Cohort Unit Chief

Office of Human Resources Management•Lakewood, CO

About The Position

The Cohort Unit Chief plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the operations of an assigned cohort while providing day-to-day supervision, coaching, and developmental oversight for participants. The role is part of the Workforce and Skills Management Branch, which advances continuous learning, leadership development, career growth, and workforce readiness across the employee lifecycle. The position supervises an assigned cohort of approximately 18–36 employees and supports their progress through an enterprise career development program. Three vacancies are currently being filled, with additional vacancies possible.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in the federal service.
Specialized experience serving as a lead and/or coach for a cohort within an enterprise career development program.
Experience partnering with leadership to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate core program initiatives and operational workflows.
Ability to provide strategic coaching, mentorship, and targeted developmental support to maximize participant growth and performance.
Experience supporting program administrative activities, including milestones such as onboarding, new employee orientation, and graduation events.
U.S. citizenship or nationality (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island).
Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date.
Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable.
Register with the Selective Service if male and born after 12/31/1959.
If applicable, disclose current or recent political appointee status as specified in the announcement.
Serve a one-year probationary period, if required, and a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required.
Undergo and pass a Tier 2 background investigation.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages with sufficient information to assess qualifications.

Responsibilities

Plan, assign, direct, and evaluate the work of an assigned cohort of approximately 18–36 employees.
Establish performance expectations, conduct performance evaluations, and address performance and conduct issues.
Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, career guidance, and developmental support to participants throughout the program.
Monitor progress toward developmental milestones and collaborate with supervisors, mentors, and organizational leaders to address developmental needs and program requirements.
Use technology, learning management systems, workforce analytics, and emerging learning solutions to improve program administration and participant experiences.
Coordinate enterprise recruitment, participant selection, onboarding, new employee orientation, rotational experiences, and graduation activities.
Partner with senior leaders, Human Resources officials, and program stakeholders to recommend career pathways, competency development, developmental experiences, leadership readiness, and workforce capability needs.
Contribute to enterprise workforce development policies, guidance, strategic planning documents, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and implement measures to evaluate participant outcomes, program effectiveness, customer satisfaction, and return on investment.