Talent and Development Specialist

U.S. House of Representative; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. House of Representatives is seeking an experienced HR professional to support the Chief Administrative Officer in human resources operations for members, officers, and staff.

The role emphasizes knowledge of House employment laws, regulatory guidelines, and the unique congressional environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, relationship-building with Members and staff, and ability to provide practical, timely HR solutions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal (Legislative Branch preferred) and private sector HR programs and procedures.
• Knowledge of recruiting, hiring, and talent development.
• Ability to analyze problems and evaluate viewpoints and proposals.
• Ability to exercise discretion.
• Knowledge of employee engagement principles and practices.

Skills

HR knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Consultative selling/solutions

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, business, management, or organizational development

Job description

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the House of Representatives and Legislative Branch employment laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Demonstrated understanding of the congressional office environment, including the unique staffing challenges, operational demands, and priorities of Member offices.
• Experience building relationships with Members, office leadership, congressional staff, or external stakeholders.
• Strong customer service and consultative experience with the ability to assess needs and provide thoughtful, practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting information and facilitating discussions with diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in field related to the social sciences, business, management, or organizational development preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experiencehiring, managing, and mentoring staff in a House Member, Leadership or Committee office is preferred.
• Two to five years of professional experience working in a U.S. House of Representatives Member office is preferred.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSA) and Competency Requirements:

• Knowledge of Federal (Legislative Branch preferred) and private sector HR programs and procedures.
• Knowledge of best practices, concepts, and programs in the areas of recruiting, hiring, and developing talent.
• Ability to analyze problems and evaluate viewpoints and proposals.
• Ability to exercise discretion.
• Knowledge of employee engagement principles and practices.
• Skill in coordination and consultation.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply communication methods and principles.
• Knowledge of training, facilitation, and presentation principles.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply strategic communication methods and principles.
• All employees within CAO are expected to demonstrate the following general competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Orientation, Knowledge of Relevant Policies, Procedures, and Processes, Priority Management, and Problem Resolution.

Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).