Human Resources Subject Matter Expert (HR SME)

MTSI is seeking a Human Resources Subject Matter Expert (HR SME) that will provide expert-level support for the full range of workforce planning, staffing, personnel management, and organizational development activities required by a Defense Agency. The position will support a complex, blended workforce consisting of DoW civilian employees, military personnel from all services, Joint Duty Assignees, detailees, and contractor personnel.The successful candidate will possess extensive knowledge of DoW human resources policies, processes, systems, and documentation requirements. This individual will manage and coordinate HR actions throughout the employee lifecycle, maintain accurate workforce and position-management records, and advise leadership on staffing, organizational structure, performance management, and workforce-related risks.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide subject matter expertise on DoW civilian and military personnel policies, workforce planning, staffing, position management, and organizational designSupport the management of a blended workforce that includes:DoW civilian employeesActive-duty and reserve military personnel from all servicesJoint Duty AssigneesDetaileesContractor personnelManage and coordinate the DoW civilian hiring process from initiation through onboarding, including:Identifying and validating staffing requirementsReviewing organizational structures and position requirementsDeveloping or updating position descriptionsPreparing and coordinating recruitment and hiring packagesTracking vacancy announcements, certificates, selections, and personnel actionsCoordinating preemployment and onboarding activitiesMonitoring hiring timelines and resolving process delaysEstablish, review, and maintain manpower and personnel documentation, including:Unit Manning Documents (UMDs)Position descriptions (PDs)Organizational charts and staffing plansBillet and position-control recordsPerformance plans and appraisal documentationWorkforce rosters and personnel-status reportsSupport the development, administration, and maintenance of employee performance-management and appraisal systemsAdvise supervisors and employees on performance plans, progress reviews, ratings, awards, and related documentation requirementsMonitor staffing levels, vacancies, gains, losses, hiring actions, military rotations, joint-duty assignments, details, and contractor supportReconcile authorized, assigned, and onboard staffing data across manpower, personnel, and organizational records.Identify workforce gaps, staffing risks, hiring delays, documentation deficiencies, and potential corrective actionsPrepare workforce analyses, staffing reports, decision memoranda, briefings, executive summaries, and responses to senior-leader data callsCoordinate HR activities with manpower offices, servicing human resources organizations, military personnel offices, security offices, hiring managers, supervisors, and other stakeholdersUse and maintain HR-related software and personnel systems, including MyBiz+, the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS), the DoW Manpower Management System (MMS), and other applicable workforce-management toolsEnsure HR actions and records comply with applicable statutes, regulations, policies, classification standards, merit-system principles, and records-management requirementsProtect sensitive personnel information and ensure appropriate handling of personally identifiable informationOrganizational Stand-Up and Change Management ResponsibilitiesSupport the establishment of new organizations, offices, divisions, or functional capabilitiesDevelop workforce and staffing plans aligned with approved missions, functions, organizational structures, and resource levelsIdentify required civilian positions, military billets, joint-duty assignments, details, and contractor supportCoordinate the creation, classification, transfer, realignment, or elimination of positions and billetsDevelop and maintain organizational charts, manpower documentation, position descriptions, staffing rosters, and transition plansTrack and coordinate personnel actions resulting from organizational changes, including reassignments, details, promotions, hiring actions, management-directed moves, and reporting-chain changesAssess the workforce impacts of reorganizations and advise leadership on implementation risks, sequencing, communications, and required approvalsEnsure that organizational changes are accurately reflected in HR, manpower, personnel, and performance-management systemsRequired Skills:15+ years of demonstrated experience providing human resources or workforce-management support within DoW, a Defense Agency, a military department, or a comparable federal organizationExpert knowledge of federal and DoW human resources policies, procedures, and personnel-management practicesExperience managing the federal civilian hiring process from workforce requirement identification through employee onboardingExperience supporting a blended workforce consisting of civilian employees, military personnel, Joint Duty Assignees, detailees, and contractorsDemonstrated experience developing and maintaining UMDs, position descriptions, organizational charts, staffing plans, performance plans, and other HR-related documentationKnowledge of position management, classification, recruitment, staffing, performance management, employee relations, and personnel-action processesExperience using MyBiz+, DCPDS, MMS, or comparable HR and manpower-management systemsStrong analytical, organizational, technical-writing, customer-service, and stakeholder-coordination skillsAbility to manage multiple personnel actions and competing deadlines in a complex and fast-paced environmentAbility to communicate complex HR requirements clearly to senior leaders, supervisors, employees, and supporting organizationsAbility to handle sensitive personnel matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgmentDesired Skills:Experience establishing a new organization or standing up new functions within an existing organizationExperience managing reorganizations, realignments, position transfers, workforce transitions, or other organizational change initiativesFamiliarity with Joint Duty Assignment requirements and military personnel processes across multiple servicesExperience working with delegated examining, merit-promotion, direct-hire, excepted-service, or other federal hiring authoritiesExperience supporting position classification and organizational-design reviewsExperience developing executive-level workforce dashboards, staffing metrics, and personnel-readiness reportsExperience briefing senior executives, general or flag officers, Senior Executive Service personnel, or comparable leadershipAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and workforce-tracking toolsEducational Requirements:BS Degree in a related discipline.Masters Degree in a related field Desired.Clearance Requirements: Current TS/SCI clearance required. The pay range for this position is $180,000/year to $210,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI offers a full range of medical benefits, 401k, ESOP, paid time off, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.#LI-LS1#mtsi#100esop#defenddifferently