Human Resources Liaison – Defense Programs
Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 annually
Who We Are:
TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM. Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As part of Salas O'Brien, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients.
Job Summary:
As a full-time Human Resources (HR) Liaison, you will provide support to the Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Defense Programs (NA-10), Human Capital and Business Operations (HCBO). You will assist with daily business operations for NA-10 staff, gather and track weekly reports, provide analysis, and participate in various meetings.
The Human Resources and Performance (HR&P) manager will determine your weekly work schedule in consultation with you. A hybrid work arrangement with two days a week onsite at the DOE Headquarters Forrestal Building, located in Washington, DC. Operational hours are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Responsibilities:
- Provide support to the HCBO Director and Deputy Director, Human Resources and Performance (HR&P) Manager, and NA-10 staff as an HR Liaison processing personnel actions including new hires, details, reassignments, realignments, reorganizations, and workforce planning and tracking.
- Update and maintain data for staffing rosters, organizational charts, Defense Programs statistics table, HCBO slides, HCBO SharePoint site, and hiring spreadsheets including analyzing data and processes to develop reports.
- Ensure incoming federal personnel information is shared with HCBO team members.
- Assist with Performance Appraisal Management System (PAMS) activities.
- Communicate and interact with diverse teams, leadership, and internal/external stakeholders.
- Review and provide input to policy and process improvement documents.
- Assist with special projects as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
- US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q (Top Secret) security clearance.
- 10 or more years of customer service and professional Federal HR/HR liaison experience in a similar role (including hiring authorities and recruitment)
- Experience with HR systems.
- Experience managing highly confidential information (PII).
- Excellent skills in interpersonal communications, task management, and both verbal and written communication.
- Ability to collaborate with a team in a highly dynamic and evolving work environment.
- Keen research abilities, analytical skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and administrative skills.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, Adobe, and SharePoint.
Preferred qualifications:
- DOE/NNSA experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with NNSA OneHR Connection strongly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $120 – $130,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview: https://salasobrien.com/benefits/
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
TechSource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. TechSource will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Third-Party Agency Notice
TechSource does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q (Top Secret) security clearance.
- 10 or more years of customer service and professional Federal HR/HR liaison experience (including hiring authorities and recruitment).
- Experience with HR systems.
- Experience managing highly confidential information (PII).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Adobe, and SharePoint.
- Excellent interpersonal, task management, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with a team in a highly dynamic and evolving work environment.
- Keen research abilities, analytical skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and administrative skills.
- Experience with Performance Appraisal Management System (PAMS) activities.
- DOE/NNSA experience.
- Experience with NNSA OneHR Connection.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options include multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with an individual medical option at no premium, plus no‑cost preventive medications and mental‑health resources. Employer‑paid disability and life coverage further strengthen the safety net.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) employer match with a potential additional company stock contribution, along with RRSP support in Canada and a student‑loan payment 401(k) match in the U.S. These features provide structured long‑term savings support beyond base pay.
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