Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Deputy Director, STRL and Human Capital Management Directorate, providing leadership, coordination, and oversight of a wide range of federal human resources management (HRM) programs in support of JWAC mission requirements.

Duties

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• Applies a mastery of advanced federal HR principles, concepts, and practices to assist the JL Director in executing human capital strategies, workforce planning initiatives, and organizational priorities within a DoD STRL environment. Independently plans and carries out assigned human capital management programs and initiatives under broad guidance from the JL Director.

• Navigates and resolves highly controversial, unprecedented, and sensitive HR issues involving competing priorities, evolving policies, and organizational changes. Develops recommendations and implements solutions that support mission execution and workforce readiness. Supports STRL program execution, staffing and recruitment efforts, workforce shaping actions, and planning for civilian pay and training resources. Assists in the development and analysis of organizational design and workforce restructuring proposals, providing recommendations to leadership on impacts to mission and resources.

• Oversees and integrates core federal HR functions, including workforce planning, talent management, classification, development, and HR systems. Ensures programs are administered in accordance with applicable Federal laws, regulations, and STRL authorities. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex HR issues and communicates program information through briefings, reports, and recommendations. Prepares materials on workforce metrics and program status to inform decisions, engages customers to address needs and issues, and represents the organization in meetings and working groups to support collaboration on HR programs.

• Directs a multi-functional workforce through subordinate supervisors, ensuring the effective delivery of HR programs and rigorous alignment with organizational goals. Leads and supports the development of subordinate supervisors and staff, promoting a collaborative and customer-focused work environment. Commits to efficient work execution by modeling self-accountability and holding subordinates strictly accountable for high-quality results. Recognizes, supports, and rewards excellent work.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Position may be subject to polygraph testing.
• Position may be subject to a supervisory probation period.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade DO-02 / GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include planning, organizing, and/or determining necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, and/or procedures for the assigned civilian human resource programs. Applying advanced HR flexibilities, and knowledge of alternative personnel systems such as Lab Demo or Acq Demo, or Title 5 regulations to solve critical organizational challenges and/or accelerate talent acquisition. Advising senior executives on human capital decisions, workforce shaping, and/or organizational design. Utilizing metrics and data to evaluate human resources program effectiveness.

COMPETENCIES: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:Problem Solving, Communication, Business Management, Teamwork and Leadership

IDEAL CANDIDATE: In addition to the specialized experience statements above, the ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:

• Strategic Human Capital Management: Expert ability to align workforce planning, talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies directly with organizational mission requirements.
• Alternative Personnel Systems (STRL): Comprehensive knowledge of Federal HR laws with specific expertise in leveraging demonstration projects (e.g., STRL) and HR flexibilities to achieve mission agility.
• Organizational Design & Workforce Shaping: Demonstrated skill in leading organizational restructuring, reallocating resources, and managing the strategic integration of classification, staffing, and budget.
• Executive Advising & Risk Management: Exceptional ability to communicate complex, sensitive HR issues to senior leadership, frame compliance risks, and provide actionable, legally sound options.
• Data-Driven Leadership: Ability to establish performance metrics, analyze workforce data, and lead a culture of accountability and continuous process improvement.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Proven capability to lead cross-domain HR initiatives and effectively drive outcomes in senior governance forums (e.g., Human Capital Working Groups).

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

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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.

Benefits

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