diverse leave programs
  • Ability to provide guidance on injury compensation, continuation of pay, and medical certifications
  • Skills in drafting letters and proposals for disciplinary, adverse, and performance actions
  • Experience participating in meetings with management and legal for resolving employee issues
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills for handling sensitive HR matters

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist at the GG-13 grade level in the Chief Human Capital Office, Defense Civilian Intelligence (DCIPS) Program Office, charged with full technical responsibility for one or more Department of the Navy (DON) DCIPS-wide civilian human resources (HR) programs/project assignments.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS/GG-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: Monitoring and reviewing assigned programs/areas and develops appropriate policies, procedures, guidance, and program standards.

Initiating special studies, pilot programs, or other actions and follows-up to assure that the organization maintains progressive personnel support.

Providing policy, procedures, advice, and assistance to employees and managers on filing injury compensation forms, continuation of pay, medical certification, and compensation of pay.

Composing and drafting letters for management to deal with appropriate disciplinary actions, poor performance and adverse actions, in accordance with organizational guidance/procedures.

Providing clear and concise written proposal letters on disciplinary/adverse actions for management and legal review.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Naval%20Intelligence%20Activity/Chapter%205%20-%20Employment%20and%20Placement.pdf Major Duties:

  • You will provide knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, regulations, policies and procedures governing LER/EMR (Labor and Employee Relations).
  • You will provide accurate guidance to customers on diverse leave programs under Family Medical Leave Act.
  • You will participate in meetings with Management and Legal to provide accurate and effective consultation to resolve employee conduct and performance issues.
  • You will advise management based on current regulatory and procedural guidance.
  • You will establish a communicative relationship/collaboration with external entities regarding sensitive information involving medical issues, leave programs, workers' compensation, poor performance, and disciplinary actions.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/20/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12892099-26-RWK