Senior Position Classification Specialist

DRT Strategies; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DRT Strategies, Inc. seeks specialists to provide professional position classification support services to federal agencies, ensuring accurate PDs, proper series and grade determinations, and continuous quality control across FDA centers and programs.

The role requires adapting OPM classification standards, drafting PDs, and delivering data-driven reporting to support strategic workforce initiatives and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with classification policies, standards and compliance.
• Experience delivering comprehensive classification services to government agencies.
• Excellent organization and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Consultation Phase: Schedule and conduct pre-consultation meetings with Centers, Offices, and Programs to gather information necessary to classify positions.
• PD Review and Development Phase: Review existing PDs and draft new or revised PDs per OPM and FDA classification standards; ensure PDs reflect duties and qualifications.
• Classification Determination Phase: Apply OPM standards to determine appropriate series, title, grade and pay plan; document decisions with written rationale.
• Classification Review and Appeals Support Phase: Support the review of classification determinations upon request.
• Desk Audit Support Phase: Coordinate and conduct desk audits to verify PD accuracy and support determinations.
• Records and Audit File Maintenance Phase: Audit completed packages and maintain case files per records retention schedules.
• Continuous Communication & Quality Control: Conduct quality reviews to ensure compliance and respond to inquiries with timely status updates.

Skills

Classification policies & compliance

Government consulting

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

DRT Strategies, Inc. seeks specialists to provide professional position classification support services to federal agencies, ensuring accurate PDs, proper series and grade determinations, and continuous quality control across FDA centers and programs.

The role requires adapting OPM classification standards, drafting PDs, and delivering data-driven reporting to support strategic workforce initiatives and regulatory compliance.