Human Capital Manager

Guidehouse•Arlington, VA

16d

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Human Capital Manager with a background in human resources for cyber security and/or DoD IT community. The Human Capital Manager will join the Defense and Security Segment (D&S) - Defense, Diplomacy, & Intelligence (DDI) Practice Area. The candidate will support a DDI team dedicated to advancing the mission of the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO). As a human resources (HR) and excepted services subject matter expert for the DoD CIO’s Cyber Excepted Service (CES) sub-directorate, the Human Capital Manager will advise clients, oversee project deliverables, and interact with the client daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. The Human Capital Manager is expected to have experience managing teams, advising clients, and creating effective reports and presentations for the client and internal executives. Successful candidates will also provide technical advice and guidance on an array of CES related HR matters to DoD Component leaders, HR offices, and the general workforce.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance. Once onboard with Guidehouse, new hire MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" security clearance.
Master’s Degree in a HR-related field.
FIFTEEN (15) or more years of Federal and/or HR Experience (preferably with excepted service for DoD and federal civilian employees) with demonstrated expert knowledge and experience in Recruitment and Staffing to support the management and oversight of the C ivilian Excepted Service personnel systems.
Prior experience as a senior civilian GS-0201 HR Specialist or manager with a focus on staffing, classification, or employee relations.
Comprehensive understanding of the nuances and complexities inherent in the Civilian Excepted Service personnel system.
Knowledge of Title 5, Title 10, and Department of Defense personnel policies.

Nice To Haves

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" Federal or DoD security clearance
TEN (10) or more years of experience in cyber, policy, or a related field.
TEN (10) or more years of experience consulting for government clients, particularly for DOD clients.
ONE (1) or more certifications in cyber, policy, or a related field.
Ability to work onsite at client location(s).
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, across all levels of business.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency with common office software tools (e.g., MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to lead several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines.
Highly motivated professional and capable of managing demanding workload while prioritizing and managing competing priorities.
Ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion.
Comfortable in a fast paced/dynamic environment.
Ability to adapt quickly and develop successful professional relationships.
Ability to assume ownership of significant portions of tasks while collaborating with a close-knit team.
Ability to utilize flexible approaches to identify client challenges and solutions.
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Experience developing and redesigning processes to meet evolving business requirements.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Advise on the procedural and regulatory requirements governing the CES recruitment process.
Advise and/or assist CES component stakeholders throughout the staffing process, tailoring communication to address multiple audiences.
Advise CES Component HR staff on the technical aspects of CES personnel actions related to pay, staffing and/or position classification, including but not limited to proper coding and/or processing of CES personnel actions using the current automated tools, in accordance with HR statutory and regulatory guidance.
Review and verify justifications for requesting use of special salary rates, recruitment bonuses, retentions, allowances, and other authorities.
Review and provide input to the development and/or revision to CES staffing related policies and procedures.
Develop associated CES supplemental guidance documents, issue papers, and products that facilitate successful CES oversight.
Research and evaluate the interrelationships between various federal personnel systems (e.g. General Schedule (GS), Federal Wage System (FWS), Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), Demonstration Projects (Demos)) and unique components of each system.
Research and draft responses to component inquiries.
Assist in coordinating staff actions across the WID staff.
Assist the Government Leadership staff when they coordinate/communicate, including calls, responding to email, and interfacing, with stakeholders or their staff at all levels within DoD.
Coordinate joint efforts with other groups and offices and maintain accountability of all assigned tasks.
Prepare and assist in the development of briefings, multimedia presentations, white papers, and informational memoranda.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend