Sr. HR Specialist | Human Capital Policy and Planning

**JOB TITLE: Sr. HR Specialist – Human Capital Policy \& Planning** **LOCATION: Remote** **CLEARANCE: Ability to obtain and retain public trust clearance** **COMPANY OVERVIEW** At APV, we’re more than a technology company — we’re a mission\-driven powerhouse transforming organizations through advanced technology and human ingenuity. Our expertise spans AI/ML, data architecture, low\-code/no\-code development, Agile DevSecOps, and cloud services, delivering scalable and meaningful solutions. In our Emerging Technology Lab, innovation drives progress. Our teams create intelligent chatbots, AI\-powered assistants, robotic process automation (RPA), essay graders, and data analytics platforms. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges and shaping the future, APV is the place for you. Since 2007, we’ve partnered with federal and state agencies to deliver IT, training, and consulting solutions that achieve mission\-critical outcomes. Built on accountability, integrity, and quality, we go beyond expectations. With 70\+ prime contracts and a proven record of client success, APV continues to grow — and we’re looking for exceptional talent to grow with us. **At APV, we Always Provide Value** **POSITION SUMMARY** APV is seeking a highly experienced **Human Capital Policy \& Planning Program Manager** (Senior HR Specialist) to provide remote support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO). This position supports enterprise human capital policy development, strategic planning, program management, process improvement, and digital enablement across DHS headquarters and component organizations. The successful candidate will serve as a senior human capital policy and planning professional with strong analytical, writing, and program management capabilities. The role requires the ability to interpret federal HR policy and guidance, develop clear and actionable policy products, manage complex deliverables, build SharePoint\-based knowledge management solutions, automate repeatable business processes, and create standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and job aids that improve consistency across the DHS human capital enterprise. **DUTIES** **Human Capital Policy Development, Analysis \& Compliance** * Research, interpret, and apply federal human capital laws, regulations, directives, OPM guidance, DHS policies, and OCHCO procedures to support policy development and implementation. * Draft, edit, and maintain human capital policy documents, implementation guidance, policy memoranda, decision papers, briefing materials, SOPs, job aids, templates, and communication products. * Conduct policy and program analysis to identify gaps, inconsistencies, risks, and opportunities for standardization across DHS headquarters and component\-level HR operations. * Support policy review, clearance, adjudication of comments, version control, and coordinati