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Director of Human Resources

Department of Defense
Defense Health Agency
Personnel and Administration(J-1), Human Capital Division

Summary

About the Position: Incumbent will serve as the Chief, Human Capital Division for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) enterprise, providing strategic management of human capital and senior expert advisory and consultative services to DHA's senior management officials. This position is located in Falls Church, VA.

A relocation incentive may be authorized.
Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/16/2026 to 03/16/2026
Salary
$169,279 to - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Falls Church, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position may be eligible for ad hoc/situational telework only. It does not qualify for full-time or remote telework per agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - Up to 15% Business Travel required.
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 - Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450)
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
HQKF-26-12907462-DHA
Control number
860686300

Duties

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  • Perform a broad range of activities involving long-term planning and other strategic management approaches to develop integrated human capital strategic plans and management strategies.
  • Determine the core competencies required for DHA's current and future mission accomplishment. Develop integrated human capital strategic plans and management strategies and develop input on DHA human capital programs and requirements.
  • Perform the full range of supervisory functions to include providing direct supervision to assigned civilian employees directly and/or through assigned subordinate supervisors.
  • Develop and implement workforce strategies and programs that span the full employee lifecycle, strengthen leadership continuity, improve management effectiveness, and sustain a learning culture that drives continuous performance improvement.
  • Develop data-driven program performance measures, metrics, and analytical tools to determine and assess the effects of human capital programs, initiatives, and policies on the organization's mission accomplishment.
  • Formulate mid-and short-term plans and provide overall direction and functional expertise regarding all aspects of DHA human capital management.
  • Direct and manage functional operating programs to provide and/or coordinate comprehensive civilian Human Resources Management (HRM) services for the DHA enterprise including the Defense Health Networks and TRICARE Regional Offices.
  • Perform a variety of human resource/personnel policy functions, including personnel policy development, interpretation, implementation, and adaptation.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
  • One-year supervisory probationary period required. A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
  • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing human resources (HR) analytics to develop performance metrics and assess the effectiveness of human capital programs; briefing senior executives (i.e., Senior Executive Service, Flag/General Officer) on complex human capital matters; AND developing strategic human capital policies and initiatives to align with organizational goals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government 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.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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