Administrative Staff Officer

Administrative Staff Officer

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Salary Range: $143913 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: See below for important information regarding this job.

Major Duties:

• Serves as the senior advisor on all human capital management issues for the directorate, guiding strategic requirements and collaborating with senior leadership.
• Manages the daily administration of all civilian personnel programs, including hiring, assignments, promotions, performance management, and separations, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Develops, implements, and maintains HR policies and procedures, identifies and corrects process deficiencies, and provides expert guidance on complex personnel issues.
• Acts as the lead administrator for several key programs within J3, including the Performance Management Program (DPMAP), Drug Testing, Ethics, and Personnel Accountability systems.
• Conducts advanced analysis of HR data to support workforce planning, advises leadership on manpower and succession issues, and develops long-range estimates for funding and resource requirements.

Qualifications: To qualify for an Administrative Staff Officer, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Managing multiple programs and applying strategic planning to improve organizational efficiency and develop program policies. Interpreting and applying various laws and regulations to drive measurable improvements in program efficiency and compliance. Utilizing analytical techniques to identify and resolve complex procedural and factual issues. Applying qualitative and quantitative analysis to optimize complex programs and develop best practices for organizational administrative management and policy implementation.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12862563.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-24