TS/SCI Administrative Specialist (HR & Recruiting)

Cherokee Federal; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6% 401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

Job summary

Cherokee Insights, part of Cherokee Federal, is seeking an Administrative Specialist to support recruitment, employee relations, and personnel action processing for mission-critical programs at Fort Meade, MD. Starting salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. This role emphasizes confidentiality, HR administration, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressive administrative experience with knowledge of military policies and processes.
• Experience in HR recruitment support, employee relations, or personnel action processing.
• Experience in military correspondence, policies or procedures, providing technical guidance on style and formats.
• Database entry abilities and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and written/spoken communication; handle confidential information.
• Experience organizing office files and documentation.
• Must be a US Citizen; active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a desk.

Responsibilities

• Process and document HR actions involving forms, authorities, action codes, and pay systems.
• Manage the applicant flow from initial application to final screening.
• Update applicant data and records in the activity accessions.
• Track and communicate with prospective program members.
• Respond to applicants’ inquiries and provide program information.
• Receive and process routine and complex personnel actions.
• Perform tasks for security clearance validation and processing.
• Provide administrative HR support, record-keeping, and HR system entry.
• Develop and deliver briefings, calendars, strategies, and meetings notes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment support

Employee relations

Communication skills

Security clearance process

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

HR data systems

Database entry tools

Job description

Cherokee Insights, part of Cherokee Federal, is seeking an Administrative Specialist to support recruitment, employee relations, and personnel action processing for mission-critical programs at Fort Meade, MD. Starting salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. This role emphasizes confidentiality, HR administration, and cross-functional coordination.