Experience

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  Professional Management Enterprises (Pme)

  • Senior Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

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  Professional Management Enterprises (PME)

  • Alexandria, Virginia

  • Senior Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

    • Nov 2015 - Present
    • Alexandria, Virginia

    Perform a full range of position management and classification review, evaluation and advisory services for U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Conduct position and organizational management studies. Develop, revise and classify position description in accordance with the OPM Position Classification Standards and guidelines. Conduct desk audits with employees for presentation of results to agency management. Interview supervisors and staff to verify and/or determine duties and responsibilities. Prepare written evaluation statements with full rationale. Provide position management and classification analyses and advisories to agency management and staff.

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  MRF Consulting

  • Deparrment of Education Federal Student Aid

  • Senior HR Specialist (Classification)

    • Jun 2008 - Apr 2015
    • Deparrment of Education Federal Student Aid

    Performed position management and classification and related functions for Department of Education, Federal Student Aid (FSA). Provided review, analysis and advisory services relative to major reorganizations for FSA Business Units. Performed the full range of work associated with acquiring information, review and analysis, and position classification evaluation for classification appeals. Provided classification expertise for FSA strategic classification project to include performing comprehensive review and analysis of organizational mission and functional statements/job information and determining the most appropriate pay plan, series, grade, title and structure. Provided a variety of management advisory services such as competitive level development and administration, classification appeal procedures, position description (PD) preparation and administration (PD numbering systems, automating PDs and PD development, etc.), supervisory and employee position inquiries and desk audits, etc.

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  YRCI

  • Senior HR Specialist (Classification)

    • May 2010 - Jan 2011

    Served as a Senior Human Resources Specialist (Classification) responsible for a full range of position classification reviews, evaluations and advisory services for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). Reviewed and provided full narrative evaluations for scientific and engineering positions using criteria in the Factor Evaluation System, Research Grade Evaluation Guide, Equipment Development Grade Evaluation Guide, and other pertinent evaluative guidance and criteria. Examples of positions evaluated included such titles and series as follows: Research Astrophysicist, GS-1330; Research Geophysicist, GS-1313; Research Physical Scientist, GS-1301; Supervisory Space Scientist, GS-1330; Electronics Engineer, GS-855; Computer Engineer, GS-854; Research Chemist, GS-1320; Science Operations Manager, GS-301; Engineering Technician, GS-802; etc. Conducted on-site desk audits and provided full narrative position management and classification evaluative analyses. Presented position management and classification findings, analysis and recommendations to position classification peer-review panels. Provided advisory services to NASA HR staff regarding explanation and elaboration of position management and classification criteria, guidance, policy, practices and strategies. Proposed position management and classification strategies and solutions to management officials and representatives relative to unprecedented organizational classifications. For example, conducted a study that addressed and corrected grade levels (to GS-14) for administrative manager work at both the oversight-level and “in-house” projects-level. Provided classification expertise and administration in building the NASA Electronic Position Description System (e-PDS). Reviewed position descriptions (PD) for overall correctness and entered PD and associated data elements into e-PDS. Determined the best approach and successfully completed e-PDS

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  YRCI

  • Senior HR Specialist (Classification)

    • Jul 2008 - Aug 2009

    Served as a senior expert position management and classification specialist. Provided a wide variety of services associated with review, analysis, evaluation and advisories for federal positions within the National Institutes of Health. Performed complex analysis and evaluations for professional, scientific, managerial and administrative positions. Reviewed and revised position descriptions to ensure compliance with federal law, OPM and organizational requirements and practices. Conducted position review interviews and analysis to address and ensure implementation of effective position management, organizational alignment with mission and functions, and accurate descriptions of work and classification determinations.

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  Monster Government Solutions

  • Lead HR Specialist

    • Apr 2007 - May 2008

    Provided support for human resources, training, administrative, and position classification projects. Manage the Content Migration Team (3 Classification Specialist and 1 HR Assistant) in developing the classification content for inclusion in the e-class automation system for use throughout the entire Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Provided position management and classification expertise and advisory services to VA management officials and MGS Program and Project Managers. Reviewed user requirements and create classification logic input for use in establishing the undeveloped portions of the e-class system (e.g., FES factor level determination, use of GS leader part I and II criteria, rules for using GS and FWS criteria, etc.). Performed position management inquiries and develop new, properly classified position descriptions for inclusion in the HQ VA-approved position description library that is used by VA at all organizational levels. Produced a variety of management reports outlining progress, issues to resolve, and proposed solutions.

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  Headquarters, Department of the Army

  • HR Specialist

    • Apr 2001 - Aug 2004

    Managed several strategic planning programs/projects relative to the Army civilian workforce. Examples follow: (a) Served as lead specialist for the Army-wide Personnel Transformation (PT) program/project. Developed detailed project plans, tasks, milestones dates and schedules for the Assistant G-1 (AG-1) for Civilian Personnel Policy (CPP). Chaired meetings with CPP leaders and other stakeholders to: further develop the CPP details for incorporation into PT, include the various aspects of the National Security Personnel System (NSPS), ensure appropriate interests are represented, include the various functional requirements, and apply the tenets of best business practices for project planning and execution. Effectively communicated with staff officers, members and other individuals responsible for various aspects of PT to ensure PT directions and schedules are accomplished in a timely manner. (b) Served as lead project manager for the Army Civilian Human Resources Functional Review/Functional Area Assessment. Developed the unprecedented methodology, project plan, schedules, milestones, and overall project requirements and direction. Provided regular and recurring briefings to the AG-1 for CPP on project status and significant project developments. Used managerial, program analysis and management information systems to manage, communicate, integrate, and synchronize the project elements with a wide variety of managerial and staff stakeholders. (c) Served as lead staff officer responsible for managing the Strategic Army Workforce (SAW) compensation system and strategic communication development. Managed the compensation development work efforts of contracted compensation experts as well as staff members. Chaired meetings to develop detailed project plans and compensation models best suited for the SAW. Performed program analysis for overall SAW project to include sequencing of events and tracking of processes and budgets throughout the life cycle of the project.

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  Department of the Army

  • Senior Position Classification Specialist

    • Jul 1990 - Apr 2001

    Served as Senior Position Classification Specialist and Team Leader managing a team of 3 employees. Provided technical advice to Civilian Personnel Advisory Centers (CPAC), managers, and employees and classified the most complex positions for assigned organizations. Assignments included a full range of GS and FWS positions, including a Major Subordinate Command, Research Development Engineering Center, Program Manager/Program Executive Office, Depot and an Arsenal. Work required and accomplished included overseeing major reorganizations; reviewing and coordinating classification appeals; supporting upsizing initiatives requiring complex classification strategies to support management goals; training lower graded classification specialists, assistants and clerks; managing personal and team production and work flow; etc. Exercised delegated classification authority to develop and evaluate/certifyposition responsibilities for all position actions including a significant amount of highly complex positions. Facilitated full and responsible management advisory services to assigned organizations such as planning and performing studies to identify long and short range personnel needs, advising on organization structures to meet management needs, and solving problems dealing with morale, turnover, job dilution or expansion. Assisted with planning and implementing reorganizations that frequently involve major mission changes or sweeping realignment of positions and personnel. Advised on organization structures, classification changes, position/employee impact and related actions to assure regulatory compliance prior to implementing new structures. Anticipated problems that evolve from the complex and dynamic nature of organizations served and provided innovative solutions that accommodate managers’ needs without compromising fundamental personnel management principles.

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  Ballistic Research Laboratory

  • Management Analyst

    • Oct 1989 - Jul 1990

    Provided management consulting services on all aspects of improving management operations for the Ballistic Research Laboratory (BRL)(currently Army Research Laboratory).  Conducted full management analysis project studies of missions, organizations, functions, work processes, methods, procedures and other related criteria to clarify, appraise, refine, alter, or improve present management applications and practices of the BRL. Conducted management surveys and analyses on specialized areas of management such as organization analysis, work methods and standards, procedure analysis, and management statistics. Conducted studies to achieve increased effectiveness, efficiency and economy of operations.

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  Department of the Army

  • Personnel Management Specialist

    • Sep 1987 - Sep 1989

    As an Army Personnel Intern, acquired knowledge and experience in the following functional areas:  Recruitment and Placement, Position Management and Classification, Training & Development, Management and Employee Relations/Labor Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity, Budget and Benefits.  Applied acquired knowledge and experience to various assignments in the functional areas.