Human Resources Specialist

Defense Contract Audit Agency

Lowell (MA)

On-site

USD 97,000 - 133,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Defense Contract Audit Agency seeks a federal HR Specialist to oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding for civilian staff. You will guide merit promotion processes, Delegated Examining, and related DoD personnel programs.

Responsibilities include advising agencies on hiring policies, ensuring compliance with USA Hire assessments, and managing the end-to-end process from job posting to placement.

Qualifications

  • There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

  • Provides comprehensive advisory services for Federal civilian recruitment, selection, and placement. Manages the hiring process from job offer to onboarding, including guidance on merit promotion, Delegated Examining, and the DoD PPP.

Job description

  • Hiring Agency: Defense Contract Audit Agency

Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment.

Key Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive advisory services for Federal civilian recruitment, selection, and placement. Manages the hiring process from job offer to onboarding, including guidance on merit promotion, Delegated Examining, and the DoD PPP.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Contract Audit Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $97307 – $133142/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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