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Lead Human Resources Specialist

National Nuclear Security AdministrationMultiple Locations, United StatesFull-time$90,925 - $139,684 per yearPosted Oct 30, 2026Closes Nov 5, 2026

This listing is for a Lead Human Resources Specialist role at National Nuclear Security Administration, in Multiple Locations, United States. The listing describes it as a full-time, senior position.

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This listing is for a Lead Human Resources Specialist role at National Nuclear Security Administration, in Multiple Locations, United States. The listing describes it as a full-time, senior position.

The advert names recruitment as a skill for this role.

Pay stated in the listing: $90,925 - $139,684 per year.

Visa sponsorship is not mentioned. Applicants from outside United States should check the official work permit route before applying.

Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Oct 30, 2026; applications close on Nov 5, 2026.

Employer
National Nuclear Security Administration
Location
Multiple Locations, United States
Job type
Full-time
Level (from the title)
senior
Pay
$90,925 - $139,684 per year
Found
Oct 30, 2026 on USAJobs
Closes
Nov 5, 2026
Employer text
409 words, about 2 min to read
Skills named in the advert
recruitment
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Updated Nov 2, 2026
Pay benchmark
Median pay of Human Resources Specialists, United States
$75,940 median / year

This job's listed pay is 52% above the benchmark.

This job: $90,925 to 139,684

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025

Work permit route
  • H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
  • L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
  • O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics

Official routes: USCIS

Job description

About the role

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A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience providing advice and guidance to managers, other human resources professionals, and employees on Title 5 federal civilian staffing and placement regulations, policies, and procedures; Performing the full range of recruitment and placement functions to include developing job analyses, advising on assessments, drafting job opportunity announcements, reviewing applications for eligibility and qualifications, issuing certificates, setting pay, and extending job offers; and Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver effective HR solutions.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps) as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume should demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates: If you are eligible for selection priority under CTAP or ICTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. For more information on CTAP/ICTAP, please visit OPM's website. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

As a Lead Human Resources Specialist, you will: Lead a team of HR Specialists, assigning work, balancing workload, coaching staff, and ensuring timely, high-quality completion of projects and deliverables. Provide expert strategic advice, including the interpretation and application of HR laws, regulations, and policies for HR functions to include recruitment and placement, position management and classification, pay and compensation, and personnel actions.

Conduct quality assurance reviews of job analyses, assessments, job opportunity announcements, eligibility and qualification determinations, certificates, pay actions, and personnel actions for accuracy and compliance with federal regulations. Design and deliver training, workshops, and briefings on strategic human capital topics to internal and external stakeholders. Analyze data and develop reports and presentations that drive executive decision-making.

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