Federal HR Staffing Specialist – DE Cert, DoD 60-Day

C Evans Consulting; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Impact in DoD hiring reform

Job summary

C Evans Consulting is seeking a DE-certified Federal HR Staffing Specialist to support WHS/HRD under a DoD contract. You will manage end-to-end staffing, issue certificates of eligibles, coordinate offers, and ensure compliance with EEO and merit system principles.

The role requires 3+ years of federal staffing, DE regulatory knowledge, and experience with USAS and DCPDS. Secret clearance or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Active DEU certification, current and unexpired.
• Three (3) years of hands-on federal staffing and recruitment experience, including issuing certificates of eligibles.
• In-depth knowledge of federal hiring authorities (e.g., DE, MP, DHA, Pathways, Schedule A).
• Demonstrated working experience in USA Staffing (USAS) and DCPDS.
• Working knowledge of federal HR regulations, including Title 5, DCIPS, and CES.
• Active Secret clearance, or Secret-eligible with ability to obtain and maintain an interim Secret.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

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)
• Use DoD HR systems — DCPDS and automated staffing tools — to streamline the hiring process
• Review applicant eligibility and qualifications, applying specialized experience and veterans’ preference criteria
• Issue certificates of eligibles under delegated examining authority
• 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 the timelines established by the DoD 60-Day Hiring Model
• Ensure compliance with merit system principles and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws
• Maintain daily updates in the hiring tracking tool to keep actions aligned with 60-day time-to-hire goals

Skills

Federal staffing

Hiring regulations

Candidate screening

Stakeholder collaboration

USA Staffing awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

USA Staffing (USAS)

DCPDS

Job description

C Evans Consulting is seeking a DE-certified Federal HR Staffing Specialist to support WHS/HRD under a DoD contract. You will manage end-to-end staffing, issue certificates of eligibles, coordinate offers, and ensure compliance with EEO and merit system principles.

The role requires 3+ years of federal staffing, DE regulatory knowledge, and experience with USAS and DCPDS. Secret clearance or eligibility is required.