Defense Group Inc. (DGI) is a high technology company, advancing public safety and national security through innovative research, new technologies and systems assessments. DGI has key competencies in U.S. strategy and policy, intelligence, Weapons of Mass Destruction, vulnerability assessments and homeland security, as well as technologies and products that support the first responder and medical communities. Defense Group Inc. has a requirement for a Science & Engineering Technical Assistance contractor to perform general staffing functions for federal and contractor personnel. This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff. Tasks to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Human Resources Recruitment: Create new or edit existing position descriptions. Draft vacancy announcements, KSAs, and crediting plans. Assemble packages for management approval, and submit and track packages submitted to Chief Human Capital Office (CHCO) for action. Coordinate with CHCO representatives for status and to ensure work is progressing according to Cllient requirements. Communicate with Client managers to ensure their needs are met. Provide regular written and verbal status updates to Client management. • Staffing Actions: Process career ladder or other type of promotions upon request from manager. Assist managers in documenting justification, assemble packages for management approval, and submit and track packages submitted to CHCO for action. Confirm promotion is implemented. Process reassignments, retirements, and resignations. Confirm routine within-grade-increases are activated timely. Coordinate on-boarding of personnel through DHS procedures to ensure a smooth transition for Entry-On-Duty. Resolve problems as they arise. • Performance Management: Coordinate performance management training for new managers. Track attendance. Assist managers in the development of annual performance plans for subordinate employees, encouraging them to meet performance deadlines. Advise management on performance issues, and document concerns and actions. • Awards: Assist with annual awards, Special Act, and Spot Awards programs, assemble packages for management approval and ensure awards are processed in timely manner by CHCO. • Detailee Management: Track and document Client detailee staff. Draft Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), circulate for signature, modify as appropriate, and maintain files. Via Client managers, coordinate provide performance appraisal input to agencies as required. Coordinate with Client budget office for reimbursement activity. • Reports: Create, edit, and/or maintain a variety of Human Resources (HR) spreadsheets, reports, and PowerPoint presentations regarding ongoing HR activity. • Other: Assist in the following program areas as assigned: employee relations; employee benefits; and Human Resources policies and procedures. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) • Minimum 10 years of work experience in Federal government human resources arena. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. • Superior skills in expressing ideas, policies and technical issues orally and in writing. • Excellent ability to proofread, edit and produce final written products. • Superior skills in multi-tasking various projects with several competing deadlines. • Skilled with Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with senior level officials and executives inside and outside the agency. Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) • Experience with positions classification. • Experience with employee relations or government benefits. Location: Washington, D. C. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc