Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations) (NH-4)

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. DCMA Location Negotiable upon Selection. This job will close when we have received 150 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date. This is not a remote work position. See DCMA Location List, not all locations may be available.

Duties

Provides leadership to subordinates and technical guidance to executive/management level representatives from the Military Services, DCMA, and other Government Agencies. Serve as the Director, Labor and Employee Relations Division (DCMA- HCL), Human Resources Directorate, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). Plan and direct the Agency labor relations program, employee relations, two distinct performance management systems and analyze program effectiveness. Manage programs covering labor relations, employee relations, employee benefits, performance management, worker's compensation, Drug Free Work Place, Employee Assistance Program, Work Life, incentive awards and associated programs. Provide guidance and support on contract negotiation and administration, union and management rights, unfair labor practice charges and complaints, arbitration of grievances, and resolution of negotiability issues.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations), your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-04 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-03 or GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Serving as the advisor to senior leaders for administration and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement. Providing strategic advice and guidance regarding bargaining obligations, resolution of negotiability issues, and unfair labor practice complaints and/or grievances. Providing guidance and support on issues pertaining to contract negotiation and administration, union and management rights, unfair labor practice charges and complaints, arbitration of grievances, and resolution of negotiability issues. Planning and directing an organizations labor relations program. Experience with providing direction, maintaining ethical standards, and leading teams in executing complex contract management and operational responsibilities in a high-accountability Department of War (DoW) environment.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility and/or score. Once the application process is complete, a manual review of your resume and supporting documentation will occur if you are eligible and among the best qualified as determined by the predetermined cutoff score. Your score is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. If you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire Assessment. This additional online assessment is required and must be completed within 48 hours of submitting your application (which may be prior to the closing date of this announcement), unless you have requested Reasonable Accommodation for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Your results will be kept on record for one year when applying for future jobs that require the same USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13108504. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/19/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

Other information

This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: DoDI 1400.25-V300. Tour of Duty: Flexible FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: No If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel. Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period. Financial Disclosure Required Supervisory Probation Required Military spouses working remotely are exempt from in-person work under the conditions explained by OPM's February 12, 2025 memorandum and the March 20, 2025 Frequently Asked Questions.