Industrial Relations Specialist

National Nuclear Security Administration; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 108,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

National Nuclear Security Administration in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Industrial Relations Specialist to oversee all human resources functions for one or more DOE/NNSA Management and Operating contracts. You will develop and review HR policies, manage cost structures, and ensure compliance with mission needs.

You will negotiate advance HR cost agreements, design performance measures, and evaluate contractor performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in human resources for DOE/NNSA contracts is desirable.
• Knowledge of federal contracting and oversight of contractor HR programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and reviews HR policies for DOE/NNSA M&O contracts.
• Provides recommendations to senior NNSA management on agency-wide HR policy.
• Negotiates advance agreements on HR costs including salaries, pay structures, and employee benefits.
• Develops annual performance measures for contractor HR activities and uses DOE/NNSA systems to evaluate contractors.
• Evaluates contractor performance against annual HR measures and supports related governance panels.

Skills

HR policy development

Negotiation

Contractor HR

Performance measures

Cost analysis

Job description

• Hiring Agency: National Nuclear Security Administration
• Department: Department of Energy
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Q Access Authorization

This position is located in the Office of Partnership and Acquisition Services, Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration. As a Industrial Relations Specialist, you will be responsible for the oversight of all human resources functions for one or more Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Agency (DOE/NNSA) Management and Operating (M&O) Contracts.

Key Responsibilities

The Industrial Relations Specialist: Develops and reviews policies and procedures relating to the implementation of human resource management programs, plans, and processes of the assigned contractor to ensure human resources for DOE/NNSA mission accomplishments are provided efficiently and effectively.

Provides recommendations to senior NNSA management regarding agency-wide policy in the area of contractor human resources and provides assistance with its development and implementation.

Develops and negotiates advance agreements on costs for human resources in M&O contracts including provisions regarding the reasonableness of contractors' costs and practices for salaries, pay structures, annual compensation increase plans, individual executive salaries, workforce planning and utilization, employee benefits, such as vacation, holidays, paid time off, group insurance, pensions, and employee travel and relocation.

Develops and negotiates annual performance measures for contractor human resource management activities which are included in various DOE/NNSA systems used to evaluate contractors (including the Performance Evaluation Plan, Objectives Matrix, Plant Appraisal process and the Award Fee determination process).

Evaluates contractor performance against the annual measures and recommends final contractor appraisal for human resources to the appropriate management panel (e.g., Award Fee Board and/or Performance Appraisal Review Board). Performs other duties, as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Education may not be substituted for experience Do not submit transcripts.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $107592 - $165288/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Q Access Authorization security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

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