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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY)

Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)

Arlington, VA · Mid

$102,415 – $133,142

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

You will review military personnel records for the Navy and Marine Corps, determining whether applications to correct discharge, retirement, and benefits decisions meet legal and procedural standards, then advise a board on the most appropriate remedy. The role suits someone with expertise in federal personnel law and military records administration who can write clearly for senior decision-makers and negotiate with applicants and their attorneys.

Our summary, not Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent interpreting military personnel regulations, statutory frameworks, and Navy policies
  • Experience managing personnel actions including performance evaluations, promotions, pay, benefits, and military awards for active, reserve, and veteran populations
  • Experience reviewing procedural compliance and evaluating supporting evidence to adjudicate administrative errors and inequities in military records
  • Experience authoring formal written proceedings and briefing senior Navy board members on record-related findings and recommendations

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