HR Analyst Staffing / Classification

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is looking for a Human Resources Staffing and Classification Program Analyst to work in Dahlgren, VA . The successful candidate will provide on-site support at NSWC Dam Neck, VA location. The candidate will support day-to-day operation for the Corporate Operations Department, Human Resources, Staffing/Classification in the area of Staffing, Classification and Recruitment efforts.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced knowledge of the federal hiring and onboarding process to independently support and advise the NSWCDD HR office in Dam Neck, Virginia, ensuring compliance with federal policies and organizational objectives.

• Lead and oversee staffing and hiring activities, including tracking and evaluating applicants, assessing status updates, and making judgment-based recommendations.

• Requires overseeing the use of SharePoint or other systems to manage hiring workflows and ensuring data accuracy.

• Exercise independent judgment when reviewing, interpreting, and validating employee employment records in the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) and oversee the processing of personnel actions for both new hires and current employees.

• Manage and administer the full lifecycle of the onboarding process, ensuring timely execution of offers, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding milestones with minimal supervision.

• Provide expert-level guidance in responding to complex employee HR inquiries related to positions, benefits, leave, pay, and policy interpretation, using discretion to resolve issues and escalate only when necessary.

• Lead the review, analysis, and validation of SF-50s for accuracy, identifying discrepancies, recommending corrective actions, and overseeing resolution to ensure compliance with regulations.

• Lead HR support for New Employee Orientation (NEO), to include planning, reviewing onboarding documentation, presenting HR materials, and ensuring alignment with organizational onboarding strategies.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain an active DoD-issued Interim-Secret (or higher) security clearance

• Associate degree in Human Resources or related business field, OR three (3) plus years of progressively responsible HR experience.

• At least one (1) year of demonstrated experience in HR recruitment, onboarding, training implementation, and program management (2 or more preferred).

• Proven ability to work independently, exercise discretion, manage priorities, and make informed decisions while serving as a subject matter resource.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Customer-focused with ability to provide professional guidance and support.

Desired Qualifications:

• Federal recruitment and hiring process experience.

• Working knowledge of Navy ERP.

• DCPDS familiarity.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Job ID

2026-25172

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$65,000 - $70,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.

As an AMO employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).