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Director of Human Resources (Chief Human Capital Officer)

American Battle Monuments Commission
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Summary

This position supports the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) in Arlington, Virginia.

The position is responsible for managing and supervising the agency's human resources and strategic workforce planning; developing and executing human capital strategies in support of the overall mission and strategic direction of the agency; and advising leadership on all phases of human capital management for employees in 10 countries.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/25/2025 to 12/02/2025
Salary
$167,603 to - $195,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Arlington, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
MP-12839786-2025-MW
Control number
850880600

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Duties

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  • Oversees the development of ABMC's human capital programs and initiatives and directly shapes the structure, effectiveness, and efficiency of ABMC's human resources nationally and abroad.
  • Overseeing employee relations, staffing, performance management, classification, payroll, benefits, etc.
  • Developing, interpreting, executing, and defending decisions on a wide range of human capital concepts, laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Providing clear and concise communication to the workforce related to human capital programs, policies, regulations, and priorities.
  • Formulating and implementing broadly impacting strategic workforce planning and human resource policies, guidance, and training while providing management and program oversight.
  • Developing a professional organizational culture and climate that fosters, rewards, and sustains an aligned, high-performing work force.
  • Forecasting current and future human capital requirements to ensure resource allocations to meet changing workload and budget circumstances.
  • Enforcing disciplined human capital management practices and internal management controls that holds the workforce accountable while minimizing organizational and operational risks.
  • Identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex and challenging issues and opportunities that have a significant impact on human capital programs.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Suitable for Federal employment as determined by appropriate background investigation.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
  • You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period.
  • May be eligible for incentive pay.
  • May be eligible for superior qualifications/special needs pay setting.
  • Direct Deposit of pay is required.
  • E-Verify will be used to confirm employment eligibility on new employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • May be required to serve a one (1) year supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

Time in Grade
Time-in-grade restrictions apply for all candidates considered under Merit Promotion (generally applicants who have held a Federal civilian appointment within the previous 52 weeks). These applicants must have 1 year time-in-grade at the next lower level or equivalent to qualify.

Specialized Experience: For the GS- 15 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-14 or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Overseeing employee relations, staffing, performance management, classification, payroll, benefits, etc. Developing, interpreting, executing, and defending decisions on a wide range of human capital concepts, laws, rules, regulations, and procedures. Providing clear and concise communication to the workforce related to human capital programs, policies, regulations, and priorities. Formulating and implementing broadly impacting strategic workforce planning and human resource policies, guidance, and training while providing management and program oversight. Developing a professional organizational culture and climate that fosters, rewards, and sustains an aligned, high-performing work force. Forecasting current and future human capital requirements to ensure resource allocations to meet changing workload and budget circumstances. Enforcing disciplined human capital management practices and internal management controls that holds the workforce accountable while minimizing organizational and operational risks. Identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex and challenging issues and opportunities that have a significant impact on human capital programs.

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0201 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Education

There is no educational substitution for this series or grade.

Additional information

ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: In accordance with VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 (Public Law 112-56),Current military members may apply by submitting a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain: (1) your rank; (2) dates of active duty service; (3) type of discharge and projected character of service (i.e. honorable); (4) projected Veteran's preference, if applicable; (5) date terminal leave begins, if applicable; (6) date of expected discharge or release that is within 120 days of your employment application submission; and (7) signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. If selected, your qualifying separation, veteran's preference, and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active-duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found to have an incomplete application. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if on terminal leave.

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and have a rating of 85 or above.


Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements, you may review the information at the following links: Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or trial period,during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period or trial periodyour employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This not a Bargaining Unit position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

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