This position is for a Human Resources Specialist located in the Employee-Management Relations Division, Employee Relations Branch of NNSA Human Resources. You will serve as an advisor and operational consultant on a variety of federal programs such as, but not limited to, employee relations, performance management, reasonable accommodations, security, suitability, and drug testing.
This announcement will close on September 4, 2026 or once 75 applications are received, whichever occurs first.
As a Human Resources Specialist at the full performance level, you will: Provide expert strategic advice, including the interpretation and application of laws, regulations, and policies, to managers on employee relations cases.
Advise managers on the establishment NNSA's performance management system to include development of performance objectives and standards; aligning employee performance with organizational goals; performance requirements; evaluation, feedback and recognition techniques; and the overall adequacy of performance plans.
Research, interpret, and apply HR concepts, principles, practices and case laws to analyze and craft defensible solutions and define legal and factual parameters/issues of cases. Develop and revise existing policies and procedures to ensure consistency in their application. Design and deliver training, workshops, and briefings on strategic human capital topics to internal and external stakeholders.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home.
You must submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution listing the college/university, degree confirmation date(s) and applicable courses for the position you are applying to. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S.
education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. **If you are selected, official transcripts will be required.**
jennifer.chandler@nnsa.doe.gov
This position is with National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $52727 – $99404/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Q Access Authorization security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-04.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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