Job Vacancy Announcement – NIMH Detail Opportunity – Management Analyst (Workforce Specialist)

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Office of Management
Workforce Management Branch/Intramural Workforce Section

PLEASE NOTE: The following internal detail opportunity is available to current federal employees within NIH, the Department of Health and Human Services, and other federal organizations. Detail opportunities offer several benefits for existing federal employees, including professional development, networking opportunities, and career advancement. Supervisor approval is required.

Position Type (e.g. Full-time or part-time)

Full-time; non-reimbursable

Series and Grade(s)

GS-343-11/12/13

Duration and Location

120 Days; Remote

Detail Duties

Are you passionate about optimizing workplace dynamics and enhancing internal talent? The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management (OM), Workforce Management Branch (WMB), Intramural Workforce Section (IRW) has an exciting detail opportunity available.  In this position, you will be at the forefront of building a highly skilled workforce, ensuring that NIMH remains equipped to drive innovation and achieve excellence in mental health research. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking a dedicated Workforce Specialist to play a pivotal role at NIMH.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conducting studies, reviews, evaluations, and assessments of administrative management issues, proposals, and programs.
• Preparing a variety of comprehensive reports, management summaries, and briefing papers which identify problems and provides recommendations.
• Initiating and reviewing HR actions such as pay incentives, Title 42, Title 38, and a variety of other personnel cases for NIMH or NIH approval.
• Managing, advising, and preparing necessary documents related to the recruitment and selection process.
• Utilizing automated systems to prepare documents for review and signature.
• Analyzing workforce data to identify trends and make recommendations for staffing needs.
• Acting as a liaison between IRP staff and the Office of Human Resources.
• Reviewing position descriptions created by management to ensure compliance with position management and classification policies.
• Serving as a Federal Task Leader to acquire SOAR contractor support.
• Performing internal staffing and placement actions such as creating that includes OF-8s, position descriptions, and job analyses.
• Utilizing HR databases to enter, review, and manage personnel information.
• Keeping customers and Section Chief up to date regarding the status of actions and any foreseen issues.

Knowledge and Skills Needed:

Candidates must be detail-oriented and have strong customer service skills. Strong written communication is required, and potential candidates should understand HR principles and practices, including recruitment and staffing. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are preferred. 

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a statement of interest (no longer than 2 paragraphs) and resume to Shardé Grinder at sharde.grinder@nih.gov no later than October 20, 2024.

HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs and encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.