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Classification Specialist

yrci
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2026

Founded in 2001, YRCI is a leading professional services firm providing Human Capital, Acquisition Support and Financial Management Services to Government and Commercial customers nationwide. At YRCI, collaborative people and innovative thinking are the driving force behind our growing success. We provide our employees a professional environment in which to find challenging, rewarding work and learning opportunities to allow them to flourish.

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Job Title
Classification Specialist
Location
Washington, DC US (Primary)
Job Type
Full-time
Position Benefits
As an employee of YRCI working full-time, you are eligible for an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a defined company match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, tuition and professional development reimbursement programs, 11 paid holidays, paid time off that accrues beginning your first day of work, and a number of supplemental plans. Eligibility begins on YOUR VERY FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT.
Exemption Type
Exempt
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Job Description

Our Federal client is seeking a Classification Specialist. The Classification Specialist will perform a full range of technical and administrative human resources management services relating to classification. This may include the following:

 

      • Tentatively classify Position Descriptions (PD) and associated evaluation statements in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification Standards, including, but not limited to the General Schedule (GS) Supervisory, Team Leader, Wage Supervisor, and Wage Leader guides.
      • Compare PDs to other like PDs and classification standards to ensure consistency in establishing compensation levels across a variety of employment programs. Evaluation statements shall be prepared for positions with precedent-setting classification decisions that become the accepted guideline and standard for specialists within the Civilian Human Resources Office (HRO).
      • Assist in conducting job evaluations in accordance with OPMs Factor Evaluation System (FES), Agency policies, directives, and procedures.
      • Upload all documents, data, and text into the Agency position classification system.
      • Prepare advisory evaluation statements for positions with precedent-setting classification decisions that become the accepted guideline and standard for specialists within the HR Directorate for review and future use.
      • Submit modified draft and new PDs electronically to the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Command Staff Advisor, and organizational modification effort managers for comment and approval.
      • Edit existing PDs and inserting new language; preparing workforce profiles.
Job Requirements
      • Minimum of 6 years of Classification experience.
      • Proficient in the following Microsoft (MS) applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
      • Ability to communicate effectively; both orally and in writing.
      • Ability to interpret Government policy, regulations, and directives and to apply those interpretations fully and legally to all activities described in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).
We employ people who are driven by excellence, committed to integrity, and inspired by opportunities to achieve positive results.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. YRCI is an E-Verify employer. As a contractor and subcontractor, YRCI shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. No sponsorship is available for this position.

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