Careers at Defense Human Resources Activity
Defense Human Resources Activity has 13 open roles listed here, each read from its own careers site. The newest was posted Oct 27, 2026.
Open positions
Supervisory Management & Program Analyst (Director of Policy)
Defense Human Resources Activity
Alexandria, VA · $169,279 – $197,200
This federal government role leads policy, communications, and legislative affairs for a Defense Department human resources data center, overseeing strategic initiatives and advising senior leadership on regulatory and mission matters. It suits experienced professionals comfortable managing complex stakeholder relationships across government agencies and directing cross-functional teams on enterprise-scale programs.
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PROGRAM ANALYST
Defense Human Resources Activity
Seaside, CA · $121,785 – $197,200
This Defense Department role manages budget planning and financial execution for IT programs, working across planning cycles, budget tools, and enterprise systems to support complex acquisition portfolios. It suits someone experienced in federal financial management who can handle PPBE processes, ServiceNow administration, and high-level budget coordination for large programs.
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Supervisory Social Scientist (Deputy Director)
Defense Human Resources Activity
2 locations · $169,279 – $197,200
This is a leadership role managing a federal analytics center that provides workforce research and policy analysis to the military. The position suits someone with deep expertise in social science research methodology, strategic planning experience, and the ability to communicate complex findings to senior government and military decision-makers.
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Operations Research Analyst
Defense Human Resources Activity
Alexandria, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
A data analytics and operations research role at the Department of Defense focused on building tools and insights to support policy decisions across human resources and cyber workforce areas. This suits analytical professionals experienced in statistical modeling, data engineering, and stakeholder engagement who want to apply their skills to national security challenges.
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Training Specialist
Defense Human Resources Activity
Full-time · Alexandria, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
This federal training leadership role oversees the design and delivery of talent management and leadership development programs across a large defense organization. It suits experienced instructional professionals who can manage contractors, assess workforce needs, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven methods and modern training technologies.
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Human Resources Specialist (Compensation/Recruitment and Placement)
Defense Human Resources Activity
Alexandria, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
A policy-level human resources role supporting the Department of Defense in developing and interpreting civilian staffing guidance, recruitment programs, and hiring practices across federal agencies. This suits experienced HR professionals with deep knowledge of federal hiring rules and the ability to advise senior leadership on complex staffing issues.
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Human Resources Specialist (Classification)
Defense Human Resources Activity
Alexandria, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
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Director, Force Readiness And Response (FRR)
Defense Human Resources Activity
Alexandria, VA · $186,207 – $219,000
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IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING)
Defense Human Resources Activity
Seaside, CA · $121,785 – $197,200
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IT Specialist (PLCYPLN)
Defense Human Resources Activity
Seaside, CA · $121,785 – $172,980
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