Human Resources Specialist (Workforce Planning)

Direct the development, publication, and communication of the workforce plan, and advise senior OIG leaders (IG, PDIG, DIGs) on workforce planning requirements.

Partner with OIG leadership to design and implement systems, analyses, and processes that define the optimal workforce mix (civilian, contractor, shared services) for current and long-term mission needs.

Lead organizational assessments, workload studies, and analytical projects (e.g., attrition modeling, trend analysis, gap analysis) to inform workforce decisions and future requirements.

Provide expert guidance on workforce allocations to ensure alignment with the OIG’s Financial Management Office and support transparent, data-driven Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) decisions.

Maintain oversight of position allocation and billet tracking systems, ensure compliance with workforce planning laws and policies, and coordinate implementation of new workforce management technologies and best practices.

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-14 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-13) or equivalent within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience performing the following duties: Experience leading organization-wide workforce planning efforts, including developing strategic workforce plans and advising senior leaders.

Conducted complex workforce assessments and analytical studies to evaluate staffing levels, competencies, and future requirements. Demonstrated experience integrating workforce planning into budget formulation, including analyzing and recommending annual workforce allocations.

Experience overseeing workforce planning systems and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social) is qualifying.

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction. Additional Required Documents Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: Does not apply for internal announcements.

For more details on ICTAP, see 5 CFR Part 330 Subpart G and OPM's Guide to Career Transition.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are a Military Spouse Preference applicant, you must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of the position.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.