Competencies Expert

Golden Key Group; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Key Group is looking for a Competencies Expert based in Reston, Virginia. This role focuses on supporting Human Resource Management initiatives aimed at improving workforce capability and competency-based planning.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field, a Top Secret clearance, and at least 5 years of related experience. Responsibilities include developing competency models and providing guidance to leadership on workforce assessments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in relevant fields such as Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is mandatory.
• At least 5 years of professional experience with competency models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve competency models and proficiency standards.
• Conduct competency gap assessments for workforce capability.
• Guide program leadership on competency frameworks.

Skills

Competency model development

Assessment and evaluation

Behavioral indicators

Workforce capability analysis

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Golden Key Group is seeking a Competencies Expert to support Human Resource Management (HRM) initiatives focused on workforce capability development and competency‑based workforce planning. The Competencies Expert will serve as a subject‑matter expert in the development, assessment, evaluation, and improvement of competency models, behavioral indicators, and proficiency standards used to support workforce management and organizational performance.

This position is being recruited in support of potential future contract awards, and qualified candidates may be considered for upcoming opportunities supporting federal government clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, assess, evaluate, maintain, and improve competency models, behavioral indicators, and proficiency standards in accordance with established guidelines.
• Conduct competency gap assessments and recommend strategies to address workforce capability gaps.
• Apply competencies to define work roles, occupational job groupings, and workforce capability frameworks.
• Support implementation and sustainment of competency‑based human capital initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on competency frameworks and workforce capability assessments to program leadership.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to agency leaders, managers, and workforce stakeholders.
• Ensure all deliverables meet contract quality standards and performance requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Industrial‑Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Human Capital Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing competency models, behavioral indicators, and related competency factors in accordance with applicable professional standards or uniform guidelines.