Human Resources Analyst (Benefits)

Human Resources Analyst (Benefits)

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Arlington, Virginia

Salary Range: $85447 - $158322 Per Year

Job Summary: *PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. This position requires reporting in-person to the USPS OIG Headquarters office located in Arlington, VA. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for this position.

Major Duties:

• This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to the Human Resources Analyst position within our Mission Support, Human Resources, Benefits Team located in Arlington, VA. Bring your skills and voice to our team! The successful candidate will be responsible for independently performing assignments requiring the application of fundamental principles, concepts, techniques, and guidelines in the areas of Retirement, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Leave Programs, Work Schedule Programs, Federal Life and Health Insurance benefits, Payroll Processing, Processing Form 50s and other benefits applicable to the USPS OIG employees. Assignments are of intermediate to mastery difficulty, depending on the GS equivalent level, and require interpretation and adaptation of guidelines to achieve results. Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of job expectations. Provides direct counseling to employees at all levels, including senior leadership, management officials, and staff, on retirement, benefit program entitlements, and on interpretations of the law, regulations, and policies. Interprets and prepares informative material for employees on new, changed, and pending policies, and outlines impact on existing benefits program entitlements. Counsels employees on service credit payments and post-1956 military service deposits; assists employees with benefits and retirement applications; calculates and verifies creditability of service. Provides estimates of expected benefits for employees and survivors of deceased employees. Processes Postal Service Form 50 actions related to onboarding, reassignment, detail assignments, salary adjustments, separations, etc. Prepares and delivers presentations for retirement and benefits seminars. Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 01/27/2026 will be considered. The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-11 to GS-13. The salary range for this position is $85,447.00 - $158,322.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Promotion potential to a GS-13 equivalent is at management's discretion.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. Providing advisory and technical services by applying in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of Federal human resources laws and regulations. Performing functional duties in key areas, including employee benefits, retirement processing, and retirement counseling. Processing Postal Service Form 50 or Standard Form 50. Leading or contributing to project for HR process improvements. Creating and delivering presentations. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Familiarity with the USPS Human Capital Enterprise System (HCES) or other similar system used for processing Postal Service Form 50 actions. EVALUATION FACTORS You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume. Ability to interpret, explain and counsel employees and management on retirement, Thrift Savings Plan laws, civilian and military service regulations, leave and work schedules policies, group life and health insurance benefits programs, and processing Postal Service Form 50 or Standard Form 50. Demonstrated experience resolving customer service issues relating to employee benefits programs. Ability to effectively and clearly communicate with various audiences, both orally and in writing. Strong analytical skills to assess HR data for effective resolution. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. You will no longer be considered for this announcement if your resume exceeds the two-page limit. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 01/27/2026, 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. 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://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, 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. You are strongly urged to read and print the entire vacancy announcement.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-27