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Talent Management Project Manager

General Services Administration
Office of Human Resources Management

Summary

As a Talent Management Project Manager, you will perform assignments on OHRM teams and assists other Federal agency efforts focused on centralizing, streamlining overall hiring processes to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency in recruitment and retention of top talent within GSA and possibly within the Federal workforce.

Location of position: GSA, Office of Human Resources Management, Raleigh, NC

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/30/2026 to 02/05/2026
Salary
$77,983 to - $101,383 per year

If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
Raleigh, NC
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is full-time in the office. In rare instances, situational telework may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12 - Full Performance Level (FPL) is GS-12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CR-2026-0004
Control number
856119900

Duties

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As a Talent Management Project Manager, you will perform the following duties:

  • Facilitates data analysis work to drive decisions and develop data-driven insights on talent practices, such as analyzing recruitment metrics, employee engagement survey results, retention data, etc.
  • Facilitates data-driven strategies to enhance agency productivity, drive innovation, and build future-ready teams by focusing on what employees can do, making talent management more flexible and equitable.
  • Performs research to determine effective hiring selection outcomes for filling critical positions posted for various external, “direct hire” vacancy announcements.
  • Provides support in the development of marketing materials and assists in using state-of-the-art technology and mechanisms to create and/or develop OHRM messaging to enhance GSA branding and to attract prospective, high-quality talent for agency positions.
  • Interprets Federal human resources recruitment, GSA policies and data management analysis to ensure the effective facilitation of related projects and to provide support and guidance to various GSA/OHRM stakeholders and partners.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
  • Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
  • Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
  • Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
  • Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.  We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

  • the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year)
  • number of hours per week you worked (if part time).    

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS-11 salary range starts at $77,983 per year.  If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.  

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience assisting with the collection and analysis of workforce, hiring, or recruitment data to support decision-making; participating in efforts to evaluate and improve recruitment, sourcing, or talent management processes; supporting recruitment efforts by assisting in designing technology based outreach methods (e.g., Handshake, social media, organizational websites) to attract and engage high quality candidates; and preparing written materials and communicating analytical findings to managers or stakeholders.

OR Education: 

Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or have successfully completed 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: 

A combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position.

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:   https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ 

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.  

Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

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.

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the resumes of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses.

  1. Knowledge of the application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing and improving recruitment and sourcing strategies.
  2. Knowledge of talent building sourcing, workforce composition, and capacity building strategies, using best industry practices.
  3. Knowledge of and skill in data collection practices and translating data into actionable insights.
  4. Skill in assisting in the development of talent acquisition marketing materials using online recruiting platforms, social media channels, career sites, and other digital mechanisms to promote and attract applicants.
  5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to present recommendations and maintain effective working relationships.

Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your resume. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration.


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