Senior Human Resources Specialist (Secret Clearance)

Who is Malama Kai Technologies?  

Malama Kai Technologies (MKT) is an SBA-certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) providing mission-driven engineering, technology, and professional services in support of the U.S. Government.  

Headquartered in Maui, Hawaiʻi, and Herndon, Virginia, MKT was founded to deliver high-quality, dependable solutions while creating long-term economic opportunities for the Native Hawaiian community. Our work spans complex, regulated environments where reliability, security, and accountability are essential, including defense, intelligence, and federal civilian missions.  

Position Location: On-Site - Indian Head, MD 

Clearance Required: Active Secret 

Position Overview 

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Human Resources Specialist to provide comprehensive HR support within a federal environment. This role supports complex organizational operations and serves as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce strategy, HR policy, compliance, and process improvement. 

The selected candidate will play a critical role in strengthening workforce effectiveness, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving human capital processes across the organization. This position requires an active Secret security clearance. 

Key Responsibilities 

Provide broad support across all aspects of human resources management in a federal operational environment 

Advise leadership on workforce planning, staffing strategies, organizational structure, and succession planning 

Analyze, develop, and improve HR policies, procedures, and workforce processes to enhance efficiency and compliance 

Ensure alignment with federal HR regulations, policies, and contractual requirements 

Conduct workforce data analysis and reporting to inform leadership decision-making 

Develop and implement performance management frameworks and evaluation processes 

Support employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and workplace issue mitigation 

Coordinate and monitor training and professional development initiatives 

Assist with position classification reviews, workforce modeling, and organizational design 

Ensure compliance with federal labor regulations, personnel policies, and security requirements 

Contribute to strategic planning efforts by integrating human capital considerations into operational planning 

Recommend and implement systemic improvements to increase organizational effectiveness and workforce readiness 

Required Qualifications 

Active Secret Security Clearance 

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or related field 

An Associate degree (AA/AS) plus five (5) additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree 

Minimum 10 years of recent experience analyzing, managing, and improving major aspects of human resources or organizational processes 

At least 2 years of experience supporting a Federal Agency or federal environment 

Demonstrated experience working in complex, mission-driven organizations 

Strong knowledge of federal HR practices, workforce compliance requirements, and personnel policies 

Desired Qualifications 

Experience supporting large, multi-functional federal programs 

Experience with workforce analytics and HR data reporting tools 

Professional HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) 

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills 

Experience advising senior leadership on organizational effectiveness and workforce strategy 

Benefits and Compensation:   

Malama Kai Technologies offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, contract requirements, and role responsibilities. Benefits eligibility and offerings will be discussed during the hiring process.   

Malama Kai Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.