Supervisory HR Specialist

Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services • Washington, DC

11d

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Administration, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. The selectee remains in their current duty location. The role provides expert technical oversight of Federal retirement and employee benefits programs and supervises the branch responsible for their administration.

The position requires analyzing complex retirement and benefits cases, advising management officials, employees, and Human Resources staff, and directing branch operations. The announcement closes at 11:59 PM when 100 applications have been received or on the stated closing date, whichever occurs first.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade restrictions by the announcement closing date.
• Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in Federal service.
• Have supervisory or lead-level oversight experience with Federal retirement and employee benefits programs, such as FERS, CSRS, TSP, FEHB, and FEGLI.
• Have experience performing and reviewing complex retirement computations and counseling, including eligibility determinations, annuity estimates, and benefits options, in compliance with Federal laws and regulations.
• Have experience serving as a senior technical advisor or subject matter expert resolving complex and sensitive retirement and benefits issues.
• Have experience providing expert counseling and oversight on disability retirement cases, including eligibility, regulatory interpretation, annuity impacts, and FEHB/FEGLI coverage continuity.
• Complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication; all qualifications are subject to investigation.
• A financial disclosure statement may be required, and a probationary or trial period may be required.
• Applicants must document employment dates and hours worked per week when applicable; experience outside the official position’s series and grade may require supporting documentation.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or receive full credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.

Nice To Haves

• Incentives, if authorized, may include moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, and creditable service for annual leave based on prior non-federal work or uniformed military service.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance and oversight for Federal retirement and benefits programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze and resolve complex retirement and benefits cases and provide authoritative guidance on retirement eligibility, benefits entitlements, and program requirements.
• Plan, direct, and evaluate branch operations, including workload management, quality assurance, process improvement, performance metrics, and customer service objectives.
• Supervise and develop staff responsible for retirement and benefits administration by assigning work, evaluating performance, coaching employees, and ensuring organizational goals are met.
• Perform and review complex retirement computations and counseling, including eligibility determinations, annuity estimates, and benefits options.
• Provide expert counseling and oversight on disability retirement cases, including eligibility, regulatory requirements, annuity impacts, and continuity of FEHB/FEGLI coverage.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Potential incentives, if authorized, may include moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, or creditable service for annual leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed