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Posted: March 11, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Lead Human Resources Specialist (Military)

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$143,913 - $187,093

per year

Closes

March 20, 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 a team that handles human resources for military personnel, including active duty, reserves, and National Guard members, by managing policies, solving complex issues, and planning for future staffing needs.

A good fit would be someone with extensive experience in military HR who enjoys analyzing trends, developing programs, and working with leaders to support defense missions.

It's a senior role focused on strategy and team leadership in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in military personnel management
  • Knowledge of military HR principles and policies for Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard
  • Experience resolving complex personnel issues and providing guidance to leaders
  • Skills in analyzing retention, separation, and trends to forecast manpower needs
  • Ability to develop and justify assignment recommendations based on mission priorities
  • Proficiency in developing, coordinating, and implementing HR policies and procedures
  • Experience analyzing legislation and regulations for organizational impact

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Lead Human Resources Specialist (Military), 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-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 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: Applying military personnel management principles and policies across Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard forces Resolving complex personnel issues and providing authoritative guidance to leaders and service members Analyzing retention, separation, and historical trends to forecast manpower needs and shape agency programs Developing and justifying assignment recommendations based on mission priorities, authorizations, and personnel records 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:

  • Leads a team of HR military technicians supporting Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard personnel across all serviced DoD customers
  • Plans and conducts major military personnel studies to identify system-wide issues and implements corrective solutions
  • Develops, coordinates, and implements new or revised military HR policies, processes, and procedures
  • Analyzes new or changing legislation and regulations to determine organizational impact
  • Represents the team in discussions with supervisors, program offices, and external stakeholders to secure resources and decisions

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAJ1M-26-12905378-MP