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Industrial Relations Specialist


Job Location:

Albuquerque, NM - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 107592 - 107592
Posted: 15 October 2026 (5 days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Partnership and Acquisition Services Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration. As a Industrial Relations Specialist you will be responsible for the oversight of all human resources functions for one or more Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Agency (DOE/NNSA) Management and Operating (M&O) Contracts.


Duties

The Industrial Relations Specialist:

  • Develops and reviews policies and procedures relating to the implementation of human resource management programs plans and processes of the assigned contractor to ensure human resources for DOE/NNSA mission accomplishments are provided efficiently and effectively.
  • Provides recommendations to senior NNSA management regarding agency-wide policy in the area of contractor human resources and provides assistance with its development and implementation.
  • Develops and negotiates advance agreements on costs for human resources in M&O contracts including provisions regarding the reasonableness of contractors costs and practices for salaries pay structures annual compensation increase plans individual executive salaries workforce planning and utilization employee benefits such as vacation holidays paid time off group insurance pensions and employee travel and relocation.
  • Develops and negotiates annual performance measures for contractor human resource management activities which are included in various DOE/NNSA systems used to evaluate contractors (including the Performance Evaluation Plan Objectives Matrix Plant Appraisal process and the Award Fee determination process).
  • Evaluates contractor performance against the annual measures and recommends final contractor appraisal for human resources to the appropriate management panel (e.g. Award Fee Board and/or Performance Appraisal Review Board).
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

    • Subject to Random Drug Testing
    • Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
    • Favorable suitability determination required.
    • Financial Disclosure is required.
    • Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q-level Security Clearance.
    • You must be a United States Citizen.
    • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
    • Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
    • Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
    • More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
    • May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary period. Employees serving on a probationary period may be terminated at any time during the probationary period for performance conduct or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
    • Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted you will be disqualified.
    Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time or reinstated employees who return to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period will need to complete the requirement.
    Qualifications

    SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level NQ-02 or GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as applying knowledge of human resource management matters such as: employee benefits employee compensation pension and retirement plans other benefit plans labor relations and workforce restructuring for a large organization.

    Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

    You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

    Education

    Education may not be substituted for experience Do not submit transcripts.

    Additional information

    • Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets Click HERE for more information.
    • If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website Click HERE for more order to be considered under the ICTAP program your application must score within the pre-established well qualified category as stated in the Qualifications section.
    • In accordance with Executive Order 14170 applicants are encouraged to respond to the short free-response essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers may be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.

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    Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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    Required Experience:

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