Recruitment & Outreach Strategist/Program Manager, GS-0201-14 MP
What you'd do
This Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Outreach Strategist/Program Manager) position is located in the Talent & Acquisition Management Branch (TAM), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO). The incumbent will lead a strategic recruitment and outreach program while supporting all aspects of branch programmatic responsibilities, from policy to analysis to operations. This announcement will close on 07/08/2026 or once 100 applications are received, whichever occurs first.
Major duties
As a Recruitment & Outreach Strategist/Program Manager, you will perform the following duties: Oversee complex recruitment and outreach projects, define scope and deliverables with stakeholders, develop and implement plans, and coordinate activities with Office of Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) staff. Develop detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates, and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events, and tracking of processes and costs throughout the life cycle of projects and assigned programs. Collaborate with management and OCHCO staff to implement change initiatives, assess program needs, and lead teams in strategic planning and problem-solving for long-term organizational challenges. Oversee the intake and assessment of new Human Resources (HR) initiatives and policies impacting organizational staffing and/or advancing workforce planning/recruitment strategies. Establish program area standard operating procedures, resource guides, business workflows, and cross-training and mentoring opportunities, as well as champion and market program opportunities to both internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with the TAM Branch Chief in the overall development and implementation of HR Strategy for the branch and support Talent Team activities. Serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for designated programs and projects. Provide HR staffing and recruitment support, as well as provide general HR support to one or more of NSF's directorates and offices. Perform other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the federal service overseeing a recruitment and staffing program area, to include planning, organizing, and managing all aspects of the program. Examples of experience include: Overseeing recruitment and outreach programs. Interpreting, developing, and implementing recruitment and outreach processes and procedures. Providing consultation to leadership regarding recruitment and outreach activities. Leading organizational hiring experience initiatives and plans. Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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