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WORKFORCE RELATIONS SPECIALIST (LER)

STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP) · Department of the Navy

Human Resources Management

Salary
$102,415–$158,322/year
Grade
3
Work location
Telework eligible · Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 14, 2026
Apply by
Oct 26, 2026
Category
Human Resources Management

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Summary

You will serve as a WORKFORCE RELATIONS SPECIALIST (LER) in the Human Resources Office (HRO) of STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-3 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13.

Duties

You will provide expert employee relations support to assigned organizations, advising employees, managers, and supervisors on conduct, performance, attendance, discipline, adverse actions, grievances, recognition, counseling, and dispute resolution.

You will administer complex employee relations cases by gathering and analyzing relevant information, preparing formal correspondence, maintaining complete official case files, and coordinating with legal officials as appropriate.

You will provide labor relations support, advise management on applicable labor agreements and employee rights, and promote effective labor-management relationships and partnership arrangements.

You will represent Strategic Systems Programs in collective bargaining negotiations, arbitrations, grievance matters, and other formal or informal labor-management forums, while providing technical guidance and training on labor relations services.

You will analyze, interpret, develop, and implement human resources laws, regulations, policies, and guidance—including leave, performance management, and work-life programs—and recommend policy or program changes as needed.

You will support command-wide human resources initiatives and field activities by planning and implementing workforce-related actions, training, contributing to organizational redesign and realignment efforts.

How you will be evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire AND Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

About this listing

STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP) has 10 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia. See all STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP) listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $102,415 to $158,322 a year.

This announcement is open for 12 days, from Oct 14, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026. Among currently open Human Resources Management postings, the typical advertised window is about 10 days.

Who can apply: current competitive-service federal employees, federal employees eligible for career transition programs, veterans and 4 other groups. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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