Human Capital Manager

ACES•Alexandria, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

ACES Group LLC is seeking Human Capital Managers to support the DoD CIO’s efforts to recruit, develop, and retain cyber talent. The role works with DoD Components to implement the DoD Cyber Workforce Strategy, expand career development opportunities, and recommend improvements based on program results. It also advises Component leaders, HR offices, and employees on Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel matters and supports oversight of the CES personnel system. This is an onsite position at Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia, requiring an active Secret clearance starting immediately. The position supports cyber workforce recruitment, retention, and development; advises stakeholders on CES recruitment and staffing; and contributes to CES staffing policy and oversight. It analyzes workforce needs and program implementation, develops strategy materials and guidance, advises on federal personnel requirements, and communicates recommendations and progress to leaders and stakeholders.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance.
Master’s degree in a field related to the tasking and 12 years of relevant experience.
At least 7 years of federal HR experience, preferably with DoD, demonstrating recruitment and staffing expertise supporting personnel system management and CES oversight.
In-depth knowledge of Title 5, Title 10, and Department of Defense personnel policies.
Experience as a civilian GS/GG-0201 in Recruitment and Staffing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to represent the interests and positions of DoD CIO.
Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills.
Proficiency with Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Federal HR experience with DoD is preferred.

Responsibilities

Help DoD Components launch and administer career development opportunities across the cyber workforce to support recruitment and retention.
Apply lessons from the Cyber Workforce Rotational Program, Cyber Information Technology Exchange Program (CITEP), and Cyber Service Academy (CSA), and identify practices other Components can adopt.
Analyze workforce needs and gather Component input to help the DoD CIO plan and develop the strategy.
Draft strategy updates, coordinate stakeholder review, and help distribute approved guidance to DoD Components.
Track milestones and assess implementation against DoD CIO priorities, goals, and objectives; identify delays and gaps that could affect recruitment or retention.
Brief leaders on progress, explain the implications of gaps, and recommend actions to support strategic and management decisions.
Prepare briefings and workforce guidance explaining the DoD CIO’s cyber workforce vision, strategy goals, and how Components can help achieve them.
Coordinate with the Workforce Innovation Directorate and Component HR offices to answer questions about the strategy and share development opportunities with the workforce.
Provide expert advice on procedural and regulatory requirements governing CES recruitment, ensuring compliance with federal HR laws and policies.
Assist and advise CES Component stakeholders throughout the staffing process, tailoring communication to diverse audiences.
Guide Component points of contact on proper coding and processing of CES personnel actions using current automated HR systems.
Review and validate justifications for special salary rates, recruitment and retention incentives, and other hiring authorities.
Review and contribute to the development and revision of CES staffing policies and procedures, ensuring clarity, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Draft CES supplemental guidance documents, issue papers, and policy materials to strengthen oversight and execution.
Research and analyze relationships between federal personnel systems, including GS, FWS, DCIPS, and Demonstration Projects, and their impact on CES.
Provide technical HR advice and guidance on CES-related matters to DoD Component leaders, HR offices, and the general workforce.