Human Capital Specialist

Office of Management and Budget • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Management and Operations Division, Office of Human Capital. The incumbent supports a team that provides policy and management officials at OMB with management advice, consultation, and assistance on human resources matters. The position is advertised at the GS-0301-11/12 levels. Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.

Under supervision, the Human Capital Specialist advises managers and senior officials on human capital matters; develops recruitment and talent acquisition strategies with managers, HR staff, and other stakeholders; analyzes and recommends improvements to human capital policies and processes; and conducts workforce planning and analyses to inform strategic workforce and resource decisions.

The role is subject to federal employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship or nationality, applicable Selective Service registration, pre-employment and random drug testing, and suitability requirements. Relocation expenses will not be paid. A one-year trial or probationary period may be required if not previously completed. The position is a Drug Testing Designated Position under the EOP Drug-Free Workplace Program. More than one selection may be made from the announcement.

Applicants must meet the applicable qualification requirements by the announcement closing date. At GS-11, applicants may qualify through the specified specialized experience, qualifying graduate education, or a combination of education and experience. At GS-12, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including human capital advice and recommendations, process analysis and improvement, and preparation and analysis of workforce data. Qualifying paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer experience, may be credited. Education used to qualify must be documented; foreign education must meet the stated equivalency requirements.

The announcement also describes VEOA eligibility, active-duty applicants’ certification requirements, CTAP/ICTAP selection-priority criteria, and reasonable-accommodation procedures for online assessments. The role is a federal government position with access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type and other factors, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing; the position is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment.
• May be required to complete a one-year trial or probationary period if one has not previously been completed in a competitive or excepted service position.
• All qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date; only experience and education obtained by that date will be considered.
• For GS-11, either one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 providing advisory support in human capital matters and analyzing processes and recommending improvements; a qualifying Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M.; or a qualifying combination of experience and education.
• For GS-12, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 involving human capital advice and recommendations, analysis of established processes and development of alternative procedures or improvements, and analysis of workforce indicators such as demographics, grade distribution, and staffing levels.
• Education used to qualify must be supported by transcripts or other documentation. Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited institution.
• Applicants seeking VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures must be preference eligible or a veteran separated after at least three years of continuous active service under honorable conditions. Active-duty applicants must provide the specified certification of expected honorable discharge or release within 120 days of application.
• CTAP/ICTAP applicants seeking selection priority must meet program eligibility criteria, be rated well-qualified with a score of at least 85, and submit supporting documentation.
• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation for USA Hire assessments must submit their request and supporting documentation before starting the assessments; assessments must be completed within the specified 48-hour period when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide human capital management advice and consultation to managers and senior officials on a broad range of human resources matters.
• Develop and implement recruitment and talent acquisition strategies in collaboration with managers, human resources staff, and other stakeholders to identify recruitment opportunities, address unique staffing requirements, and attract talent for organizational needs.
• Analyze and recommend human capital policies, procedures, and processes involving recruitment and placement, personnel reassignments, position management, and other human resources programs to improve effectiveness and support management decisions.
• Conduct workforce planning and human capital analyses involving personnel resource allocations, workforce demographics, and other workforce data to identify trends and support strategic workforce and resource decisions.
• At the GS-12 level, prepare data and analyses on personnel demographics, grade distribution, staffing levels, and related workforce indicators; identify trends and develop findings or recommendations for Human Capital and leadership consideration.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available, subject to eligibility based on position type and other factors. Specific benefits are not detailed; applicants are advised to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level