HR Programs & Workforce Analytics Specialist (Subject Matter Expert I)

FedWriters, Inc.•Silver Spring, MD

14d•$81,000 - $85,800•Hybrid

About The Position

As an HR Programs & Workforce Analytics Specialist for FWI supporting NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) Chief Financial and Administrative Office (CFO-CAO), you will serve as a strategic human capital partner to the Employee Services Division (ESD), providing expert guidance across the full spectrum of HR functions — from staffing and classification to performance management, awards, and workforce analytics. You will help ensure that NOAA's OAR workforce strategy is data-driven, compliant, and responsive to the needs of leadership at every level. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced federal environment, communicates complex HR policy clearly, and brings both the technical and interpersonal skills to make a lasting impact on the people side of one of the nation's most important science agencies.

Requirements

BA/BS in a technical or business discipline — Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a closely related field preferred; advanced degrees or certifications may qualify for shorter periods of required experience
4+ years of professional and/or academic experience
Demonstrated experience supporting federal HR operations, including personnel action processing, position classification, staffing and recruitment, and performance management programs
Familiarity with federal HR information systems and personnel action request (PAR) workflows, including experience with HR-related databases and reporting platforms
Proficiency with data analytics tools such as Google Sheets, Google Data Studio, SQL, or Tableau; demonstrated ability to analyze workforce data and produce actionable reports for leadership
Experience developing and delivering HR training sessions or informational briefings for diverse federal audiences
Working knowledge of federal HR regulations, OPM guidance, and agency-level HR policy implementation
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, managers, and HR colleagues in a federal environment
Experience supporting Executive Resources, awards programs, or workforce analytics functions in a federal agency preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearance

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain communication channels with the Office of Human Capital Services and relevant stakeholders to support efficient consultation and issue resolution within 24 to 48 hours
Conduct and contribute to regular training sessions — including SOAR and Knowvember training seminars — for internal and external stakeholders on human capital topics including staffing, recruitment, classification, position management, awards, time and attendance, and workforce analytics
Foster strong relationships with OAR leadership, Administrative Officers, and HR liaisons to understand their needs and provide tailored guidance in collaboration with HR Business Advisors and ESD staff
Collaborate with key stakeholders on strategic planning related to administrative HR matters, aligning initiatives with organizational goals and OAR mission priorities
Enter and submit personnel actions in strict compliance with applicable policies and regulations; address deviations or delays promptly in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
Continuously monitor and optimize HR information systems to ensure they meet organizational needs; support managers and ESD staff on effective data management, reporting, and system utilization
Apply specialized knowledge to provide expert analysis of HR data, identifying trends, patterns, and areas for improvement across the OAR workforce
Utilize statistical data analytics tools — including Google Platform, SQL, and/or Tableau — to analyze HR data, generate insights, and provide regular reports on personnel actions and HR-related data sources
Provide broad program support to ESD across Executive Resources, Awards, Performance Management, Workforce Analytics, policy implementation, student programs, procurement, and other ESD functions as assigned
Apply specialized knowledge to gather facts, research and analyze human capital data, and develop conclusions, recommendations, and strategies for ESD and OAR leadership