Icf

Government Contracting

HRSpecialist

$61–104k Reston, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“HR Specialist at Icf. Skills: Federal HR services, OPM regulations, HR systems support. Support federal staff. Provide retirement counseling”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure accurate service delivery; Ensure timely service delivery; Maintain data integrity; Comply with service standards; Improve operational efficiency; Contribute to process improvements

Industry & Context.

Government Contracting
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Analytical

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3 years federal HR experience, Experience with OPM guidance, Experience with Federal Government systems

Nice to Have

Transactional HR work experience, Recruitment experience, Staffing experience, Employee lifecycle processes experience, Compliance-oriented HR documentation, Audit requirements familiarity, Interest in professional development

What You'll Do.

Support federal staff

Provide retirement counseling

Provide benefits counseling

Provide compensation support

Provide benefits support

Process personnel action requests

Review personnel action requests

Provide functional support

Respond to HR inquiries

Identify HR solutions

Maintain HR data systems

Participate in special projects

Participate in surge support

Participate in reporting initiatives

Exercise professional judgment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Consulting team; Client-focused environment; Diverse stakeholders

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

Are you interested in applying your human resources expertise to support mission‑driven federal agencies and complex workforce operations? Consider joining ICF, where we help clients strengthen their human capital systems through compliant, efficient, and people‑centered HR support. ICF is seeking candidates for the role of **HR Specialist** , a mid‑level professional position responsible for supporting clients by delivering a full range of federal HR services aligned with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and agency-specific regulations. This role provides subject matter support across key HR functional areas, including retirement and benefits counseling, compensation and benefits administration, and personnel action processing, ensuring accurate and timely service delivery to a diverse federal workforce. The specialist interprets policies, supports employee lifecycle activities, and leverages federal HR systems (e.g., NFC, eOPF, GovTA) to maintain data integrity and compliance with established service level standards. Serving as part of a consulting team, the HR Specialist supports clients operating in dynamic, often regulated environments and is expected to adapt to client‑specific requirements, procedures, and timelines. The HR Specialist works under limited supervision, independently manages assigned tasks and workflows, and serves as a reliable point of contact for HR operational issues, escalations, and surge support activities. The HR Specialist should also be able to identify and implement workflow improvements in relevant HR business areas. In line with ICF’s collaborative and client-focused environment, the specialist applies strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills to address complex HR inquiries and improve operational efficiency. The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and contribute to continuous process improvements through training and workflow enhancements. Th

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