About the Position: This position is located in either Falls Church, VA or San Antonio, TX. This is not a remote position. Incumbent will serve as an expert technical advisor on matters related to pay administration. A recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Salary negotiation may be available for those highly qualified candidates who are new to Federal service.

Duties

Analyze, interpret, develop, and/or implement Federal law, regulations, policies, and agency or Service-specific guidance involving compensation administration to determine the impact to the Defense Health Agency (DHA) healthcare readiness mission. Serve as the DHA subject matter expert and provide advice on the use of Federal compensation flexibilities required to recruit, manage, and retain employees in critical healthcare occupations. Collaborate with Major Subordinate Commands, Medical Treatment Facilities senior staff, and leadership to determine staffing needs, salary structures, and compensation packages to develop policies and procedures. Provide assistance and guidance to Networks on DHA compensation policies and issues. Provide authoritative interpretation and instructions on compensation laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and develop guidance on appropriate course of action to resolve difficult and unusual compensation issues/problems. Provide compensation advisory and guidance to Medical Treatment Facilities to effect broad compensation program initiatives and application of compensation authorities. Participate in special projects, assignments, comprehensive studies, and/or working groups in other functional areas of human resources to identify and examine problems or operating issues that may impact DHA healthcare mission priorities.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Qualifications for the GS-12 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) interpreting human resources laws and regulations regarding compensation administration; 2) providing advice on compensation flexibilities (e.g., incentives, Title 5 Special Salary Rates, Title 38 pay authorities, etc.); and 3) extracting and analyzing data reports to be included with various final compensation statistics and analysis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Qualifications for the GS-13 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) applying human resources regulations, policies, and guidance involving compensation administration; 2) providing advice on compensation flexibilities (e.g., Relocation, Retention, Recruitment Incentives, Title 5 Special Salary Rates, Title 38 pay authorities, etc.); 3) assisting in studies and analysis in various compensation areas, such as compensation statistics and market analysis; 4) collaborating with various government entities (OPM, DOD, VA, etc.) to develop compensation policies and procedures; and 5) leading focus groups to develop recommendations/solutions for new compensation initiatives impacting the Military Healthcare System (MHS). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Compensation ManagementPartneringStrategic Thinking Time in Grade Requirement for GS-12 Grade Level: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Time in Grade Requirement for GS-13 Grade Level: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address KF-DHA-DDAAFC DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HQ DO NOT MAIL Falls Church, VA 22042 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk