Human Resources Specialist (SES Program Manager)
Defense Contract Audit AgencyFort Belvoir, VA · Senior
$143,913 – $187,093
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role manages succession planning and executive talent development for Senior Executive Service positions within a federal agency, overseeing recruitment, classification, compensation, and performance management. It suits experienced HR professionals with expertise in executive-level workforce strategy and federal compensation systems.
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What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent level
- Experience managing senior or executive workforce programs covering classification, recruitment, pipeline development, competency assessment, screening, compensation, and performance management
- OR experience as a senior technical advisor resolving complex HR issues and developing executive appointment and compensation packages
- OR experience briefing senior officials on HR programs and conducting program-effectiveness assessments
Nice to have
- Background in SES resource program management
- Experience with federal recruitment, placement, and competency-tracking strategies
- Experience administering Pay Pools and Performance Review Boards