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Human Resources Specialist

Department of Defense
Missile Defense Agency
Human Resources Directorate
This job announcement has closed

Summary

Announcement amended to remove 13+ DAYS PER MONTH AT DUTY STATION language in the conditions of employment

Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail

For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $92,293 to $142,676 (includes 21.91% locality)
For the Fort Belvoir, VA and/or Dahlgren Location: $101,401-$156,755 (includes 33.94% locality)


Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/02/2025 to 10/07/2025
Salary
$92,293 to - $156,755 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Dahlgren, VA
Fort Belvoir, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
MDA-26-12808119-DH
Control number
847262200

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Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

Duties

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This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for providing advice and assistance in various Human Resources (HR) program functional areas to all levels of management officials and has specific program responsibility for implementation of an effective program in any one or more of the following HR functions: recruitment & staffing, classification, employee services, payroll, military matters, policy, employee relations, performance management, employee development, workforce planning and information systems/analytics.

This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo

As a Human Resources Specialist at the NH-0201-3 broadband level some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Provide advice and assistance in various Human Resources (HR) program functional areas to all levels of management officials.
  • Analyzes significant HR management issues and problems and develops recommendations and alternative solutions.
  • Plans and carries out projects and studies to identify and resolve problems pertaining to various HR program areas.
  • Prepares and presents reports and briefings on program status and/or recommend action to key staff elements.
  • Assures that all policy, regulatory and program issuances are properly integrated with other staff actions and are thereby fully supportive of organizations' mission requirements, equal employment opportunity objectives and the Federal merit system.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Occasional Travel
  • Work Schedule: Full-time
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex
  • Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
  • Employee must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
  • This is a drug testing designated position.
  • This position may be eligible for part-time or situational telework at the discretion of management.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03 broadband level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet two of the three specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

  • Provide integrated civilian human resources advisory services on recruitment and placement.
  • Apply a wide range of civilian human resources principles, policies, laws, regulations, and practices to advise management on recruitment and placement strategies.
  • Utilize automated civilian human resources systems and applications to query, retrieve, evaluate and/or analyze data to recommend solutions to civilian personnel problems or issues.
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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.


All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Additional information

Other Notes:
RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.

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