Human Resources Specialist (Compensation), NF-05

Defense Human Resources Activity

Alexandria (VA)

On-site

USD 122,000 - 185,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Defense Human Resources Activity in Alexandria, VA, is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (Compensation), NF-05, to support wage surveys and compensation analyses for DoD programs. The role involves coordinating wage data collection, reviewing forms, and advising on job matches and internal alignment.

Flexibility exists in work arrangements; the position includes responsibilities across LWSC/B interactions and development of wage-setting policies, with heavy emphasis on independent analysis

Qualifications

Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated.
Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays.
Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, monitor and process Full Scale, Wage Change, and special wage surveys for Nonappropriated Fund wage setting.
Travels to host activity for orientation briefing of Local Wage Survey Committee/Board(LWSC/B) and Installation Commanders; trains local wage survey data collectors; and reviews wage data collected.
Advises LWSC/B on the review of wage data forms for job matches, company acceptability, and internal alignment of jobs, and resolves any procedural questions or problems.
Analyzes wage data, proposes wage lines and prepares exhibits for the review of supervisor. Assignments are drawn from the largest and/or most complex areas, requiring expertise and sound judgment to resolve conflicts or problems with installation commands, unions and private industry firms.
Plans and carries out studies to develop or improve wage-setting practices and programs of the DoD Wage and Salary Division. Develops and recommends new or revised policies and programs, including plans and procedures for their implementation and operation. Work assignments are performed independently but reviewed for conformance with policy and for application of guidelines.

Job description

Human Resources Specialist (Compensation), NF-05

Hiring Agency: Defense Human Resources Activity

The Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service is the DOD enterprise leader in the development and delivery of civilian personnel policies and HR solutions that strengthen mission readiness. It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent is an experienced project officer responsible for coordinating, monitoring and processing Full Scale, Wage Change, and special wage surveys for Nonappropriated Fund wage setting. Travels to host activity for orientation briefing of Local Wage Survey Committee/Board(LWSC/B) and Installation Commanders; trains local wage survey data collectors; and reviews wage data collected.

Advises LWSC/B on the review of wage data forms for job matches, company acceptability, and internal alignment of jobs, and resolves any procedural questions or problems. Analyzes wage data, proposes wage lines and prepares exhibits for the review of supervisor. Assignments are drawn from the largest and/or most complex areas, requiring expertise and sound judgment to resolve conflicts or problems with installation commands, unions and private industry firms.

Plans and carries out studies to develop or improve wage-setting practices and programs of the DoD Wage and Salary Division. Develops and recommends new or revised policies and programs, including plans and procedures for their implementation and operation. Work assignments are performed independently but reviewed for conformance with policy and for application of guidelines.

Requirements & Education

Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted.

Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Human Resources Activity, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $184559/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.