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Classification Specialist

C Evans Consulting
Pentagon, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2026 CLOSED ON 3/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classification Specialist position at C Evans Consulting?

About the Role

CEC is hiring several Human Resources Classification Specialists to support the Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) Human Resources Branch at the Pentagon.. This team is responsible for tackling and eliminating a classification backlog and improving position management across multiple HQMC organizations.

If you have federal classification experience and want a role where your work directly shapes workforce structure and mission readiness, this is the place to do it.

What You’ll Do

  • Review and classify federal civilian positions using OPM standards
  • Recommend title, series, and grade for lower-grade or administrative support positions
  • Conduct organizational audits to identify position management issues
  • Review and advise on position descriptions
  • Analyze competencies and occupational families
  • Review applicant assessment questionnaires for compliance with OPM best practices
  • Provide guidance to managers and employees on classification and HR programs
  • Maintain classification documentation and reconcile organizational records
  • Run reports, update data, and support HR system coding
  • Lead or support meetings on classification or recruitment tools

What We’re Looking For

Required:

  • At least 1 year of specialized federal experience at the GS-11 level (or equivalent)
  • Hands-on experience applying OPM classification standards
  • Experience reviewing/writing/advising on federal position descriptions
  • Ability to analyze job data and recommend classification decisions
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance
  • Ability to work onsite at the Pentagon full time

Preferred:

  • Experience with DoD or Marine Corps HR operations
  • Experience conducting position management reviews or organizational audits
  • Familiarity with automated PD libraries and HR information systems
  • Knowledge of competency models or assessment development

Why Join C Evans Consulting?

  • Mission-driven work supporting the Marine Corps
  • Stable, long-term contract work through federal option periods
  • Work with a highly engaged, high-performing HR team
  • Growth opportunities within a rapidly scaling 8(a) contractor

Work Environment

  • Full-time onsite support at the Pentagon
  • Occasional travel to Quantico, VA
  • Federal holidays off

Apply today if you have federal classification expertise and want to make a measurable impact.

Pay: $48.00 - $52.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • How many years of Federal HR Classification experience do you have?
  • How many years experience do you have in writing and reviewing Position Descriptions?

Experience:

  • specialized : 2 years (Required)

Security clearance:

  • Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Pentagon, DC 20301 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48 - $52

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