HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (COMPENSATION) (STAFFING)

The Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency is seeking talented and experienced Human Resources Specialist (Compensation/Staffing) at the GG-0201-13 level.

The Compensation Specialist assists the Compensation Manager in managing DCSA's competitive compensation program. The Compensation Specialist provides consultative services on compensation flexibilities, develops compensation packages to attract and retain qualified employees to accomplish mission priorities, and evaluates the program and fosters improvements. This position is located in the Strategic, Analytics, and Policy Division, Human Capital Management Office.

Note: This is not a remote position

Closes 01/13/2025 - This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date

Salary: $106,914 - $153,354 per year

Locations (Quantico, VA, Ft Meade, MD, Boyers, PA)

Telework eligible

Relocation expenses reimbursed in accordance with agency policy.

Highly Desired attributes:

3-5 years' experience managing complex pay setting and incentive administration practices for federal employees.

Strong knowledge of federal (preferably) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) compensation policies and procedures.

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (COMPENSATION) (STAFFING) you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provides advice, guidance, and assistance on the application of compensation flexibilities based on federal laws, DCIPS policy, and the agency's practices.
• Develops competitive compensation packages for the agency's new hires.
• Evaluates federal and DCIPS compensation policies and incentives for applicability and impact to DCSA human capital management strategies.
• Evaluates the applicability of existing incentives and develops new incentive proposals to hire and retain individuals with highly desired talent and experience. Evaluates the effectiveness of existing incentives.
• Participates in working groups to develop, revise, and evaluate incentives applicable to DCIPS organizations.
• Develops and presents products and reports illustrating the agency's compensation philosophy and practices.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Human Resources Management Series 0201 (opm.gov) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 01/13/2025

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GG/GS-12) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Applying a wide range of complex pay setting and incentive administration practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents to develop competitive compensation packages resulting in the recruitment and retention of highly qualified employees; applying federal staffing and compensation policies principles, concepts, practices, and regulatory requirements applicable to Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) organizations; preparing and delivering written and oral reports and briefings that simplify complex data, information, recommendations, and findings to the intended audience at various levels of the organization and in DoD and federal working groups.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. Compensation Management - Apply compensation concepts, principles, rules, and practices including pay setting, evaluating incentives for applicability and effectiveness, and the development of new incentives.

2. Staffing and Recruiting- Apply human resources concepts, principles, rules, and practices related to identifying, attracting, and referring individuals for placement.

3. Communication - Written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports and correspondence to managers to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.

4. Customer Service - Anticipates and meets internal and external stakeholders' need by delivering high quality projections and services. Committed to continuous customer service.

Education

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

Additional information

VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL

In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria.