HR Programs & Workforce Analytics Specialist (Subject Matter Expert I

Overview

You know that a federal agency's most critical resource is its people — and you have the HR expertise and analytical instincts to help leadership make smarter, faster decisions about them. You're the kind of professional who can walk a supervisor through a complex personnel action in the morning, build a workforce trend dashboard in the afternoon, and deliver a training session on HR compliance by end of day — without breaking a sweat.

As an HR Programs & Workforce Analytics Specialist for FWI supporting NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) Chief Financial and Administrative Office (CFO-CAO), you will serve as a strategic human capital partner to the Employee Services Division (ESD), providing expert guidance across the full spectrum of HR functions — from staffing and classification to performance management, awards, and workforce analytics.

You will help ensure that NOAA's OAR workforce strategy is data-driven, compliant, and responsive to the needs of leadership at every level. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced federal environment, communicates complex HR policy clearly, and brings both the technical and interpersonal skills to make a lasting impact on the people side of one of the nation's most important science agencies.

You know that a federal agency's most critical resource is its people — and you have the HR expertise and analytical instincts to help leadership make smarter, faster decisions about them. You're the kind of professional who can walk a supervisor through a complex personnel action in the morning, build a workforce trend dashboard in the afternoon, and deliver a training session on HR compliance by end of day — without breaking a sweat.

As an HR Programs & Workforce Analytics Specialist for FWI supporting NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) Chief Financial and Administrative Office (CFO-CAO), you will serve as a strategic human capital partner to the Employee Services Division (ESD), providing expert guidance across the full spectrum of HR functions — from staffing and classification to performance management, awards, and workforce analytics.

You will help ensure that NOAA's OAR workforce strategy is data-driven, compliant, and responsive to the needs of leadership at every level. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced federal environment, communicates complex HR policy clearly, and brings both the technical and interpersonal skills to make a lasting impact on the people side of one of the nation's most important science agencies.

Hybrid:
This full-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, 8 AM EST to 5 PM EST, with up to 50% work onsite at 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

• Establish and maintain communication channels with the Office of Human Capital Services and relevant stakeholders to support efficient consultation and issue resolution within 24 to 48 hours
• Conduct and contribute to regular training sessions — including SOAR and Knowvember training seminars — for internal and external stakeholders on human capital topics including staffing, recruitment, classification, position management, awards, time and attendance, and workforce analytics
• Foster strong relationships with OAR leadership, Administrative Officers, and HR liaisons to understand their needs and provide tailored guidance in collaboration with HR Business Advisors and ESD staff
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on strategic planning related to administrative HR matters, aligning initiatives with organizational goals and OAR mission priorities
• Enter and submit personnel actions in strict compliance with applicable policies and regulations; address deviations or delays promptly in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• Continuously monitor and optimize HR information systems to ensure they meet organizational needs; support managers and ESD staff on effective data management, reporting, and system utilization
• Apply specialized knowledge to provide expert analysis of HR data, identifying trends, patterns, and areas for improvement across the OAR workforce
• Utilize statistical…