Human Resources / HR SME

Work Location:  Newport News, VA. 23606

Pay Range: Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested salary

Hours: Full Time / 40 wk

Duration: 60 days with potential of extension

Position Details:

This is a short-term engagement supporting a client through workforce transition and human resources at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF) in Newport News, Virginia. This client recently received the DOE award and this is an immediate need. The project is expected to last 60 days (through approximately June 1, 2026), with the potential for extension by mutual agreement. Work will be performed on-site at TJNAF for approximately 2–3 weeks, with remaining work performed remotely from the SME's home office as required.

Responsibilities: 

Workforce Transition Planning & Execution

• Participate in the review and assessment of the Workforce Transition Plan to ensure completeness, accuracy, and logical task sequencing

• Engage with the incumbent HR team to assess organizational strengths and weaknesses

• Review incumbent Employee Census Data and update position descriptions and qualification requirements as needed

• Assist in issuing job offers to incumbent employees; track and resolve offer responses

• Coordinate and support employee onboarding in collaboration with the successor contractor HR team

• Support workforce gap analysis with Key Personnel and identify any new positions required

Pay, Benefits & Compliance

• Review and Bluesheet compensation and benefits documents including Workers' Compensation Insurance and Severance plans

• Conduct Benefits Value Study and develop the Benefits Plan

• Support client submission of Compensation approval for Key Personnel and Top 5 Highly Compensated Employees

• Assess Substance Abuse Program and Employee Assistance Program against contract requirements

• Address all DOE prime contract H Clause requirements related to employee pay and benefits

Stakeholder Engagement & Deliverables

• Facilitate and participate in internal, client, and multi-stakeholder meetings; support agenda development and follow-up actions

• Contribute to required deliverables including Workforce Transition Plans, Benefits Plans, Final Transition Agreements, Preference in Hiring Reports, Employee Assistance Program Plan, Employee Concerns Program, and Affirmative Action Plans

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all proprietary, technical, and strategic information

Required

• 7–10+ years of progressive HR experience with a significant focus on workforce transition or large-scale employee transitions

• Demonstrated experience supporting contract workforce transitions in a federal government or DOE environment

• Working knowledge of DOE prime contract H Clause requirements related to employee pay, benefits, and workforce continuity

• Experience conducting Benefits Value Studies and developing Benefits Plans

• Ability to travel to Newport News, VA for approximately 2–3 weeks if not locally based

Preferred

• Experience supporting DOE national laboratory contract transitions

• Familiarity with Substance Abuse Programs and Employee Assistance Programs in a federal contractor context

• HR certifications such as SPHR, PHR, or SHRM-SCP

·         Local to Newport News, VA / Hampton Roads region

Physical Requirements: Must be capable of climbing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting as part of daily job responsibilities.