Position Classification Specialist
Silver Spring, MD - USA
Job Summary
DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies state and local government and commercial clients in health care technology andfinancial services industries.
The three letters of our name DRT stand for Driving Resolution Together which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.
We are problem solvers dedicated to your success combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.
Project Description:
The purpose of this project is to secure professional position classification support services that enable the agency to eliminate classification backlogs ensure accurate and compliant position descriptions and optimize workforce capacity. The Contractor staff shall provide high-quality operational support to directly advance the agencys core strategic initiatives: achieving accurate classification results optimizing agency staff utilization improving planning and transparency and promoting continuous regulatory compliance across all FDA centers and programs
Job Summary:
The Contractor staff shall ensure the following outcomes are achieved throughout the period of performance to support the agencys strategic goals:
- Accelerated Classification Execution: Complete classification packages and process classification actions across government-approved standard operating timelines to rapidly achieve classification results.
- Reporting & Operational Transparency: Submit regular data-driven progress and reports to improve planning and cost accountability.
Selected candidate shall utilize FDA system access and applicable OPM classification standards to execute the full lifecycle of federal position classification actions across the following phases:
- Pre-Consultation Phase: Schedule and conduct pre-consultation meetings with Centers Offices and Programs to gather organizational and mission-related information necessary to classify positions accurately.
- Position Description (PD) Review and Development Phase: Review existing position descriptions and draft new or revised PDs in accordance with OPM classification standards FDA classification guidance and applicable pay plans. Ensure PDs accurately reflect the duties responsibilities and qualifications of each position.
- Classification Determination Phase: Apply OPM classification standards including the Introduction to the Position Classification Standards and applicable Functional Classification Standards to determine the appropriate occupational series title grade and pay plan for each position. Document classification decisions with written rationale and evaluation statements.
- Classification Review and Appeals Support Phase: Support the review of classification determinations upon request.
- Desk Audit Support Phase: Coordinate and conduct desk audits as needed to verify the accuracy of position descriptions and support classification determinations. Document desk audit findings and incorporate results into final classification decisions.
- Records and Audit File Maintenance Phase: Audit completed classification packages and maintain classification case filesincluding PDs evaluation statements and supporting documentationin accordance with agency records retention schedules and OPM requirements.
- Continuous Communication & Quality Control: Conduct quality reviews on all classification products (position descriptions evaluation statements and classification determinations) to ensure compliance with OPM HHS and FDA regulations. Respond to management and stakeholder inquiries regarding classification actions and provide timely status updates throughout the classification lifecycle.
- Experience with classification policies standards and compliance as well as in position management and recruitment.
- Experience delivering comprehensive classification services to government agencies.
- Excellent organization and written communication.
- Bachelors Degree
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Public Trust clearance. Due to contract requirements candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to be eligible.
- No agencies third parties or Corp-to-Corp submissions.
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- Salary commensurate with experience.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
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