HR Program Specialist — DoD Policy & SOP Leader

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks an HR Program Specialist in Alexandria, VA to provide critical HR program oversight across timekeeping, performance management, and policy administration for the Department of War Innovation Unit (DIU). The role requires seasoned DoD/Federal HR experience and strong written communication to establish SOPs and briefing materials.

The candidate will brief senior leadership, manage the CAS2Net and DAI systems, and ensure compliance with DoD and OPM

Qualifications

• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Human Resources program management or HR operations (preferably supporting DoD or Federal agencies).
• Demonstrated experience leading or overseeing federal/DoD HR programs and initiatives.
• Experience with federal hiring processes, staffing workflows, and talent acquisition procedures.
• Policy & SOP Writing: Excellent writing skills with proven experience creating formal policy documents, SOPs, and employee guidance materials.
• Attention to Detail: High level of precision in auditing DAI timecards, managing system data integrity, and tracking performance management timelines.
• Executive Briefing Skills: Ability to translate complex HR policies and datasets into concise, actionable briefings for senior executive leaders.
• Technical Systems: Proficiency with Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS), CAS2Net, DPMAP, and standard Microsoft Office / Google Workspace suites.
• Clearance- Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timekeeping, performance management, and policy administration across HR programs.
• Draft, coordinate, and publish SOPs, policy documents, job aids, and supervisory user guides.
• Prepare and deliver executive briefings, reports, and dashboards to senior leadership.
• Provide policy advisory services on supervisory guardrails, compliance rules, and personnel procedures.
• Ensure HR practices align with OPM, DoD, and agency regulatory standards.

Skills

Executive briefing skills

Policy & SOP writing

Attention to detail

Technical systems proficiency

DoD/Federal HR programs knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

DAI

DCPDS

CAS2Net

DPMAP

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks an HR Program Specialist in Alexandria, VA to provide critical HR program oversight across timekeeping, performance management, and policy administration for the Department of War Innovation Unit (DIU). The role requires seasoned DoD/Federal HR experience and strong written communication to establish SOPs and briefing materials.

The candidate will brief senior leadership, manage the CAS2Net and DAI systems, and ensure compliance with DoD and OPM