Communications/HR Support Specialist

Blue Water Thinking proudly supports Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals, guided by principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration. Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army, we understand and support the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families, and caretakers. Our executive team combines military experience with private and public sector consulting expertise to deliver integrated, best-fit solutions and thought leadership. We value integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship, and customer service, fostering collaboration, humility, and loyalty.

About the role

Blue Water Thinking is seeking a Communications/HR Support Specialist to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role focuses on communications, coordination, reporting, and administrative support, with additional support for human capital and staffing activities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Draft and update reports, correspondence, briefing materials, memoranda, and requests for information.
• Coordinate responses and information requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Track action items, deadlines, and deliverables and provide routine status updates.
• Collect, organize, and summarize information related to operations, planning, budget, readiness, procurement, and workforce activities.
• Maintain dashboards, trackers, and other reporting tools.
• Assist with staffing and organizational documentation, including hire, recruitment, classification, and organizational change requests.
• Support position descriptions, qualification documents, organizational charts, performance standards, and related materials.
• Prepare monthly reports summarizing work completed, labor categories, and hours worked.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
• 3+ years of related experience in communications, program support, reporting, coordination, or similar functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience preparing reports, correspondence, presentations, or other communications materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government or Department of Veterans Affairs programs.
• Experience supporting human resources, human capital, staffing, or workforce management activities.
• Knowledge of OPM and VA human resources policies and procedures.
• Experience with federal staffing, position descriptions, congressional inquiries, audits, or FOIA requests.

Pay

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 (based on factors including location, experience, skills, contract affordability, and organizational requirements).

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• Paid time off and federal holidays.
• Matching 401(k) plan.