Do you have a passion for shaping human resources policy to positively impact organizational success and the employee experience? 

This impactful position is responsible for data collection and analysis, and policy creation, implementation and consultation regarding a broad range of human resources topics that support AOC’s mission, vision and strategic goals.

Reporting to the Chief Human Capital Officer, this position will perform the following duties:

• Research and compile HR data from a variety of sources and pertinent employment laws and regulations to inform the development of human resources policies, instructive guidance and training materials.
• Monitor new and emerging human resources trends for policy content development to enhance agency human resources policies and programs.
• Analyze, evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative and real-world data, labor market trends and best practices involving talent acquisition, performance management, employee and labor relations and a broad range of human resources topics to inform development of new policies and revision of existing policies.
• Oversee the identification of policy issues for the current and future impact on AOC, deciphering implications and alternatives.
• Evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of existing policies and determine the need for revision and recommend appropriate updates and/or changes to policies as required.
• Liaise with AOC leaders and other stakeholders to determine needs and goals of human resources policies and programs. Work collaboratively with AOC leadership to build consensus regarding critical HR policies.
• Synthesize and translate complex information from a wide range of inputs into clear and accessible policies for diverse audiences. Produce high-quality written work products and deliverables.
• Serves as the agency’s HR policy expert to interpret and provide guidance regarding human resources policies and procedures for AOC employees, supervisors, managers and leaders.
• Provide policy interpretation and responses that properly convey the application of appropriate laws, statutes, regulations, AOC policies and procedures.
• Prepare formal presentations, including training programs, written guidance and analysis and policy memorandums for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Policy and Special Programs Division, to maintain policies and relevant documents.
• Prepare resource materials (i.e., pamphlets, policy aids, sample letters/memorandums and/or subject matter presentations for use by human resources practitioners, leaders, managers, supervisors and employees which explains and effectively implements AOC human resources policies and procedures.

Experience developing, drafting, training and advising on policy initiatives is required.  Experience managing substantive strategic initiatives related to policy and policy development is highly preferred.  

Conditions of employment

• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.

“To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet
one of the categories below:

• A citizen of the United States;
• A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
• A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
• A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.”

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.  To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Drafting, developing and maintaining policy governing a broad range of HR programs and services addressing the needs and challenges of an organization.
• Providing advisory services on issues requiring substantial human resources policy interpretation by evaluating policy and legislation and monitoring the effect that these policies have on the mission of an organization.
• Conducting research and fact finding to develop position and issue papers on HR matters  of critical importance to an organization.
• Maintaining relationships with leaders, managers, employees and officials on matters related to the organization’s role in implementing human resources policies in support of the mission.
• Application of written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver presentations briefings, training, reports, and correspondence to senior leadership, management,  peers and employees to foster understanding and acceptance of policy recommendations.
• Facilitation of ongoing training and formalized instruction to ensure policies are communicated, monitored and enforced. 

How you will be evaluated

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

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:

• Knowledge of employment laws, regulations and general human resources principles.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize and translate complex information and data from a wide range of inputs, including employment laws and regulations, proposed and enacted legislation, HR trends and best practices, into clear and effective human resources policies. Ability to develop high-quality written work products and deliverables.
• Skill in applying written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver presentations briefings, training, reports and correspondence to management officials and employees to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.
• Ability to establish effective relationships and influence diverse audiences  to reach consensus on significant policy matters impacting the AOC.
• Skill in applying analytical and critical thinking abilities in the development of human resources policies and procedures.

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions.  Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).