HR Specialist, Federal DEU
Job Location: Alexandria, VA
Compensation: $105,000 - $125,000
Eligibility/Clearance: Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance
Job Description:
C Evans Consulting (CEC) is a trusted provider of human capital consulting to federal agencies, helping them solve their most complex workforce challenges. We are committed to delivering smart, responsive, and mission-focused solutions.
What You'll Do
CEC is seeking an experienced DE-Certified Federal HR Staffing Specialist to support Washington Headquarters Services, Human Resources Directorate (WHS/HRD) under a Department of Defense contract. You will join a high-impact team delivering cradle-to-grave federal staffing and classification services, supporting mission-critical hiring initiatives under the Department of Defense's accelerated 60-day hiring model.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage 25–30 active hiring actions across all phases of the recruitment lifecycle
- Collaborate with hiring managers on job analyses, assessments, and recruitment strategies
- Create and post vacancy announcements in USA Staffing (USAS)
- Use DoD HR systems — the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) and automated staffing tools — to streamline the hiring process
- Review applicant eligibility and qualifications, applying specialized experience and veterans' preference criteria
- Issue certificates of eligibles under delegated examining authority
- Coordinate tentative and final job offers and onboarding steps
- Respond to inquiries from applicants, hiring managers, and stakeholders
- Participate in hiring process improvement initiatives, SOP updates, and policy documentation
- Work within the timelines established by the DoD 60-Day Hiring Model
- Ensure compliance with merit system principles and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws
- Maintain daily updates in the hiring tracking tool to keep actions aligned with 60-day time-to-hire goals
Requirements
- Active Delegated Examining (DEU) certification, current and unexpired
- Three (3) years of hands-on federal staffing and recruitment experience, including personally issuing certificates of eligibles
- In-depth knowledge of federal hiring authorities (e.g., DE, MP, DHA, Pathways, Schedule A)
- Demonstrated working experience in USA Staffing (USAS) and DCPDS
- Working knowledge of federal HR regulations, including Title 5, DCIPS, and CES
- Secret-eligible with the ability to obtain and maintain an interim Secret
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting DoD or WHS environments
- Familiarity with direct-hire recruiting events and LinkedIn talent mining
- Knowledge of performance metrics related to time-to-hire, certificate quality, and compliance
- Experience working at the intersection of classification and staffing
What We Offer
- Competitive benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Flexible schedule within core business hours (6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday–Friday)
- A direct role in a high-profile DoD hiring reform initiative
ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability