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Job Title: HR Specialist Federal Staffing
Location: Alexandria, VA (The Mark Center)
Eligibility/Clearance: with an active Secret clearance (Interim acceptable to start)
About the Role:
C Evans Consulting is seeking two experienced Federal HR Specialists to support a new DoD contract. You will join a high-impact team that manages cradle-to-grave federal staffing and classification services for a multi-agency federal client base. One role requires an active Delegated Examining Unit (DEU) certification.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on mission-critical hiring initiatives supporting the Department of Defense s accelerated 60-day hiring model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage 25-30 active hiring actions across all phases of the recruitment lifecycle
- Collaborate with hiring managers on job analyses, assessments, and recruitment strategies
- Create and post vacancy announcements in USA Staffing (USAS)
- Utilize DoD HR systems, Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) and automated staffing tools to streamline hiring process
- Review applicant eligibility and qualifications, applying specialized experience and veterans preference criteria
- Generate and issue certificates of eligible candidates
- Coordinate tentative and final job offers and onboarding steps
- Respond to inquiries from applicants, hiring managers, and stakeholders
- Participate in hiring process improvement initiatives, SOP updates, and policy documentation
- Work within timelines established by the DoD 60-Day Hiring Model
- Ensure compliance with DoD merit system principles, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws.
- Utilize hiring tracking tool for daily updates to ensure alignment with 60-day time-to-hire goals
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 (five) years of experience in Federal staffing and recruitment experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related fields (Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources Development, Organizational Psychology)
- In-depth understanding of federal hiring authorities (e.g., DE, MP, DHA, Pathways, Schedule A)
- Experience with USA Staffing, DCPDS, and federal HR regulations (Title 5, DCIPS, CES)
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills
- DEU certification required for one of the two positions; that candidate will certify JOAs and candidate selections, following DE certification requirement.
- Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting DoD or WHS environments
- Familiarity with direct hire recruiting events, LinkedIn Talent Mining
- Knowledge of performance metrics related to TTH, certificate quality, and compliance
- Experience working with classification and staffing integration
Why Join C Evans Consulting?
- Long-term federal contract (3.5 years)
- Support a high-profile DoD hiring reform initiative
- Flexible schedule within core business hours (6am-6pm, Mon-Fri)
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact in federal human capital operations
