Human Resources Specialist (Position Management)
About This Position
The VA is seeking HR Specialist (Position Management) professionals to support enterprise transformation and strengthen organizational effectiveness. These specialists help maintain workforce integrity, ensure compliance with established requirements, and promote operational consistency. Selectees provide administrative, technical, and analytical expertise across organizational design, position classification, and data management functions, enhancing performance and supporting mission success.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/17/2026.
This position allows an HR Specialist (Position Management) to support organizational design, classification, compliance, and data oversight through targeted analytical and technical tasks. Contribute to core HR operations, ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards, and utilize strong evaluative and organizational skills in a mission-driven environment. Provide HR support in organizational design, requirements management, position classification, and data management.
Advises on organizational changes, reviews position structures, conducts audits, and prepares evaluation statements to ensure compliance with relevant policies. Managing organization and position data in the HR system of record. Inputs, updates, and corrects organizational information in accordance with established guidelines, provides guidance to management officials on system-related HR issues, and offers technical assistance with system procedures and applications.
The role supports problem-solving related to workforce processes, assists with organizational or procedural changes within the automated system, and participates in audits to identify and correct data discrepancies. Producing reliable data products that support leadership decisions related to workforce planning and organizational structure. The incumbent modifies work processes in response to system or policy changes, collects and analyzes information for organizational actions, and participates in ongoing data reconciliation efforts.
Ensuring accurate, consistent organizational and position data through collaboration with agency stakeholders. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Major Duties
The Office of Human Resources and Administration, Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, is seeking HR Specialist (Position Management) professionals to provide dependable, cross-functional support to core HR functions. These specialists carry out analytical, administrative, and technical tasks that promote program integrity and uphold standards-based processes. Their responsibilities may include assessing organizational structures, managing position data, coordinating workflows, operating automated systems, and ensuring efficient service delivery.
This role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals who can work independently and handle a range of HR activities. Major Duties: Manages organization and position data in the HR system of record, ensuring accurate entry, updates, corrections, and reconciliations. Provides guidance and technical support to management on system-related HR issues, workflows, and organizational or procedural changes.
Conducts audits to identify and resolve data discrepancies and maintains data integrity in coordination with stakeholders and Position Managers. Supports organizational design, requirements management, and position classification by reviewing structures, inventories, and related documentation. Develops concise data products that inform leadership decisions on workforce planning, organizational changes, and resource needs.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; or as negotiated. Compressed/Flexible: Available at the supervisor's discretion Telework: Yes, as determined by agency policy Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Travel: Up to 25% travel may be required (paid by funds transfer, but subject to availability Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, though some minimal physical effort may be required. Upon selection, the detail will begin immediately.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. The detail is open to current, permanent employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs at the GS-12 grade level. Temporary promotions are not authorized.
How You Will Be Evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Additional Information
VA supports the use of telework to attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies.
This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional details. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/17/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12929968. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account.
Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
You will not be contacted for additional information. Cover Letter Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility): Most recent SF-50 reflecting your current, permanent status as a VA employee and your current grade level.