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Classification Specialist

ID
2026-3434
Category
Human Resources
Type
Full Time
Clearance
Obtain Public Trust
Location
US-DC-Washington, D.C.

About GKG

With a passion for excellence, Golden Key Group (GKG) helps clients solve their strategic, organizational, and operational challenges to better meet their mission demands.  We have serviced more than 25 Federal departments and agencies and several large commercial companies since our inception in 2002.

 

Golden Key Group's talented professionals, combined with our strategic partners, bring a depth of commercial and government experience and expertise.  We are relentless in delivering the highest levels of services to provide tangible value and create sustainable results for our clients.

Overview

The Classification Specialist provides expert position classification services supporting the development, review, evaluation, and classification of federal civilian positions. The position performs classification analyses, position description development, job evaluations, and related advisory services in accordance with OPM classification standards and federal workforce management requirements.

 

Note** This position is being recruited in support of potential future contract awards, and qualified candidates may be considered for upcoming opportunities supporting federal government clients.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, revise, and classify position descriptions and evaluation statements.
  • Conduct position classification analyses and job audits.
  • Apply OPM classification standards and factor evaluation methodologies.
  • Compare positions with existing classifications to ensure consistency and equity.
  • Prepare advisory classification determinations and supporting documentation.
  • Perform job evaluations utilizing the OPM Factor Evaluation System (FES).
  • Upload and maintain documentation within agency classification systems.
  • Coordinate reviews with subject matter experts and organizational officials.
  • Support workforce planning and organizational position structure assessments.
  • Ensure all products comply with OPM, DHS, and USCG requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum six (6) years of federal position classification experience.
  • Demonstrated experience performing classification support services similar in scope and complexity.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to interpret Government regulations, directives, and policies and apply them appropriately.
  • Experience with federal position classification principles and OPM standards.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required Government suitability determination and system access.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting DHS, USCG, DoD, or cabinet-level agencies.
  • Expertise applying OPM Factor Evaluation System methodologies.
  • Experience with supervisory, team leader, and wage-grade classification determinations.
  • Experience preparing precedent-setting evaluation statements and classification packages.
  • Existing DHS or federal suitability determination.

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Golden Key Group, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair and lawful employment practices. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees are recognized for their initiative, skills, experience, excellence, and dedication, all within an environment free from unlawful discrimination. By adhering to merit-based hiring practices, clear policies, and professional standards, we ensure that every employee has the opportunity to thrive and make meaningful contributions to the company’s success.


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Golden Key Group, LLC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.


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By submitting your resume and expressing interest in this position, you expressly authorize Golden Key Group (GKG) to share your resume and any personal information contained within it with its subsidiaries, affiliates, and teaming partners for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this role, as well as other available positions requiring comparable skills, education, and experience. Should GKG, its affiliates, or teaming partners determine that your qualifications align with an opportunity, you may be contacted to initiate pre-employment discussions and will be required to complete an official employment application and any related employment documentation as part of the hiring process.