This position is located in the Office of Partnership and Acquisition Services, Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration. As a Industrial Relations Specialist, you will be responsible for the oversight of all human resources functions for one or more Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Agency (DOE/NNSA) Management and Operating (M&O) Contracts.
The Industrial Relations Specialist: Develops and reviews policies and procedures relating to the implementation of human resource management programs, plans, and processes of the assigned contractor to ensure human resources for DOE/NNSA mission accomplishments are provided efficiently and effectively.
Provides recommendations to senior NNSA management regarding agency-wide policy in the area of contractor human resources and provides assistance with its development and implementation.
Develops and negotiates advance agreements on costs for human resources in M&O contracts including provisions regarding the reasonableness of contractors' costs and practices for salaries, pay structures, annual compensation increase plans, individual executive salaries, workforce planning and utilization, employee benefits, such as vacation, holidays, paid time off, group insurance, pensions, and employee travel and relocation.
Develops and negotiates annual performance measures for contractor human resource management activities which are included in various DOE/NNSA systems used to evaluate contractors (including the Performance Evaluation Plan, Objectives Matrix, Plant Appraisal process and the Award Fee determination process).
Evaluates contractor performance against the annual measures and recommends final contractor appraisal for human resources to the appropriate management panel (e.g., Award Fee Board and/or Performance Appraisal Review Board). Performs other duties, as assigned.
Education may not be substituted for experience Do not submit transcripts.
This position is with National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $107592 – $165288/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Q Access Authorization security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-09 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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