Junior Human Resources Specialist

Zantech

Junior Human Resources Specialist providing HRM support for SES recruitment and staffing programs at Zantech. Seeking candidate with relevant experience in federal HR operations.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supplementation of HRM staff with HRM Specialist-related support, including Personnel Staffing for SES and political appointee programs
Reviewing pre-employment requirements and related staffing support
Provides administrative and records management support for CBP's SES recruitment and staffing programs within the Executive Services Division
Support the accurate and accountable management of SES applicant files, data entry, and statistical reporting
Record and file application materials for SES applicants
Maintain vacancy announcement and applicant files for accountability, integrity, and records administration
Process incoming SES applicant packages; track receipts and maintain files
Provide application status updates as requested by the Government
Compile and prepare application reports and documents pertaining to applicant status
Maintain records and files of work and revisions
Perform data entry and electronic record management in support of EXSD operations
Gather and compile data for statistical reports as directed by the Government
Identify themselves as a Contractor in all communications, meetings, and correspondence
Complete and comply with all required NDAs, security awareness, and privacy training

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of relevant experience within the area of assignment
Knowledge of SES ECQs, the OPM QRB review process, and development of ECQ Statements or ECQ templates
Knowledge of federal HR program functional areas, including file organization and maintenance procedures
Proven administrative skills relevant to HR operations, including alpha/numeric filing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related software
Fluency with standard office equipment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and respond to inquiries simultaneously
Ability to perform data entry and compile statistical reports
Ability to manage short- and long-term projects with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to deal with conflicts and diverse stakeholders
Bachelors Degree OR 5 years of relevant experience within the area of assignment in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
US Citizenship required
Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) prior to reporting to work.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Strong benefits
Vacation package
Fast-paced and exciting work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entrystatistical reportingfile organizationECQ StatementsECQ templatesadministrative skillsalpha/numeric filingMicrosoft Office Suiterecord managementapplicant tracking

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationmulti-taskingdeadline managementproject managementinterpersonal skillsconflict resolutionstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelors DegreeSingle-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)