Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Federal Defender)

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts is seeking a Chief of the Program Operations Federal Defender Human Resources Branch (HRB) within the Defender Services Office (DSO) in Washington, DC.

The role will lead HR policy, process, and strategy to support counsel under the Criminal Justice Act and related mandates. The incumbent will supervise a multi-disciplinary HR team, drive data-driven improvements, and ensure internal controls align with OPM standards for General Schedule positions,

Qualifications

• Leading a multi-disciplinary team focused on HR policy, process, and strategy.
• Researching, analyzing data, monitoring trends, and recommending improvements to HR programs and controls.
• Managing routine to complex human resources functions in federal and/or private sectors.

Skills

Leading multi-disciplinary team

Data analysis & trend monitoring

HR functions management

Job description

The mission of the Defender Services program is to ensure that the right to counsel guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment, the Criminal Justice Act (CJA), 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, and other statutory mandates is enforced on behalf of those who cannot afford to retain counsel. The incumbent will serve as the Chief of the Program Operations Federal Defender Human Resources Branch (HRB) for the Defender Services Office (DSO).

Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.

Specialized Experience:

• 1. Leading multi-disciplinary team focused on HR policy, process, and strategy, including providing clear guidance, effective task delegation, and staff support.
• 2. Conducting research, analyzing data, monitoring trends, and making recommendations to improve HR programs, policies, operations and internal controls.
• 3. Managing routine to complex human resources functions in federal and/or private sector.

Highly Desired

• Society of Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Certification.