Human Capital Specialist

US-Office-of-Management-and-Budget; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in Washington, DC seeks a qualified human capital adviser to support management and policy officials in HR matters. This role emphasizes advisory responsibilities, workforce planning, recruitment, and personnel management within the federal civil service framework.

Qualified applicants will need experience at the GS-09/11/12 level or possess an advanced degree as described in the qualifications.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in federal/private sector, advising HR staff and leadership; analyze processes and recommend improvements.
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education; or LL.M. degree.
• Combination of experience and education may apply; total must equal 100 percent to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory support to Human Capital staff and leadership across recruitment, workforce planning, position management, and personnel management.
• Analyze established processes to identify issues and recommend alternative procedures or process improvements.
• Prepare data and analyses on personnel demographics, staffing levels, and related workforce indicators to identify trends and support leadership decisions.

Skills

HR advisory

Workforce planning

Recruitment and placement

Personnel management

Education

PhD or equivalent

3 years grad education

Job description

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Management and Operations Division, Office of Human Capital. The incumbent supports a team providing policy and management officials in the Office of Management and Budget with management advice, consultation and assistance in human resources matters.

Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

• A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: 1. Provides advisory support to Human Capital staff and leadership in a broad range of human capital management matters such as recruitment and placement, workforce planning, position management or personnel management; AND 2. Analyzes established processes, identifies potential issues, and recommends alternative procedures or process improvements OR
• B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree; OR
• C. A combination of experience and education. (Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements as specified above. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9.)

You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:

• A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: 1. Provides advisory support to Human Capital staff and leadership in a broad range of human capital management matters such as recruitment and placement, workforce planning, position management or personnel management; AND 2. Analyzes established processes, identifies potential issues, and recommends alternative procedures or process improvements OR
• B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree; OR
• C. A combination of experience and education. (Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements as specified above. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9.)

You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

• I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the following: 1. Provides advice and recommendations to Human Capital staff and leadership in a broad range of human capital management matters such as recruitment and placement, workforce planning, position management or personnel management; AND 2. Analyzes established processes, identifies potential issues, and develops alternative procedures or process improvements; AND 3. Prepares data and analyses on personnel demographics, grade distribution, staffing levels, and related workforce indicators to identify trends and develops findings or recommendations for consideration by Human Capital and leadership.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.