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Human Resources Specialist

Department of Defense
Defense Contract Audit Agency
DCAA-Headquarters

Summary

Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/10/2026 to 04/20/2026
Salary
$67,100 - $133,142 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 12
Locations
3 vacancies in the following locations:
Lowell, MA
Irving, TX
Fort Belvoir, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
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
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DCAA-26-HQ-12932411
Control number
864760900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current Career or Career-Conditional Federal Employees in the Competitive Service. Eligible Priority Placement Program DoW Military Spouses Preference (MSP) applicants, eligible PPP applicants, (and) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligible in the local commuting area and current Federal VRA Employees. Also open to all veterans who are eligible for competitive appointment under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).

Duties

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  • Provides expert advisory on Federal civilian recruitment and placement, guiding agencies on merit promotion, Delegated Examining, and DoD Priority Placement Program regulations.
  • Utilizes and promotes use of human resources information technology data systems to enter and analyzes personnel data, produce reports, ensure data integrity, and improve work efficiency and effectiveness. Prepares and compiles reports and metrics.
  • Applies relevant laws, regulations, and procedures to align Human Resources management with the needs of the organization and the requirements of OPM, DoD, and the agency.
  • Cultivates strategic partnerships with hiring managers and senior leaders, and collaborates across organizational boundaries to achieve shared hiring and retention objectives.
  • Applies a full range of staffing and recruiting principles to identify, attract, and select candidates, managing the complete hiring process from job offer to onboarding for placement throughout the organization.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen as verified through E-Verify Program

Qualifications

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp.

Specialized Experience:
For the GS-9: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-7. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume.Specialized experience includes: assisting in providing advisory and technical assistance to customers in multiple staffing related program areas (e.g recruitment, personnel actions, onboarding and setting pay); creating recruitment documents (e.g., requests for personnel actions, vacancy announcements); utilizing automated Federal civilian human resource systems; or assisting in analyzing and resolving uncommon pay issues, and recruitment/placement issues.

For the GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-9. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience includes: providing advisory services to customers in multiple staffing related programs (e.g. recruitment, personnel actions, onboarding, and setting pay); creating recruitment documents (e.g. requests for personnel actions, vacancy announcements); utilizing automated Federal civilian human resource systems; analyzing and resolving uncommon pay and recruitment/placement issues; or advising management on Federal civilian recruitment and placement laws, regulations, policies, and practices.

For the GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-11. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience includes: providing comprehensive management advisory services on Federal civilian recruitment, examination, selection, and placement; developing and presenting recommendations and alternatives to senior management officials to resolve complex Federal civilian human resources management issues and problems; administering Federal civilian human resources operating programs and completing special projects; or utilizing Federal civilian human resources data system(s) and applications to enter and analyze personnel data, produce reports, ensure data integrity, and improve work efficiency and effectiveness.

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

For the GS-9: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.

For the GS-11: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.

For the GS-12: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.

If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.

Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

Additional information

DCAA has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security and thrift savings; health, life and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. DCAA employees enjoy our business-casual dress code, flexible work schedules, and transit subsidies.

Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov).

Initial Probationary Period: Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a I-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

Additional Vacancies: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 120 days of the certificate issuance date.

Performance Appraisal: If you are a current Federal employee, you must be rated fully successful or higher on your current performance rating to be eligible for promotion. You may be asked to provide a copy of your performance appraisal during the evaluation and selection process.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): You must be well qualified for the position to receive special selection priority under the ICTAP. A qualified ICTAP eligible achieving a score of 90 or above will be considered well qualified. For more information, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. You must submit a Separation-Reduction in Force (RIF) SF-50; a RIF Notice showing separation within the past year (or declining a management directed reassignment outside the commuting area, or a Termination of Disability Notice from OPM) and most recent performance appraisal.

Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing an initial 3-year term (not less than 2 years and 11 months) may apply regardless of their current geographical location. Veterans must submit their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to be considered under this authority.

All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.Are you looking for an employee-friendly work environment, challenging assignments, specialized training and generous benefits?

At DCAA you'll find all this in a progressive organization dedicated to continuous improvement. DCAA is ranked in the top third of the "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government." Join the elite cadre of professionals who have made DCAA their employer of choice. You will be providing a unique service to your country and making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere!

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.

Your application will initially be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum eligibility and qualifications requirements. If you are qualified, you will then receive a numeric score based on the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities for the position listed below. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications, you will be assigned a rating commensurate with your background. Your final score will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified candidates.
Competencies:

  • Communication
  • Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
  • Human Resource Concepts, Policies and Laws
  • Partnering
  • Staffing and Recruiting

Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dcaa.belvoir.hq.mbx.ask-lmer@mail.mil

Defense Contract Audit Agency

Agency contact information

HR Customer Care Center
Phone
(317) 212-0454
Email
dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil
Address
DCAA - HEADQUARTERS
8725 John J. Kingman Road
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060
US

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