Management Analyst (Talent Management)

Office of the Secretary of Defense•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Policy (OUSWP). The USWP serves as the principal advisor and assistant to the Secretary of War on matters concerning national security and defense policy, with particular emphasis on integrating and overseeing DoW policy and plans to achieve national security objectives. The Management Analyst serves as a Talent Management Advisor and subject matter expert across human capital functional areas, and supports senior OUSWP leadership with personnel management, administration, and organization-wide planning. The role may include short- and long-range planning, formulation, presentation, execution, and control related to staffing budgets, operating plans, and organizational structure. The position may be filled at the GS-14 or GS-15 level, depending on the applicant's qualifications. It requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP components, with a Special Background Investigation and favorable adjudication. The role may require occasional travel of up to 10% away from the normal duty station.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP components; a Special Background Investigation and favorable adjudication are required.
  • Must meet the specialized experience requirement for GS-14: one year equivalent to GS-13, including experience analyzing and advising senior leadership on complex human resources matters; preparing briefings and memos on complex human resources or staffing/manpower matters; developing recommendations for challenging human capital problems; and interacting with senior U.S. government leaders in professional, high-tempo settings.
  • Must meet the specialized experience requirement for GS-15: one year equivalent to GS-14, including experience advising senior U.S. government leadership on complex human resources, human capital, or organizational health matters; preparing briefings, presentations, memos, and papers on those matters; developing recommendations for challenging human capital problems; and interacting with senior U.S. government leaders in professional, high-tempo settings.
  • Must meet all qualifications and education requirements by the announcement closing date and document them clearly in a resume no longer than two pages.
  • Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the announcement closing date and clearly documented in the resume.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit program.
  • Must submit a timed writing sample if invited to interview.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Talent Management Advisor and subject matter expert in human capital areas, including civilian recruitment and placement, executive resources, performance management, manpower, workforce development, strategic workforce planning, succession planning, and other human capital initiatives.
  • Provide input to the development of a talent management vision and strategy, including goals and objectives that support the OUSWP's policymaking and advising functions.
  • Advise the USWP, DUSWP, and Chief Operating Officer, and support overall OUSWP personnel management and administration.
  • Perform short- and long-range OUSWP-wide planning, formulation, presentation, execution, and control related to staffing budgets, operating plans, and organizational structure.

Benefits

  • A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
  • Advanced leave accrual may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Student loan repayment may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.
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