Human Resources Specialist

DEFTEC Corporation; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DEFTEC Corporation invites applications for a Junior Human Resources Support Specialist supporting the Contingency Operations Department at DTRA, Fort Belvoir, VA. You will assist with recruitment, onboarding, awards processing, and data reporting to support senior leaders.

Ideal candidates are U.S. citizens with an active Secret clearance, a high school diploma, and at least 5 years of HR support experience in government, military, or corporate environments.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• 5+ years of HR support experience in government, military, or corporate environments.
• Experience with civilian hiring processes (CONUS/OCONUS) and reporting.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate correspondence with strong quality control.

Responsibilities

• Provide support tracking HR actions related to recruitment, onboarding, retention, and awards for Civilians and Military.
• Assist with drafting and processing documentation for DTRA workflow platforms.
• Prepare data and reports to support senior leadership decisions.
• Assist with personnel in-processing and out-processing as needed.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Time management

Coordination and reporting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by the critical missions of our clients, and we are driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

DEFTEC Corporation is seeking a junior Human Resources Support Specialist for a position supporting the Contingency Operations (CO) Department at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), located at Fort Belvoir, VA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support in tracking human resource actions and activities related to recruitment (hiring and onboarding), retention, and awards programs for Civilians and Military.
• Support the CO Department with honorary civilian awards, to include assisting with drafting, proofing, and submitting all documentation required into appropriate DTRA workflow platforms.
• Perform complex tasks involving gathering, analyzing, and compiling data and information into well-written reports and presentations, to support senior leader decision making.
• Maintain awareness of annual due outs, such as the Department's military evaluations, and assist with in processing and out-processing employees, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Possess an active Secret security clearance
• High School Diploma
• 5+ years' experience in professional Government-agency, military, or corporate experience human resource support
• Strong experience in civilian hiring process whether CONUS or OCONUS, classified or not
• Experience working in a time-sensitive environment with a high-level of accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and articulate correspondence with a focus on quality control and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of coordination requirements for the successful preparation and approval of reports, briefings, memoranda, and presentations.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, plan, problem solve and adapt in a fast-paced and strategic environment under minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (e.g., TEAMS, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project).

Work Location:

• DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement.
• DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affinnative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding , and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.