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HR Specialist (Workforce Development)

West 4th Strategy
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026
HR Specialist (Workforce Development)
ROLE
We need an experienced Workforce Development HR Specialist supporting the HR Department of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD is a Department of Defense engineering and fleet support command for the Navy's ships, submarines, and unmanned vehicles. In this role, you will design, develop, and deliver training curriculums, monitor mandatory training requirements, conduct workforce development needs assessments, and support recruitment events, career fairs, and candidate tracking. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provides HR support services to NSWCPD's Workforce Development Branch
  • Supports workforce development experience and analysis, delivering comprehensive instructional training and identifying forward lines of career movement and growth
  • Supports the design, development, and delivery of training curriculums, programs, and classes not based on Commercial Off The Shelf requirements
  • Monitors mandatory training requirements and reports on delinquent status
  • Supports the Academic Program Manager and NSWCPD's Mentoring Program
  • Provides support for strategic planning, workforce shaping, and data gathering
  • Conducts annual organizational workforce development needs assessments using Individual Development Plans, Business Plan inputs, and environmental trends
  • Assists with facilitating and delivering onboarding materials and provides document control for onboarding processes
  • Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates training courses for overall quality and effectiveness
  • Assesses classroom, web, broadcast, and on-the-job training methods
  • Recommends adopting, modifying, or discontinuing instructional methods and technologies
  • Updates training records and reviews training invoices
  • Develops and updates course curriculum, facilitation guides, student guides, and presentations
  • Designs training courses for audio/visual delivery in compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • Assists with recruitment of new personnel, career fair registrations, and student and candidate tracking
  • Assists with communications between the Command and universities on the recruitment schedule
  • Supports recruitment program packages, event setup and breakdown, and recruitment materials
  • Performs data entry of Request for Personnel Actions (RPAs) in DCPDS and updates the CRTS database

BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
  • Five (5) years of experience providing Human Resources services related to workforce development and/or recruiting
  • Working knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite programs
  • Demonstrable experience examining human resources laws, policies, rules, and procedures
  • Possess knowledge of Government regulations, policies, and practices under Title 5, United States Code, and other statutes and legal Authorities for Federal Human Resources.

EDUCATION
  • High School Diploma or GED required; undergraduate degree preferred

LOCATION
  • Philadelphia, PA Navy Yard

CLEARANCE
  • Must be able to pass a Tier III background investigation to obtain a moderate risk public trust
  • Must be a US Citizen

CLIENT
  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD)

HOURS
  • 40 hours per week
  • 8 hours per day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
  • Employment Classification Eligibility – W2

RELOCATION
  • Not eligible for relocation benefits


West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.

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