Human Resources Specialist (Performance Management)

Development Finance Corporation•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM). The Human Resources Specialist (Performance Management) serves as a technical expert in performance management programs and administers performance appraisal systems and awards programs for General Schedule (GS), Administratively Determined (AD), and Senior Level (SL) employees. The position is not in a bargaining unit. The specialist advises supervisors and managers on performance objectives and recognition; develops and revises DFC performance management policies; coordinates the annual performance management cycle; monitors the completion of performance plans, midyear reviews, and annual evaluations; and administers discretionary awards. The duties are suitable for telework, although any episodic or emergency telework requires supervisor approval and eligibility under the Telework Act. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Selection may require a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Submit a resume and supporting documents.
Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements, generally one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level.
For GS-14 qualification, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in Federal service that includes advising supervisors and employees on GS and SES performance appraisal standards; assisting with administration of a Federal Government performance management information system; serving as a senior manager or lead of an agency performance management program and providing expert advice on relevant Federal rules and regulations; and leading performance management training or briefings for agency employees.
Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
May be required to complete a probationary period.

Responsibilities

Advise and assist supervisors and managers in developing performance objectives and recognizing performance.
Develop, review, and revise performance management policies governing GS, AD, and SL positions.
Keep OHRM and DFC leadership informed of critical issues affecting implementation of the performance management process, recommend decision points to senior management, and seek guidance on complex or high-impact matters.
Plan and administer the annual performance management cycle, including communications to supervisors about performance plan establishment, midpoint reviews, and year-end closeout.
Collaborate with executive leadership, Human Resources, supervisors, budget staff, and other stakeholders to monitor timely completion of performance plans, midyear reviews, and annual evaluations.
Administer discretionary awards programs by communicating procedures and budget guidance, evaluating award nominations for policy compliance, recommending approval or denial to Human Resources leadership, and processing approved awards for timely payment.