Supervisory HR Specialist

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

11d • Onsite

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 must perform duties on site at a designated office location. The role provides expert oversight of Federal retirement and employee benefits programs and supervises the staff and operations responsible for their administration. The announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the day 100 applications are received or on the stated closing date, whichever comes first.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, performing all of the specified experience areas.
• Experience providing supervisory or lead-level oversight of Federal retirement and employee benefits programs, such as FERS, CSRS, TSP, FEHB, and FEGLI, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant administration.
• Experience performing and reviewing complex retirement computations and counseling activities, including eligibility determinations, annuity estimates, and benefits options in accordance with Federal laws and regulations.
• Experience serving as a senior technical advisor and subject matter expert on complex and sensitive benefits and retirement issues, providing authoritative guidance to employees, management, and HR staff.
• Experience providing expert counseling and oversight on disability retirement cases, including eligibility determinations, interpretation of regulatory requirements, annuity impact calculations, and FEHB/FEGLI coverage continuity.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment and successfully complete a background security investigation with favorable adjudication.
• Must meet time-in-grade restrictions by the announcement closing date and all qualification requirements by the closing date.
• Applicants must document exact employment dates and hours worked per week when applicable; part-time experience must include average weekly hours and dates.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or receive full credit from a U.S. accredited college or university.

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, advising management officials, employees, and HR staff 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 employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Incentives may be authorized, subject to factors including funding availability. Possible incentives 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.

What This Job Offers

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