HR Programs & Workforce Analytics Specialist (Subject Matter Expert I)

FedWriters, Inc.

Silver Spring (MD)

Hybrid

USD 81,000 - 85,800

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. is seeking an HR Programs & Workforce Analytics Specialist supporting NOAA's OAR CFO-CAO. The role focuses on strategic human capital guidance across staffing, classification, awards, and analytics, in a fast-paced federal environment.

The position requires 4+ years of experience, familiarity with federal HR systems, and skills in data analytics and training delivery. Hybrid schedule with on-site requirements in Silver Spring, MD, and strong stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

BA/BS in a technical or business discipline; advanced degrees or certifications may qualify for shorter experience requirements.
4+ years of professional and/or academic experience.
Experience supporting federal HR operations, including personnel action processing and staffing.
Familiarity with federal HR information systems and PAR workflows.
Proficiency with data analytics tools such as Google Sheets, Google Data Studio, SQL, or Tableau.
Experience developing and delivering HR trainings for federal audiences.
Working knowledge of federal HR regulations and OPM guidance.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with leadership and HR colleagues.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearance.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain communication channels with the Office of Human Capital Services and stakeholders to support efficient consultation and issue resolution within 24 to 48 hours.
Conduct and contribute to regular training sessions on staffing, recruitment, classification, position management, awards, time and attendance, and workforce analytics.
Foster relationships with OAR leadership and HR liaisons to tailor guidance with HR Business Advisors and ESD staff.
Collaborate on strategic planning for administrative HR matters aligned with organizational goals and OAR priorities.
Enter and submit personnel actions in compliance with policies; address deviations with stakeholders.
Continuously monitor and optimize HR information systems to meet needs; support data management and reporting.
Apply specialized HR data analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement across the OAR workforce.
Utilize analytics tools ( Google Platform, SQL, Tableau ) to analyze HR data and provide regular reports.
Provide program support to ESD across Executive Resources, Awards, Performance Management, Workforce Analytics, and policy implementation.

Skills

HR analytics

Data visualization

Communication

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Education

BA/BS in HR/Business/Org Dev

Advanced degree or certs preferred

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Data Studio

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Overview

You know that a federal agency's most critical resource is its people — and you have the HRexpertiseand analytical instincts to help leadership make smarter, faster decisions about them.You'rethe kind of professional who can walk a supervisor through a complex personnel action in the morning, build a workforce trend dashboard in the afternoon, and deliver a training session on HR compliance by end of day — without breaking a sweat. As an HR Programs & Workforce Analytics Specialistfor FWIsupporting NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) Chief Financial and Administrative Office (CFO-CAO), you will serve as a strategic human capital partner to the Employee Services Division (ESD), providing expert guidance across the full spectrum of HR functions — from staffing and classification to performance management, awards, and workforce analytics. You will help ensure that NOAA's OAR workforce strategy is data-driven, compliant, and responsive to the needs of leadership at every level. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced federal environment, communicates complex HR policy clearly, and brings both the technical and interpersonal skills to make a lasting impact on the people side of one of the nation's most important science agencies.

Work Schedule and Location:

Hybrid: This full-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, 8 AM EST to 5 PM EST, with up to 50% work onsite at 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Responsibilities

Establish andmaintaincommunication channels with the Office of Human Capital Services and relevant stakeholders to support efficient consultation and issue resolution within 24 to48 hours

Conduct and contribute to regular training sessions — including SOAR andKnowvembertraining seminars — for internal and external stakeholders on human capital topics including staffing, recruitment, classification, position management, awards, time and attendance, and workforce analytics

Foster strong relationships with OAR leadership, Administrative Officers, and HR liaisons to understand their needs andprovidetailored guidance in collaboration with HR Business Advisors and ESD staff

Collaborate with key stakeholders on strategic planning related to administrative HR matters, aligning initiatives with organizational goals and OAR mission priorities

Enter andsubmitpersonnel actions in strict compliance with applicable policies and regulations; address deviations or delays promptly in collaboration with relevant stakeholders

ContinuouslymonitorandoptimizeHR information systems to ensure they meet organizational needs; support managers and ESD staff on effective data management, reporting, and systemutilization

Apply specialized knowledge to provide expert analysis of HR data,identifyingtrends, patterns, and areas for improvement across the OAR workforce

Utilize statistical data analytics tools — including Google Platform, SQL, and/or Tableau — to analyze HR data, generate insights, and provide regular reports on personnel actions and HR-related data sources

Provide broad program support to ESD across Executive Resources, Awards, Performance Management, Workforce Analytics, policy implementation, student programs, procurement, and other ESD functions as assigned

Apply specialized knowledge to gather facts,researchand analyze human capital data, and develop conclusions, recommendations, and strategies for ESD and OAR leadership

Qualifications

Required:

BA/BS in a technical or business discipline — Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a closely related field preferred; advanced degrees or certifications may qualify for shorter periods of required experience
4+ years of professional and/or academic experience

Desired:

Demonstrated experience supporting federal HR operations, including personnel action processing, position classification, staffing and recruitment, and performance management programs
Familiarity with federal HR information systems and personnel action request (PAR) workflows, including experience with HR-related databases and reporting platforms
Proficiency with data analytics tools such as Google Sheets, Google Data Studio, SQL, or Tableau; demonstrated ability to analyze workforce data and produce actionable reports for leadership
Experience developing and delivering HR training sessions or informational briefings for diverse federal audiences
Working knowledge of federal HR regulations, OPM guidance, and agency-level HR policy implementation

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, managers, and HR colleagues in a federal environment

Experience supporting Executive Resources, awards programs, or workforce analytics functions in a federal agency preferred

Ability to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearance

Work Setting and Environment:

Primary location: SSMC3, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Contractors are expected to work on-site each Tuesday (OAR CFO-CAO office day); additional telework is approved on a case-by-case basis by the COR

Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week, excluding federal holidays

Local and non-local travel may be required; all unplanned travel must be approved in writing by the COR at least 10 calendar days in advance

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including: