Human Resources Specialist (Workforce Planning)

Department of Defense Office of Inspector General

• $95K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in workforce planning and management
  • Proven ability to lead organization-wide workforce assessments
  • Experience in developing strategic workforce plans for senior leaders
  • Strong analytical skills for conducting complex workforce studies
  • Knowledge of compliance with workforce planning laws and policies

Responsibilities

  • Direct the development and communication of the workforce plan for OIG
  • Collaborate with leadership to design optimal workforce systems
  • Lead assessments and analytical projects to inform workforce decisions
  • Provide guidance on workforce allocations aligned with financial management
  • Oversee position allocation and ensure compliance with planning laws

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees
  • Access to a range of family benefits
  • Eligibility for relocation and retention incentives
  • Potential for paid moving expenses
  • Telework availability based on mission requirements
Full Job Description
Summary

This position is located in the Department of War Office of Inspector General (DoW OIG), Mission Support. The incumbent is responsible for workforce program design, including policy and operations for planning, evaluations, and workforce management to meet OIG mission critical requirements. The incumbent is responsible for oversight of data analysis and reporting; position/billet control; advise management; and associated policies and procedures.

Duties

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  • Direct the development, publication, and communication of the workforce plan, and advise senior OIG leaders (IG, PDIG, DIGs) on
    workforce planning requirements.
  • Partner with OIG leadership to design and implement systems, analyses, and processes that define the optimal workforce mix (civilian,
    contractor, shared services) for current and long-term mission needs.
  • Lead organizational assessments, workload studies, and analytical projects (e.g., attrition modeling, trend analysis, gap analysis) to inform
    workforce decisions and future requirements.
  • Provide expert guidance on workforce allocations to ensure alignment with the OIG's Financial Management Office and support transparent, data-driven Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) decisions.
  • Maintain oversight of position allocation and billet tracking systems, ensure compliance with workforce planning laws and policies, and
    coordinate implementation of new workforce management technologies and best practices.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Position has been designated as Noncritical Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
  • You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450).
  • Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoW OIG.
  • Current DoW civilian employees are not required to submit to drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
  • The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.


Qualifications

Time in Grade:

For entry at the GS-14 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-13) or equivalent within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience performing the following duties: Experience leading organization-wide workforce planning efforts, including developing strategic workforce plans and advising senior leaders. Conducted complex workforce assessments and analytical studies to evaluate staffing levels, competencies, and future requirements. Demonstrated experience integrating workforce planning into budget formulation, including analyzing and recommending annual workforce allocations. Experience overseeing workforce planning systems and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp

Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.

Additional Required Documents Information

  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: Does not apply for internal announcements.
  • For more details on ICTAP, see 5 CFR Part 330 Subpart G and OPM's Guide to Career Transition.
  • Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are a Military Spouse Preference applicant, you must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of the position.
  • Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
  • Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
  • Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.


Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Additional information

  • If you have not previously completed a probationary period with the federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
  • This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list.
  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
  • PCS costs (moving expenses) MAY be paid.
  • Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized by the hiring official. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
  • For more information on veterans' preference click here.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration:ICTAP does not apply for internal announcements.
  • Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of War (DoW) employees through the DOW Priority Placement Program.
  • Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
  • You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
  • Resume: DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos of yourself; personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what you should leave out of your resume at USAJOBS.
  • All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact [redacted] for assistance.


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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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