HR Specialist - Classification

GovStrive LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GovStrive LLC seeks an experienced Federal HR Classification Specialist to support a federal client engagement in Washington, DC. This on-site role will focus on classifying a wide range of positions, with emphasis on training institutions and administrative/support functions.

You will develop authoritative position descriptions, conduct interviews and desk audits, and provide expert recommendations to ensure proper classification and organizational alignment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills to develop defensible documentation.
• Ability to conduct audits, reviews, and studies with limited direction.
• Experience translating classification standards into actionable position descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Develop position descriptions aligned with OPM standards and org needs.
• Conduct interviews and desk audits to validate duties and complexity.
• Draft evaluation statements and determinations that are defendable and clear.
• Review work of others to ensure consistency and quality.
• Provide guidance to management on complex classification and workforce alignment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Research skills

Communication skills

Audit & classification

Tools

HR information systems

OPM standards

Job description

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HR Specialist - Classification

Professional Washington, DC, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1165

Location: Washington, DC (On-site Position)

We are looking for passionate, experienced Federal HR Classification Specialists who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a remote role supporting a key federal client engagement.

At GovStrive, we are committed and passionate about helping our federal clients better understand the needs of their workforce and support their critical operational priorities for HR. We help them transform their processes, data and systems to make better decisions for their organization, all while supporting agency missions.

Join a growing team of dedicated professionals that will challenge you to do the best work of your life.

As part of GovStrive’s Managed Services support, the Classification Specialist will provide expert technical services in the classification of a wide range of positions across the federal workforce, with a specialized focus on roles within training institutions and administrative/support functions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop technically sound, authoritative position descriptions aligned with OPM classification standards and organizational needs.
• Conduct interviews and desk audits with managers, supervisors, and employees to validate duties, reporting relationships, and complexity of work.
• Draft clear, well-supported evaluation statements and classification determinations that are accurate and defensible.
• Review and provide expert feedback on position descriptions and classification decisions prepared by others; ensure consistency and quality.
• Serve as a technical advisor to management on complex classification and position management issues, including organizational design and workforce alignment.
• Analyze organizational structures and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, eliminate redundancy, and ensure proper position alignment.
• Assess and interpret OPM classification standards, laws, regulations, and new guidance for application to classification scenarios.
• Provide guidance on compliance with classification policies, including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) determinations.
• Conduct organizational reviews, classification consistency evaluations, and benchmarking studies across functions.
• Support and adjudicate classification reviews, reconsiderations, and appeals with thorough documentation and analysis.
• Prepare reports, findings, and recommendations for HR leadership or management on classification and position management matters.
• Develop and deliver training or briefings to managers on position classification, position description development, and best practices.
• Collaborate with HR partners (e.g., staffing, workforce planning) to align classification decisions with strategic workforce objectives.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of classification data in HR systems; analyze data to identify trends and systemic issues.
• Participate in or lead special projects, studies, and initiatives related to classification, organizational design, or workforce management.
• Promote consistency, internal controls, and adherence to merit system principles in all classification actions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior HR staff or classification specialists.
• Lead classification support for organizational restructures and realignments, assessing workforce impacts and ensuring positions are properly structured, classified, and aligned to mission requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of federal position classification experience, including recent work with OPM Position Classification Standards.
• Demonstrated experience writing position descriptions and evaluation statements independently and at a senior level.
• At least 5 years of classification experience specific to positions in a federal training institution or center, such as instructors, curriculum developers, instructional systems designers, and other trainer roles — distinct from employee development or general HR training program roles.
• Deep understanding of the functional responsibilities, complexities, and classification requirements of training-focused roles in mission-driven federal environments.
• Proven experience classifying a broad range of administrative and support positions common to the federal government, including HR, budget, IT, support services, and clerical/program support roles.
• Ability to conduct audits, position reviews, and classification studies with limited direction.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills to develop defensible and high-quality classification documentation.
• Experience supporting or leading classification efforts during organizational restructures, realignments, or mission changes.
• Knowledge of HR information systems and ability to maintain, analyze, and validate classification data.

EEO Statement

GovStrive is an equal opportunity contracting organization. All aspects of contract engagement including selection, renewal, reassignment, or termination - are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. GovStrive does not discriminate in contracting opportunities on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.