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Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Classification & Compensation)

Defense Human Resources Activity

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$169,279 - $197,200

per year

Closes

April 5, 2026

GS-15 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $123,041 - $159,950

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-14. Senior leader or top expert.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of HR experts to develop and manage policies on classifying jobs and setting pay for civilian employees in the Department of Defense.

The role requires overseeing daily operations, advising on complex issues, and working with laws and regulations to create practical guidelines.

It's a great fit for an experienced HR leader with deep knowledge of federal employment rules and strong skills in team management and policy-making.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-14 level in federal civilian HR, focusing on employment, compensation, and classification policies
  • Expertise in providing technical advisory services on federal HR staffing, classification, and compensation
  • Ability to analyze statutes, regulations, and NDAA requirements to develop actionable policies
  • Experience preparing briefs, reports, and legislative proposals for high-level audiences
  • Full supervisory responsibilities, including workload planning, directing GS-13/14 staff, and ensuring quality customer service
  • Serving as senior authority on complex HR issues and translating laws into guidance
  • Participation in committees, representing the agency with OPM, other agencies, and Congress

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will serve as the Associate Director overseeing the Classification and Compensation Branch.

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Developing and implementing Federal Civilian Human Resources Employment and Compensation policies that provide for recruitment, staffing, placement, compensation and classification of the civilian workforce.

Serving as subject matter expert providing technical advisory services on federal civilian Human Resources staffing related subjects to include classification and compensation.

Analyzing statues, government-wide regulations, and National Defense Authorization (NDAA) requirements to translate law and regulation into actionable program policies and services.

Preparing and presenting briefs, information papers, as well as legislative proposals and reports to responding to high-level inquiries.

Exercising full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities in directing work of subordinate employees, facilitating timely and quality customer service.

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 Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Classification & Compensation) at the GS-0201-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Performs full range of workload planning, scheduling, and human resources management responsibilities over an assigned workforce of GS-14 and GS-13 human resources technical experts.

Develops, evaluates and makes recommendations concerning complex Federal civilian HR staffing and pay/compensation policies and programs impacting the DoD civilian workforce.

Serve as senior technical authority on the most difficult and complex Federal civilian HR classification and compensation issues, advising other experts on how best to resolve and interpret policies and guidance for the Department of War.

Translate laws and regulations into actionable policies and providing authoritative guidance. Serves on numerous internal and external committees, working groups, and panels.

Represent DCPAS in dealings with a wide variety of internal and external organizations, including the Office of Personnel Management, other Federal agencies, and Congressional staff.

Oversee the design, development, and delivery of formal training to the DoW HR community.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/26/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DHRADCPAS-26-12917766-MP