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Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$154,378 - $197,200

per year

Closes

January 23, 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 professionals to support the Defense Logistics Agency by managing complex HR operations, advising top leaders on policies and workforce changes, and improving program efficiency.

A good fit would be an experienced HR manager with a strong background in federal government or military HR, skilled in strategic planning and team leadership.

The role requires handling high-stakes decisions that affect large organizations and requires comfort with senior-level interactions.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent in federal, military, or private sector HR roles
  • Expertise in advising senior executives (SES, Commanders, Directors) on HR policy, workforce planning, reorganizations, and regulations
  • Experience representing organizations in high-level meetings, civic functions, or interagency engagements
  • Proven ability to evaluate HR program effectiveness and implement improvements for efficiency and resource utilization
  • Supervisory oversight of at least two HR areas such as staffing, employee/labor relations, career management, position classification, pay administration, or performance management
  • Collaboration with officials on HR planning for projects like reorganizations, expansions, or organizational changes
  • Leadership in formulating and integrating comprehensive HR programs using management principles

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job.

Position may be filled at any of the below locations: Whitehall, OH: $154,378 - $197,200 New Cumberland, PA: $169,279 - $197,200 Fort Belvoir, VA: $169,279 - $197,200 To qualify for a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: 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-15 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 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: Advising SES, Commanders, Directors, and other senior leaders on HR policy, workforce planning, reorganizations, and regulatory matters Representing the organization at high level meetings, civic functions, or interagency engagements Evaluates program effectiveness and implements improvements to increase efficiency and resource utilization Overseeing HR services in at least two of the following areas: personnel staffing, employee relations, labor relations, career management, position classification, pay administration, manpower management, performance management, incentive awards, personnel management evaluations, benefits, and compensation Collaborating with operating officials and supervisors on the HR planning phases of projects such as reorganizations, expansions and changes to organizational functions 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:

  • Directs a team of Human Resources Professionals providing Human Resources support to DLA customers
  • Oversees multi-million-dollar HR operations with complex missions, changing structures, and evolving systems
  • Assessing the impact of organizational changes on staffing, training, job evaluation, and workforce structure
  • Provides leadership to supervisors, team leaders, and HR specialists across various HR functional areas
  • Formulates plans for integration of HR activities into a comprehensive program involving the development, application, and administration of good management principles and concepts
  • Serves on high-level committees that shape major HR policies and programs affecting the federal workforce well beyond the bureau level

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAJ1DL-26-12866589-MPR1