Federal HR Technical Specialist

Job Title: Federal HR Technical Specialist

Location: Pentagon City, VA (Arlington)

Eligibility: U.S. Citizenship & ability to obtain/maintain NACI
clearance
 

About Us:

CEC is a trusted provider of human capital consulting to federal
agencies, helping them solve their most complex workforce challenges. We
are committed to delivering smart, responsive, and mission-focused
solutions.
 

What You’ll Do:

CEC is seeking a Technical Specialist to support the DEA Human Capital
Division by delivering detailed, accurate, and confidential
administrative HR support across staffing, classification, payroll, and
records tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to
detail, a working knowledge of employment laws, and the ability to
quickly learn HR systems in a secure federal environment.
 

Key Responsibilities:

-Assist in processing personnel actions in NFC and other DEA systems
including DEA-Hire, eOPF, and EPIC.

-Support classification and position management documentation.

-Audit HR documentation for accuracy and policy compliance.

-Enter and maintain data in HR systems and ensure file compliance with
NARA and DEA guidelines.

-Prepare reports and summaries based on HR data and operational metrics.

-Support coordination of HR-related projects and tasks under guidance of
HR specialists.
 

Required Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field.

-Strong communication skills, both in written and oral

-Basic knowledge of employment laws.

-Attention to detail.

-Experience using Federal HR and office systems (NFC, eOPF, MS Office
Suite, USA Staffing, EmpowerHR, eQIP)
 

What We Offer:

-Competitive salary

-Medical, dental, and vision coverage

-401(k) with company match

-Paid time off (PTO)

-Support for professional development and certifications

-Collaborative, mission-driven team culture

CEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conduct background checks and
maintain a drug-free workplace.