Human Resources Support Specialist - Junior

DEFTEC Corporation; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with match

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

DEFTEC Corporation is seeking a Junior Human Resources Support Specialist to support the Contingency Operations (CO) Department at Fort Belvoir, VA. The role focuses on tracking HR actions, onboarding, awards, and documentation in DTRA workflows, providing essential support to senior leaders in a fast-paced defense environment.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance, a high school diploma, and 1–3 years of HR support experience.

Qualifications

• Citizenship in the U.S. required.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• High School Diploma required.
• 1–3 years of government, military, or corporate HR support experience.
• Ability to write clear, concise correspondence with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project).
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Track HR actions for recruitment, onboarding, retention, and awards for Civilians and Military.
• Assist with drafting and submitting documents into DTRA workflow platforms.
• Prepare reports and presentations to support senior leader decision making.
• Assist with processing medical evaluations and in/out-processing employees as needed.

Skills

Security clearance

MS Office

Written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Government/DoD experience

Education

High School Diploma

BS/BA degree desired

Tools

TEAMS

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Project

Job description

Human Resources Support Specialist - Junior

Fort Belvoir, VA

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

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• 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
• One to three (3) years of professional Government-agency, military, or corporate experience human resource support
• 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA degree desired

Work Location

• Defense Threat Reduction Center (DTRC), Fort. Belvoir, Virginia.

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.

AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Aff. The company 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.