DEU Human Resources Specialist | Remote with Restrictions to DC, MD or VA | Pay: 100k - 120k/yr Job Description Support high-profile, fast-paced, and high-volume Delegated Examining (DE) and Merit Promotion (MP) recruitment activities for the agency. Perform all recruitment activities through an electronic recruitment framework, maintaining regulatory requirements. Engage in activities from management advisory to completing Entry on Duty (EOD) tasks. Responsibilities + Conduct job analysis, develop assessment questionnaires, and document evaluation criteria in accordance with agency requirements. + Review and adjudicate Veterans' Preference, and examine applicant qualifications for a broad range of agency occupations, providing written justifications. + Support the Quality Control (QC) process by reviewing work products and offering constructive corrections and recommendations for improvement. + Review job analyses, assessment questionnaires, Job Opportunity Announcements (JOA), ratings, and certificates. + Conduct staffing activities using various databases, including the electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP) system. Essential Skills + 6+ years of federal staffing experience, including job analysis, assessment questionnaire development, and qualifications adjudication. + Experience with USA Staffing is required. + Must possess a DE Unit (DEU) Certification and have recent experience in a DEU environment. + Ability to obtain and maintain a government-required security clearance (public trust) and clear a credit check. Additional Skills & Qualifications + BS/BA degree highly preferred. + Master's degree required, though a Bachelor's degree may be substituted with additional years of experience at level. Work Environment Located at 950 H St, NW Washington DC. Preference for onsite work, though local remote work is possible if candidates are willing to attend important meetings onsite as needed. Candidates must reside in the DMV area. The position offers 1 week of PTO and holiday pay. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Washington, DC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.