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Deputy Executive Director

Office of Personnel Management
Chief Human Capital Officers Council

Summary

As a Deputy Executive Director with OPM, you will lead the Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council's operations, drive government-wide human capital initiatives, and advise senior leaders on complex policies, programs, and strategies that shape the federal HR landscape.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
12/17/2025 to 12/21/2025
Salary
$167,603 to - $195,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
District of Columbia, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-RGJ-12854551-ICTAP
Control number
852623000

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Duties

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  • Manage day-to-day CHCO Council operations, including staff supervision, budget, performance goals, and workload, ensuring alignment with OPM's Strategic Plan, the President's Management Agenda, and Administration priorities.
  • Advise the Executive Director, CHCOC Chair, Vice Chair, and Members on human capital flexibilities, HR system modernization, and legislative/regulatory issues affecting member agencies, providing expert recommendations on policy and resource decisions.
  • Lead strategic planning efforts for the CHCO Council, including development of annual and long-range plans, performance measures, workforce requirements, and analytical products that inform senior-level decision making.
  • Direct engagement with CHCOC members, Federal officials, and key stakeholders; oversee working groups and major initiatives, identify risks and opportunities, and coordinate solutions that advance government-wide human capital priorities.
  • Oversee preparation of high-visibility written products such as the annual CHCOC report to Congress, GAO responses, speeches, talking points, and weekly bulletins; ensure quality, consistency, and accessibility (including 508 compliance) for all CHCOC communications and web content.
  • Plan and lead CHCO Council meetings and the annual offsite, including agenda development, speaker coordination, briefing materials, and logistical contracting; represent the Executive Director at senior leadership meetings and serve as CHCOC leader in their absence.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin
  • Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required
  • This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit

Qualifications

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level (or equivalent) that included all of the following:

  • Managing a program or organization focused on human capital or related management policy at the agency, interagency, or enterprise level.
  • Providing authoritative advice to senior executives on complex HR/human capital policies, initiatives, or legislation, and recommending strategies or resource decisions.
  • Directing strategic planning, performance measurement, or long-range program planning, including analysis of data to inform senior-level decisions.
  • Representing an organization in high-level meetings or working groups with senior officials and external stakeholders.
  • Leading the preparation of high-visibility written products such as an annual report to Congress or responses to GAO or other oversight bodies.


Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 level.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

If you are unable to apply online and would like to request information about the Alternate Application process, please use the contact information at the bottom of this announcement.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period, or 2-year 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 period) your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (obtain a score of 85 or higher on assessments); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.

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. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

Accountability
Developing Others
Interpersonal Skills
Strategic Thinking

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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