Human Resources Specialist (SES Program Manager)

Defense Contract Audit Agency • Fort Belvoir, VA

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About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist (SES Program Manager) develops and maintains the Agency’s Succession Management Program, designing short- and long-range strategies and continually evaluating the framework to build and retain a robust talent pipeline. The role analyzes human capital data, including mission-critical occupation skills and competency metrics, to inform workforce and succession plans.

The position manages the full range of classification, recruitment and placement, executive compensation, performance management, and executive development for Senior Executive Service (SES) positions and members. It leads executive talent management and recruitment strategies, identifies and addresses challenges to recruiting and retaining qualified SES candidates and members, and monitors legislative changes affecting the SES program to assess their impact and make necessary program adjustments.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience at the GS-13 or equivalent level, documented in the resume.
• Specialized experience must include one of the following: managing senior- or executive-level workforce programs covering position classification, recruitment, candidate pipeline development, competency assessment, screening, compensation, performance management, and award recognition; serving as a senior technical advisor resolving complex issues, recommending strategic actions, improving business processes, and assisting with or creating senior-level appointment and compensation packages, policy guidance, and talking points; or briefing senior officials on human resources programs and data analysis and conducting program-effectiveness assessments to strengthen executive talent retention and pipeline sustainability.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade, education, 90-days-after-competitive-appointment, and other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the announcement closing date, unless otherwise indicated.
• Be a U.S. citizen, verified through E-Verify.
• Be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance; selectees are subject to a Single Scope Background Investigation.
• Submit to random drug testing.
• Current federal employees must have a current performance rating of fully successful or higher to be eligible for promotion.
• There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level.

Nice To Haves

• Well-qualified candidates have led Agency-wide SES resource programs and ensured compliance with Office of Personnel Management and Department of War requirements for position establishment, allocation, and classification.
• Well-qualified candidates have implemented recruitment, placement, and competency-tracking strategies to strengthen the executive pipeline and align talent with mission needs.
• Well-qualified candidates have administered executive pay and performance processes, including annual Pay Pools and Performance Review Boards, to support equitable, performance-based compensation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Agency’s Succession Management Program, including short- and long-range strategies and ongoing evaluation of its framework.
• Assess human capital data, including mission-critical occupation skill sets and competency metrics, to inform workforce and succession plans.
• Manage classification, recruitment and placement, executive compensation, performance management, and executive development for SES positions and members.
• Develop executive recruitment strategies and identify and mitigate challenges to recruiting and retaining qualified SES candidates and members.
• Monitor legislative changes affecting the SES program, assess their impact, and implement necessary program adjustments.

Benefits

• Retirement, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan
• Health, life, and long-term care insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Transit subsidies
• Relocation expenses may be reimbursed in accordance with agency policy, staffing needs, and budget availability

What This Job Offers

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