Lead Equal Employment Specialist
US Department of Defense, Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
Lead Equal Employment Specialist
This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. Overview
Accepting applications Open & closing dates: 03/13/2026 to 03/20/2026 Salary: $121,785 to $158,322 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 13 Location: 1 vacancy in the following location: Fort Belvoir, VA Remote job: No Telework eligible: No Travel Required: 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes - You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Full-time Service: Competitive Promotion potential: None Job family (Series): 0260 Equal Employment Opportunity Supervisory status: No Security clearance: Other Position sensitivity and risk: Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process: National security Financial disclosure: No Bargaining unit status: No Announcement number: DCAA-26-HQ-12905770 Control number: 861079200 This Job Is Open To
Federal employees - Competitive service: Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL): Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Veterans: Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference. Military spouses: Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty. Clarification from the agency
Current Career or Career-Conditional Federal Employees in the Competitive Service. Eligible Priority Placement Program DoW Military Spouses Preference (MSP) applicants, eligible PPP applicants. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles in the local commuting area. Also open to all veterans who are eligible for competitive appointment under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Duties
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets pertinent policy and regulatory issuances relating to EEO in the federal service. Provides expert advice and technical guidance to senior level managers regarding complaints of discrimination, possible Agency liability, and avenues of resolution. Administers Agency wide EEO complaint system and ensures complaints are processed in accordance with Federal and Agency regulations. Provides consultative support to management officials and other stakeholders to facilitate early, informal resolution of disputes and prevent escalation, consistent with applicable requirements. Leads and serves as the technical point of contact supporting the Agency RA process consistent with applicable requirements and Agency procedures. Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a U.S Citizen as verified through E-Verify Program. Qualifications
You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience is defined as: providing technical leadership and expert guidance for the full range of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs; OR developing and delivering training to the workforce and serving as an authoritative consultant to management on resolving sensitive and complex EEO matters; OR providing advisory services on complex cases, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing processes for reasonable accommodation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. Additional information
DCAA has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security and thrift savings; health, life and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. DCAA employees enjoy our business-casual dress code, flexible work schedules, and transit subsidies. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov). Initial Probationary Period: Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. Drug Testing: If you are given access to classified information, you will be subject to random drug testing. If you are selected for a special sensitive position, you will be placed in a drug testing designated position. You must pass a drug test before your assignment to such a position and you will be subject to random drug testing subsequent to your assignment. Background Investigation: All selectees will be subject to a personnel security investigation which must be favorably adjudicated for occupancy of a sensitive position and/or access to classified information. If you are selected for a critical/special sensitive position, you will be subject to a random counterintelligence scope polygraph. PCS: Relocation expenses reimbursed - Yes - You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses will be offered based on agency staffing needs and budgetary availability. Additional Vacancies: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 120 days of the certificate issuance date. Performance Appraisal: If you are a current Federal employee, you must be rated fully successful or higher on your current performance rating to be eligible for promotion. You may be asked to provide a copy of your performance appraisal during the evaluation and selection process. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): You must be well qualified for the position to receive special selection priority under the ICTAP. A qualified ICTAP eligible achieving a score of 90 or above will be considered well qualified. For more information, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing an initial 3-year term (not less than 2 years and 11 months) may apply regardless of their current geographical location. Veterans must submit their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to be considered under this authority. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance. This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application will initially be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum eligibility and qualifications requirements. If you are qualified, you will then receive a numeric score based on the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities for the position listed below. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications, you will be assigned a rating commensurate with your background. Your final score will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified candidates. Criminal History Inquiries
This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. Overview
Accepting applications Open & closing dates: 03/13/2026 to 03/20/2026 Salary: $121,785 to $158,322 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 13 Location: 1 vacancy in the following location: Fort Belvoir, VA Remote job: No Telework eligible: No Travel Required: 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes - You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Full-time Service: Competitive Promotion potential: None Job family (Series): 0260 Equal Employment Opportunity Supervisory status: No Security clearance: Other Position sensitivity and risk: Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process: National security Financial disclosure: No Bargaining unit status: No Announcement number: DCAA-26-HQ-12905770 Control number: 861079200 This Job Is Open To
Federal employees - Competitive service: Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL): Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Veterans: Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference. Military spouses: Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty. Clarification from the agency
Current Career or Career-Conditional Federal Employees in the Competitive Service. Eligible Priority Placement Program DoW Military Spouses Preference (MSP) applicants, eligible PPP applicants. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles in the local commuting area. Also open to all veterans who are eligible for competitive appointment under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Duties
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets pertinent policy and regulatory issuances relating to EEO in the federal service. Provides expert advice and technical guidance to senior level managers regarding complaints of discrimination, possible Agency liability, and avenues of resolution. Administers Agency wide EEO complaint system and ensures complaints are processed in accordance with Federal and Agency regulations. Provides consultative support to management officials and other stakeholders to facilitate early, informal resolution of disputes and prevent escalation, consistent with applicable requirements. Leads and serves as the technical point of contact supporting the Agency RA process consistent with applicable requirements and Agency procedures. Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a U.S Citizen as verified through E-Verify Program. Qualifications
You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience is defined as: providing technical leadership and expert guidance for the full range of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs; OR developing and delivering training to the workforce and serving as an authoritative consultant to management on resolving sensitive and complex EEO matters; OR providing advisory services on complex cases, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing processes for reasonable accommodation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. Additional information
DCAA has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security and thrift savings; health, life and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. DCAA employees enjoy our business-casual dress code, flexible work schedules, and transit subsidies. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov). Initial Probationary Period: Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. Drug Testing: If you are given access to classified information, you will be subject to random drug testing. If you are selected for a special sensitive position, you will be placed in a drug testing designated position. You must pass a drug test before your assignment to such a position and you will be subject to random drug testing subsequent to your assignment. Background Investigation: All selectees will be subject to a personnel security investigation which must be favorably adjudicated for occupancy of a sensitive position and/or access to classified information. If you are selected for a critical/special sensitive position, you will be subject to a random counterintelligence scope polygraph. PCS: Relocation expenses reimbursed - Yes - You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses will be offered based on agency staffing needs and budgetary availability. Additional Vacancies: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 120 days of the certificate issuance date. Performance Appraisal: If you are a current Federal employee, you must be rated fully successful or higher on your current performance rating to be eligible for promotion. You may be asked to provide a copy of your performance appraisal during the evaluation and selection process. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): You must be well qualified for the position to receive special selection priority under the ICTAP. A qualified ICTAP eligible achieving a score of 90 or above will be considered well qualified. For more information, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing an initial 3-year term (not less than 2 years and 11 months) may apply regardless of their current geographical location. Veterans must submit their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to be considered under this authority. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance. This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application will initially be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum eligibility and qualifications requirements. If you are qualified, you will then receive a numeric score based on the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities for the position listed below. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications, you will be assigned a rating commensurate with your background. Your final score will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified candidates. Criminal History Inquiries