Sr. HR Specialist, DEU

DEU Human Resources Specialist | Pay: 100k - 120k/yr | Remote with Restrictions to DC, MD and VA

This HR Specialist will support high-profile, fast-paced, and high-volume Delegated Examining (DE) and Merit Promotion (MP) recruitment activities for a federal agency. This role involves performing all recruitment activities through an electronic recruitment framework, maintaining regulatory requirements, and executing tasks from management advisory to completing Entry on Duty (EOD) activities.

• Perform job analysis, develop assessment questionnaires, and document evaluation criteria in accordance with agency requirements.
• Review and adjudicate Veterans  Preference and applicant qualifications for the full range of agency occupations.
• Provide written justification for qualification assessments.
• Support the Quality Control (QC) process by reviewing work products and providing constructive corrections and recommendations for improvement.
• Review job analyses, assessment questionnaires, Job Opportunity Announcements (JOA), ratings, and certificates.
• Conduct staffing activities within various databases, including the electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP) system.

• DEU certification and recent experience working in a DEU environment.
• 6+ years of federal staffing experience, including job analysis, assessment questionnaires, posting job announcements on USA Jobs or using USA Staffing, performing qualifications adjudications, and issuing selection certificates.
• Experience performing staffing duties with USA Staffing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the government-required security clearance and clear a credit check.

• BS/BA degree highly preferred.
• Master's degree required or Bachelor's degree with additional years of experience.
• USA Staffing (USAS) Upgrade is required.

The position is based in Washington DC, ideally for individuals open to onsite work, but local remote candidates may be considered if they can attend important meetings onsite when needed. Candidates must live in the DMV area. The role offers 1 week of PTO and holiday pay.

This is a Contract position based out of Washington, DC.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully remote position.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter for other accommodation options.