Human Resources Specialist (Military)

Army National Guard Units • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position in the Ohio G1 MILPO, National Guard. The position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters-State (JFHQ-State) G1 Military Personnel Office under the Incentives Program and serves as an Incentives Specialist reporting to the State Incentives Manager. The position implements the State’s Incentive Program and subordinate programs, including SRIP, AMEDD, SLRP, CLRP, and BRS-CP, by executing policy and processing incentive contracts and actions. It administers incentive contracts and programs, processes payments, validates documentation, and ensures policy compliance.

The specialist reviews policies related to contract monitoring, termination notifications, Congressional inquiries, and Inspector General complaints. The role reviews routine cases, prepares discrepancy memorandums, ensures timely notifications, coordinates Exception to Policy submissions, and reviews reports and documents throughout incentive processing for accuracy and submission to the State Incentives Manager. The specialist also supports training and oversight of lower-echelon system operators, analyzes trends, makes recommendations, and conducts briefings and training for the Recruit Sustainment Program and Soldier Readiness Program, along with other sessions directed by state leadership.

The position requires federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation and the ability to obtain and maintain the clearance designated by the State. A trial period may be required. Travel by military and/or commercial aircraft may be required for temporary duty. The position is designated as Essential Personnel and may require duty during a state emergency or disaster. Irregular or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required, including hours outside the normal duty day. Direct deposit is mandatory.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance designated by the State through the Position Designation Tool.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
• Must be able to serve as Essential Personnel and may be required to work in preparation for or in response to a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required, including work outside the normal duty day.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• General experience: three years of progressively responsible experience, including one year equivalent to at least GS-4, demonstrating ability to analyze problems, gather pertinent data, recognize solutions, plan and organize work, and communicate effectively orally and in writing; general clerical experience is not creditable.
• Specialized experience must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position successfully and be equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression.
• For education substitution for specialized experience: a related master’s or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D. may qualify; transcripts or other documentation must be provided to support education claims.

Responsibilities

• Implement the State Incentive Program and subordinate programs, including SRIP, AMEDD, SLRP, CLRP, and BRS-CP, through policy execution and processing of contracts and actions.
• Administer incentive contracts and programs and process payments, validating documentation and ensuring compliance with policy.
• Continuously review policies related to contract monitoring, termination notifications, Congressional inquiries, and applicable Inspector General complaints.
• Review routine cases, prepare discrepancy memorandums for Soldiers, and ensure timely notifications.
• Serve as liaison between the State Incentives Office and lower echelons, providing timely notifications to Soldiers regarding contract discrepancies.
• Coordinate Exception to Policy submissions by ensuring proper documentation and developing tracking mechanisms.
• Review reports and documents concerning incentive processing—including issuance, establishment, monitoring, payment, and termination—for accuracy and submit them to the State Incentives Manager.
• Support training and oversight of lower-echelon system operators to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Analyze and report trends observed during training and ongoing activities and make recommendations to the State Incentives Manager.
• Organize and conduct detailed briefings for the Recruit Sustainment Program and Soldier Readiness Program, as well as other training directed by state leadership.
• Ensure training materials are relevant, current, and effectively communicated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED