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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

DHS Headquarters · Department of Homeland Security

📍 Springfield, Virginia 💰 $143913 – $187093/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: DHS Headquarters
Department: Department of Homeland Security
Location: Springfield, Virginia
Salary: $143913 – $187093/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Secret
Date Posted: 2026-11-02
Application Deadline: 2026-11-05

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), Human Capital Policy and Programs (HCPP). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior policy analyst and key advisor to the HCPP Director, Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO), and DHS Components on a variety of human capital issues related to HCPP's program and policy responsibilities. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Key Responsibilities

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST, GS-0201-14, your typical work assignments may include: Providing expert advice, assistance, program development, management, and evaluation in all areas of Title 5 and non-Title 5 compensation management, to include a variety of pay systems including the general schedule, wage and pay-for-performance systems, executive compensation and other related compensation program functions.

Reviewing proposed compensation legislation, policy, and regulations, identifying impact on organization and components, developing organizational position and providing written responses, comments and implementing regulations and policies. Researching and analyzing specific issues and questions involving the personnel management functional specialties for which the Agency is responsible.

Developing a broad range of written materials including policy documents, information papers, briefings, analytical reports, statistical analysis, regulations, draft legislation, and correspondence. Monitoring the progress of legislative and administrative changes and assuring that the Agency interests are represented; ensuring that stakeholders are kept aware of impending changes and proposals related to Compensation.

All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5-business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements & Education

Not Applicable

Contact

erica.wilson@hq.dhs.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with DHS Headquarters, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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