Senior Personnel & Labor Relations Advisor

RP Professional Services is a rapidly growing Technology consulting firm headquartered in Virginia. We're an 8a and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) serving both federal and commercial customers. At RP, we help our clients achieve their mission by developing value driven, customized solutions that are executed by the best people. Our dedication to our employees and clients is driven by our promise to deliver Excellence, Value, and Flexibility. "People, not just Resources" is more than our motto; it's the foundation on which we are built!

We are seeking a highly experienced Mid-Level Personnel & Labor Relations Advisor with deep expertise in human resources, personnel management, and federal labor policies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in advising on personnel issues within the Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community (IC). This role requires strategic thinking, adherence to government regulations, and experience in supporting investigations related to counterintelligence, insider threat, or law enforcement.

This position is contingent upon the contract being awarded to RP Professional Services.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance on personnel matters, ensuring compliance with DOD, U.S. Government, and HR policies.
• Assist in addressing adverse actions within both Competitive and Excepted Services in accordance with federal regulations.
• Support counterintelligence, insider threat, or law enforcement investigations related to personnel and labor relations.
• Analyze and advise on workforce planning, retention strategies, and employee relations within government agencies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and leadership on HR initiatives, policy development, and personnel procedures.
• Deliver strategic recommendations for improving personnel programs, employee engagement, and compliance frameworks.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources (HR), or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience advising and assisting on personnel issues.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working within DOD/IC environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Government HR policies, procedures, and federal labor laws.
• Expertise in adverse action requirements and procedures for Competitive and Excepted Services.
• Experience supporting investigations in counterintelligence, insider threat, or law enforcement related to personnel matters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Certifications in HR management or federal labor relations (e.g., SHRM, PHR/SPHR).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex personnel policies.
• Excellent communication, advisory, and leadership abilities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental

• Up to 4% retirement match with 100% vesting

• Company paid STD and LTD

• Company paid basic life insurance

• Competitive PTO package

RP Professional Services, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.