Executive Director Office of Human Capital Services

Veterans Benefits Administration • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Executive Director of the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Office of Human Capital Services (HCS) leads and oversees a geographically dispersed group of technical and administrative professionals responsible for human resource management, talent acquisition, and employee training and development. HCS manages employee lifecycle processes and provides services tailored to employees’ needs. The Executive Director maintains and directs VBA’s Human Capital Plan and advises senior officials on human capital matters, sharing responsibility for VBA’s performance and mission results. The role develops, implements, and assesses short- and long-term human capital solutions, policies, programs, and practices to support organizational effectiveness and a productive workforce.

This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) pay band 1 position. The salary range is $151,661 to $228,000, with possible exceptions to the range cap in certain circumstances. The position reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff, VBA. A one-year probationary period may be required unless already completed. The incumbent may be subject to reassignment across geographic, organizational, or functional lines and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. A public financial disclosure report (SF-278) is required within 30 days of appointment. Pre-employment and random drug testing may apply.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Must demonstrate the Technical Qualification: executive oversight and leadership in developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive human capital program, including leadership development and employee training, for a large public- or private-sector organization.
• Must demonstrate the five Executive Core Qualifications in the resume: commitment to the rule of law and principles of the American Founding; driving efficiency; merit and competence; leading people; and achieving results.
• Resume must be no more than two pages and include evidence of the applicable qualifications, experience, education, and accomplishments.
• Must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested to determine suitability for federal employment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Subject to a background investigation commensurate with the position’s risk and sensitivity level.
• A Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) is required within 30 days of appointment.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• May be subject to geographic or organizational reassignment.
• If qualifying through education or training in place of experience, must provide an official transcript or equivalent if selected; education must be from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and shown equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. institution.
• Current or former (within the last five years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or noncareer SES executive branch employees must disclose that status to the Human Resources Office; OPM must authorize applicable offers.
• Candidates eligible for noncompetitive SES appointment through current or prior SES service, SES reinstatement, or an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program should provide supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a Human Capital Plan and direct human capital management through strategic alignment, leadership and knowledge management, a results-oriented performance culture, talent management, and accountability.
• Align human capital management with the Human Capital Accountability Framework to drive organizational effectiveness.
• Develop, deploy, and assess short- and long-term human capital solutions and programs, proactively addressing VBA’s needs.
• Advise and assist the Under Secretary for Benefits and other senior officials in selecting, developing, training, and managing a high-quality, productive workforce in accordance with merit system principles.
• Serve as chief policy advisor on human capital management issues and share responsibility and accountability for VBA’s performance and mission results.
• Develop and align practices, strategies, and tools to recruit, manage, train, and develop the workforce, maximize productivity, support success, and drive continuous process improvement.
• Provide executive oversight and leadership in the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive human capital program, including leadership development and employee training.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed