Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Chief, Human Resources Policy, Quality, & Compliance)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Washington, DC seeks a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Chief, HR Policy, Quality & Compliance) to lead HR policy, quality control, and compliance initiatives in a federal environment.

Executive leadership responsibilities include overseeing HR policy formulation, interpreting regulatory requirements, and implementing corrective actions across institutions, regional offices, and the Central Office. Telework is eligible.

Job description

Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Chief, Human Resources Policy, Quality, & Compliance)

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as the Chief, Human Resource (HR) Policy, Quality & Compliance, responsible for executive leadership and national oversight of two complementary program areas: (1) the HR Quality Control team, which conducts Bureau-wide audits, quality reviews, program evaluations, internal control assessments, and compliance measurement; and (2) the HR Policy & Compliance team, which develops HR policy, interprets regulatory requirements, administers compliance actions, maintains internal controls, and implements corrective actions derived from quality evaluation findings.

The Chief ensures both teams operate in a fully integrated manner, where empirical evaluative findings from Management and Program Analysts are translated into HR policy, procedural guidance, corrective action plans, and sustained compliance activities executed by HR Specialist staff.

Provides authoritative leadership to ensure Bureau HR policy remains current, legally sufficient, operationally feasible, and consistently applied across institutions, Regional Offices, and the Central Office.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

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Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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