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Defense Contract Management Agency

Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations)

Department of Defense · Location Negotiable After Selection

Salary
$126,783 - $192,331 per year
Pay grade
NH-4
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Nov 5, 2026
Closes
Nov 19, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
Yes
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Promotion potential
None
Announcement
DCMA-PH-27-13108504-IMP

Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Internal to an agency · Military spouses · Veterans

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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.

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