Federal HR Technical Specialist

Arena Technical Resources, LLC (ATR); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Support for professional development and certifications

Collaborative, mission-driven team culture

Job summary

A trusted consulting firm is seeking a Federal HR Technical Specialist in Arlington, VA. This role supports the DEA Human Capital Division with detailed administrative HR tasks, requiring strong communication and attention to detail. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and familiarity with Federal HR systems. Benefits include competitive salary, medical coverage, and support for professional development. The ideal candidate is meticulous and able to thrive in a secure federal environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required in a relevant field.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Attention to detail is a must for this role.
• Knowledge of employment laws is beneficial.
• Experience using Federal HR and office systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process personnel actions in NFC and DEA systems.
• Support classification and position management documentation.
• Audit HR documentation for policy compliance.
• Maintain data in HR systems and ensure file compliance.
• Prepare HR data reports and summaries.
• Coordinate HR-related projects under specialist guidance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic knowledge of employment laws

Experience using Federal HR systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field

Tools

NFC

eOPF

MS Office Suite

USA Staffing

EmpowerHR

eQIP

Job description

Job Title

Federal HR Technical Specialist

Location

Pentagon City, VA (Arlington)

Eligibility

U.S. Citizenship & ability to obtain/maintain NACI clearance

About Us

CEC is a trusted provider of human capital consulting to federal agencies, helping them solve their most complex workforce challenges. We are committed to delivering smart, responsive, and mission‑focused solutions.

What You’ll Do

CEC is seeking a Technical Specialist to support the DEA Human Capital Division by delivering detailed, accurate, and confidential administrative HR support across staffing, classification, payroll, and records tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, a working knowledge of employment laws, and the ability to quickly learn HR systems in a secure federal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in processing personnel actions in NFC and other DEA systems including DEA-Hire, eOPF, and EPIC.
• Support classification and position management documentation.
• Audit HR documentation for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Enter and maintain data in HR systems and ensure file compliance with NARA and DEA guidelines.
• Prepare reports and summaries based on HR data and operational metrics.
• Support coordination of HR-related projects and tasks under guidance of HR specialists.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field.
• Strong communication skills, both in written and oral.
• Basic knowledge of employment laws.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience using Federal HR and office systems (NFC, eOPF, MS Office Suite, USA Staffing, EmpowerHR, eQIP).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Support for professional development and certifications
• Collaborative, mission‑driven team culture

CEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conduct background checks and maintain a drug‑free workplace.