Human Resources Specialist (SES Program Manager)
Your tasks
- Develops and maintains the Agency's Succession Management Program; designs short/long-range strategies and continuously evaluates the framework to develop and retain a robust pipeline of talent.
- Conducts assessments of human capital data to include mission critical occupation skillset and competency metrics to inform workforce and succession plans.
- Manages full-range classification, recruitment/placement, executive compensation, performance management, and executive development for Senior Executive Service (SES) positions and members.
- Responsible for Executive Talent Management, developing recruitment strategies, and identifying and mitigating challenges to recruiting and retaining highly qualified SES candidates and members.
- Monitors legislative changes affecting the SES program, assesses their impact, and implements necessary program adjustments.
Requirements
You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp
Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience is defined as: Managed senior level or executive level workforce programs covering position classification, recruitment, candidate pipeline development, competency assessment, screening, compensation, performance management, and senior level or executive award recognition; OR Served as a senior technical advisor to resolve complex issues, recommend strategic actions, improve business processes, and assisted or created senior-level appointment and compensation packages, policy guidance, and talking points; OR briefed senior level officials on human resources programs and data analysis and conducted program-effectiveness assessments to strengthen executive talent retention and pipeline sustainability
Definition of Well Qualified: Led Agency-wide Senior Executive Service (SES) resource programs, ensuring compliance with Office of Personnel Management and Department of War requirements for position establishment, allocation, and classification; implemented recruitment, placement, and competency-tracking strategies to strengthen the executive pipeline and align talent with mission needs; and administered executive pay and performance processes, including annual Pay Pools and Performance Review Boards, to support equitable, performance-based compensation.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.
Must be a U.S Citizen as verified through E-Verify Program Drug Testing: You will be subject to random drug testing. Background Investigation: All selectees will be subject to a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). You must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility at the Top Secret level.