Human Resources Assistant (Benefits)

Summary

This position is in the Retirement and Employee Benefit Branch (REBB), Office of Human Resources (OHR), Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health (NIH). The REBB is responsible for the administration of employee benefit and entitlement programs, including retirement, health insurance, Federal employees' group life insurance, long term care insurance, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

Duties

The Retirement and Employee Benefit Branch (REBB) provides direct benefit and entitlement counseling to employees and their families and survivors, as appropriate. As a Human Resources Assistant (Benefits) with the REBB, you will: Manage all employee outreach and information services, such as health and financial fairs, open seasons, and new hire onboarding activities. Process benefits actions for NIH staff.

Provide benefits support and assistance for employees, serving as a liaison with health carriers and payroll as necessary. Provide individual counseling to managers, employees, and family members on the legality, timeliness, appropriateness, requirements, Options, and potential problems of various benefit options.

Research and explain interrelated employee-benefit related issues such as health benefits conversion, or continuing

Who Can Apply

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.

Military spouses

Military spouses relocating under PCS orders, or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.

Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Job Details

Open

11/02/2026 – 11/06/2026

Pay

$47,418 – $83,119 Per Year

Pay Grade & Scale

GS 6 – 8

Job Category

Human Resources Assistance

Institute or Center

OD (Office of the Director)

Work Schedule

Full-time

Appointment Type

Permanent

Job Locations

Montgomery County, Maryland

Durham, North Carolina

Travel Required

Occasional travel

Agency Contact

America Ortiz

Agency Contact E-Mail [email protected]

Agency Contact Phone Number (301) 480-1622

Job ID

890686200

Position ID

NIH-OHR-MP-27-13094186