Senior DEU Certified Staffing Specialist

Work Location: Fully Remote
Job Type: Full-time, Contract

Summary

C² Technologies seeks a Senior DEU Certified Staffing Specialist to support federal recruitment and staffing operations for one of our dynamic clients. This senior-level position provides comprehensive, cradle-to-grave federal staffing support as well as strategic guidance and consultation throughout the recruitment and hiring lifecycle.

The Senior Staffing Specialist will support job analysis, vacancy announcements, qualification reviews, certificate development and selection, job offers, onboarding, case file closeout, recruitment strategies, and the use of applicable federal automated staffing systems. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment to achieve established hiring goals and will be expected to perform as a staffing subject matter expert with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end federal recruitment and staffing support throughout the hiring lifecycle.
Conduct job analyses and consult with hiring managers regarding recruitment strategies, position requirements, and hiring options.
Draft and develop Job Opportunity Announcements (JOAs).
Research, interpret, and apply Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualification standards when reviewing and rating applications.
Conduct qualification reviews, rating and ranking, and candidate eligibility determinations.
Utilize federal appointing authorities, including Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), Schedule A, Schedule B, Schedule D, and 30% or More Disabled Veteran authorities.
Review military documentation, including DD Form 214 and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation, to determine applicable veterans' preference.
Prepare and issue merit promotion and delegated examining certificates.
Provide selection guidance and support candidate selections across organizational or component lines.
Prepare initial and final job offers and support employee onboarding and new employee orientation activities.
Code personnel actions in accordance with the OPM Guide to Processing Personnel Actions.
Maintain recruitment and staffing case files in accordance with applicable case file management requirements.
Provide guidance to management regarding recruitment, placement, workforce planning, and staffing issues.
Analyze workforce trends and assist with forecasting changes in workforce requirements.
Support the development and implementation of promotion procedures consistent with agency merit promotion requirements.
Assist with implementing agency-wide workforce downsizing and reshaping policies and strategies.
Integrate strategic hiring flexibilities to address recruitment and retention challenges.
Recommend innovative strategies to address job turnover, underrepresentation, workforce downsizing, recruitment challenges, and workforce planning needs.
Prepare routine and ad hoc staffing, recruitment, and workforce reports.
Research federal human resources policies, regulations, procedures, and related workforce information as required.
Support established hiring goals while maintaining compliance with federal staffing requirements, merit system principles, and applicable policies.

Requirements

Education

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

Master's degree and a minimum of 10 years of federal staffing experience
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 12 years of federal staffing experience
No degree and a minimum of 14 years of federal staffing experience

Experience

Comprehensive cradle-to-grave federal recruitment and staffing experience.
Extensive experience performing federal staffing functions with minimal supervision or direction.
Hands-on experience managing the federal hiring process from end to end.
Demonstrated experience conducting job analyses and strategic recruitment discussions with hiring managers.
Experience developing Job Opportunity Announcements.
Experience conducting qualification reviews, rating and ranking applicants, and issuing certificates.
Experience preparing initial and final job offers and supporting onboarding activities.
Demonstrated knowledge of OPM qualification standards, federal appointing authorities, veterans' preference, and merit promotion procedures.
Experience applying the OPM Guide to Processing Personnel Actions.
Recent experience, preferably within the last three years, performing all phases of the federal staffing lifecycle strongly preferred.

Required Certifications & Clearance

Must hold an active Delegated Examining Unit (DEU/DE) Certification.
Active Public Trust clearance required.

Tools & Systems

USA Staffing, including hands-on experience with Job Opportunity Announcement development, Qualification Reviews, and Onboarding
Experience with all USA Staffing modules preferred
HR Connect / PeopleSoft
Secret Service Hire or comparable federal automated hiring systems preferred
National Finance Center (NFC) systems preferred
Office of Personnel Management Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) preferred
Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

Skills

Expert knowledge of federal recruitment and staffing principles, practices, policies, and procedures.
Strong knowledge of OPM qualification standards and federal appointing authorities.
Ability to independently manage complex federal staffing actions from recruitment through onboarding and closeout.
Ability to interpret and apply federal human resources laws, regulations, policies, and guidance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to advise hiring managers and organizational leaders on complex recruitment and staffing matters.
Strong organizational, case management, and records-management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance.
Ability to manage multiple staffing actions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to develop innovative recruitment and workforce strategies in response to hiring, retention, and workforce planning challenges.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Base Salary Range: $50,000 – $100,000 / year. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and structural alignment. Individual pay is influenced by several factors, including the candidate's work location, relevant experience, skillset, and contract constraints.

Benefits: At C² Technologies, we support our team with a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your overall well-being. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options; 401(k) retirement plan with company match and Paid Annual Leave (PAL), 11 paid federal holidays and other paid leave programs. We also offer employer-paid life insurance, supplemental insurance for accident, critical illness, and hospital care, short-term/long-term disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager within guidelines and in compliance with federal and state laws. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

C² Technologies, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran.

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