WHS HR Specialist II DEDEU Certified Clearance Reqd

C Evans Consulting; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC is seeking an experienced DE-Certified Federal HR Staffing Specialist to support WHS/HRD under a DoD contract, delivering cradle-to-grave federal staffing and classification services.

Join a high-impact team operating within the DoD's 60-day hiring model, using USAS and DCPDS to streamline hiring, ensure merit system and EEO compliance, and coordinate offers and onboarding across hiring actions.

Qualifications

• Active DEU certification is required and current.
• Three years of hands-on federal staffing and recruitment experience, including issuing certificates of eligibles.
• In-depth knowledge of federal hiring authorities (DE, MP, DHA, Pathways, Schedule A).
• Experience with USA Staffing (USAS) and DCPDS.
• Working knowledge of federal HR regulations (Title 5, DCIPS, CES).
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain interim Secret clearance.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage 25–30 active hiring actions across all phases of the recruitment lifecycle.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on job analyses, assessments, and recruitment strategies.
• Create and post vacancy announcements in USA Staffing (USAS).
• Use DoD HR systems—DCPDS and automated staffing tools—to streamline the hiring process.
• Review applicant eligibility and qualifications, applying veterans’ preference criteria.
• Issue certificates of eligibles under delegated examining authority.
• Coordinate tentative and final job offers and onboarding steps.
• Respond to inquiries from applicants, hiring managers, and stakeholders.
• Participate in hiring process improvement initiatives, SOP updates, and policy documentation.
• Work within the timelines established by the DoD 60-Day Hiring Model.
• Ensure compliance with merit system principles and EEO laws.
• Maintain daily updates in the hiring tracking tool to keep actions aligned with 60-day time-to-hire goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Active Delegated Examining (DEU) certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

USA Staffing (USAS)

DCPDS

Job description

About Us

CEC is a trusted provider of human capital consulting to federal agencies, helping them solve their most complex workforce challenges. We are committed to delivering smart, responsive, and mission-focused solutions.

What You'll Do

CEC is seeking an experienced DE-Certified Federal HR Staffing Specialist to support Washington Headquarters Services, Human Resources Directorate (WHS/HRD) under a Department of Defense contract. You will join a high-impact team delivering cradle-to-grave federal staffing and classification services, supporting mission-critical hiring initiatives under the Department of Defense's accelerated 60-day hiring model.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage 25–30 active hiring actions across all phases of the recruitment lifecycle


• Collaborate with hiring managers on job analyses, assessments, and recruitment strategies


• Create and post vacancy announcements in USA Staffing (USAS)


• Use DoD HR systems — the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) and automated staffing tools — to streamline the hiring process


• Review applicant eligibility and qualifications, applying specialized experience and veterans’ preference criteria


• Issue certificates of eligibles under delegated examining authority


• Coordinate tentative and final job offers and onboarding steps


• Respond to inquiries from applicants, hiring managers, and stakeholders


• Participate in hiring process improvement initiatives, SOP updates, and policy documentation


• Work within the timelines established by the DoD 60-Day Hiring Model


• Ensure compliance with merit system principles and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws


• Maintain daily updates in the hiring tracking tool to keep actions aligned with 60-day time-to-hire goals

Requirements

• Active Delegated Examining (DEU) certification, current and unexpired


• Three (3) years of hands-on federal staffing and recruitment experience, including personally issuing certificates of eligibles


• In-depth knowledge of federal hiring authorities (e.g., DE, MP, DHA, Pathways, Schedule A)


• Demonstrated working experience in USA Staffing (USAS) and DCPDS


• Working knowledge of federal HR regulations, including Title 5, DCIPS, and CES


• Active Secret clearance, or Secret-eligible with the ability to obtain and maintain an interim Secret


• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills


• Bachelor's degree preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or WHS environments


• Familiarity with direct-hire recruiting events and LinkedIn talent mining


• Knowledge of performance metrics related to time-to-hire, certificate quality, and compliance


• Experience working at the intersection of classification and staffing

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package


• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off (PTO)


• Flexible schedule within core business hours (6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday–Friday)


• A direct role in a high-profile DoD hiring reform initiative

CEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background checks and a drug-free workplace are required.

Compensation:
$105,000-$115,000 per year