Human Capital Specialist

Office of Management and Budget•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is in the Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Management and Operations Division, Office of Human Capital. The incumbent supports a team that provides OMB policy and management officials with advice, consultation, and assistance on human resources matters. The Human Capital Specialist provides comprehensive guidance on complex and sensitive human capital issues; advises on and implements personnel policies and strategies; and analyzes workforce data, characteristics, future needs, and organizational risks. The specialist develops data-driven recommendations and aligns human capital policies, programs, and workforce strategies with OMB’s mission, strategic goals, and performance outcomes. The role also involves recommending organizational and management solutions, developing approaches to attract talent, supporting employee learning and retention, and conducting workforce studies and analyses. The specialist plans and completes complex analyses, projects, and assignments, exercising substantial judgment and discretion to resolve difficult issues and reconcile stakeholder perspectives. As assigned, the specialist advises agency-wide boards, senior officials, and stakeholders and may lead or coordinate meetings concerning sensitive or controversial human resources matters. The position is GS-0301-13/14 and is within the Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. Employment is at-will; after two years of service, the employee may acquire competitive status, if applicable.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing; the position is a Drug Testing Designated Position covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program.
Direct deposit is required.
Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements: one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level or equivalent for the grade sought.
GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including comprehensive human capital advice and consultation across multiple human resources program areas; recommending procedures, processes, or management strategies to address recruitment and placement needs and improve organizational effectiveness; and conducting special studies to identify trends and assess future workforce needs.
GS-14: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including serving as a senior human capital advisor on complex and sensitive matters; developing, evaluating, or recommending organization-wide human resources strategies, policies, programs, or process improvements; conducting and evaluating special studies to identify trends and assess future workforce needs; and resolving complex issues by interpreting and adapting laws, regulations, policies, and administrative guidance and developing solutions when established approaches are insufficient.
Qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date.
A one-year trial or probationary period may be required if not previously completed in a competitive or excepted service position.
Education cannot be substituted for experience for this job series.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive advice and assistance to human capital staff, leadership, and hiring managers on complex and sensitive human capital matters.
Advise on and implement personnel policies and strategies involving recruitment and placement, personnel reassignments, and position management.
Track and analyze personnel resource allocations, workforce demographics, grade distribution, and other human capital data.
Assess workforce characteristics, future needs, and organizational risks; develop data-driven findings and recommendations.
Align human capital policies, programs, and workforce strategies with OMB’s mission, strategic goals, and performance outcomes.
Recommend organizational alternatives, management strategies, and human resources solutions to strengthen organizational performance.
Work with managers, human resources staff, and external or community organizations to develop approaches for attracting and acquiring talent responsive to OMB’s workforce requirements.
Develop and advocate strategies that support continuous learning, employee development, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
Conduct special studies and analyses to evaluate workforce and human capital program needs.
Plan, coordinate, and complete complex human capital analyses, projects, and special assignments involving diverse and emerging issues.
Use judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, and discretion to resolve difficult human capital issues and integrate stakeholder positions into constructive outcomes.
Serve as an advisor to agency-wide boards, senior officials, and other stakeholders, as assigned.
Lead or coordinate meetings that require justification, defense, negotiation, or explanation of sensitive and controversial human resources matters.