Human Resources Specialist at U.S. Army Medical Command – Fort Belvoir, Virginia

About the opportunity

This position is located at the Medical Readiness Command, East, Assistant Chief of Staff, Fort Belvoir, VA. The primary purpose of this position is to provide expert analysis, guidance, and consultation on human resources policies, initiatives, and complex issues to ensure consistent, compliant, and effective Civilian Human Resources practices supporting the U.S. Army Medical Command, Regional Medical Commands, Medical Treatment Facilities, and overall patient care delivery.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $121,785 to $158,322 per year, which includes applicable locality pay or local market supplement.
• Comprehensive federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave benefits.

Who can apply?

• Only applicants who meet one of the approved employment authority categories are eligible to apply, such as current Department of Army Civilian Employees, Department of Defense Civilian Employees, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles, military spouses under E.O. 13473, priority placement program participants, and veterans under VEOA.
• Must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in federal service, which includes analyzing workforce policies, interpreting human resource laws and regulations, drafting advisory materials, and gathering data to develop personnel practice solutions.
• Must meet time-in-grade requirements of 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12) if holding a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks.

Required documents

• Resume: Must be two pages or less, include employer name, job title, start and end dates with months and years, hours worked per week, and a description supporting the specialized experience.
• Proof of Eligibility: Documents proving eligibility under one of the accepted employment authorities (such as SF-50 for current or former federal employees, veteran documentation, or military spouse preference proof).
• Time-in-grade documentation: An SF-50 clearly demonstrating completion of the one-year time-in-grade requirement if the most recent SF-50 effective date is within the past year.
• Transcripts: Required if qualifying based on education.
• Cover letter and most recent performance appraisal (optional).

When to apply

• Opening Date: October 23, 2026
• Closing Date: October 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS.
• Answer all questions presented in the application questionnaire.
• Attach all required supporting documentation, ensuring the resume is two pages or less.
• Submit the complete application package prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on October 30, 2026.
• Complete any required USA Hire Assessments within 48 hours following the close of the announcement using the unique assessment link provided upon submission.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
• A 1-year probationary period is required.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized.