HR SPECIALIST (HUMAN CAPITAL STRATEGY SPECIALIST)

Summary

DCSA's Human Capital Management Office (HCMO) is seeking a Human Capital Strategy Specialist. In this role, you will work across human capital functions to develop and implement complex and high-profile human capital strategies, programs, and studies for the agency. You will conduct research, analyze data, identify trends, and develop and provide recommendations for improvements to programs and processes to support strategic workforce planning and enable data-driven leadership decisions.

Duties

• As a HR SPECIALIST (HUMAN CAPITAL STRATEGY SPECIALIST) you will be responsible for the following duties: Develop human capital strategies in alignment with DCSA strategic priorities and guidance. Lead agency strategic workforce planning efforts, to include competency gap mitigation strategy development, coordination with agency leaders and stakeholders, succession management efforts, and change management support. Lead the design and implementation of human capital research studies, program evaluations, or process improvement studies to support strategic workforce planning and human capital programs. Gather, analyze, and interpret data to identify human resources trends and provide insights and actionable recommendations to leaders. Develop and present reports and briefings to senior leaders, stakeholders, and working groups on human capital strategy, plans, and programs.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0200/human-resources-management-series-0201/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 09/21/2026 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-13 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: 1. Developing and executing human capital strategies and programs. 2. Conducting strategic workforce planning, to include experience partnering with stakeholder and leaders to identify workforce needs and designing strategies to meet those needs. 3. Conducting research studies addressing business questions in the human capital domain and developing data-based recommendations regarding major changes to human capital programs or processes. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Strategic Workforce Planning - Analyze workforce data to develop, integrate, and align human resources strategies with the enterprise focus to support and influence decision-making on human capital needs and planning. 2. Strategic Thinking - Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment that takes into consideration the environment, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organization goals and values. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks and contingencies, recognizing the implications for the organization and stakeholders. 3. Research - Proficiency in developing strategies and initiatives designed to conduct research and analyze complex data outcomes and outputs related to workforce and organizational development and programs such as reports, dashboards, and workforce research papers. 4. Human Resources Program Evaluation - Conducts systematic assessments of the processes and/or outcomes of human resources programs with the intent of furthering development, efficiency, and effectiveness. 5. Continuous Process Improvement - Analyzing workflow of HR and its interactions within and between enterprises and redesigning processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. 6. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13061030. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).