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USAJOBS · 1 day ago

Principal Director, Civilian Personnel Policy

Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$186K/yr - $210K/yr

USAJOBS is looking for a Principal Director, Civilian Personnel Policy who will serve as a Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer for the Department of Defense. The role involves advising on human resources systems modernization and overseeing civilian personnel management policies.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Formulates Department-wide Human Resource Management (HRM) strategic plans, programmatic objectives, policies, standards, directives, and instructions through a subordinate policy staff of civilian personnel experts

Supports the DASW(CPP) in oversight and enforcement of DoW civilian personnel management policies and reviews and analyzes DoW components' personnel programs to promote economy, improvement, and consistency in the application of DoW civilian personnel management policies and programs

Advises and assists the DASW(CPP) in assigned responsibilities and functions, and provides support to the DoW Components in the administration of civilian personnel policy and programs, as directed

Investigates and evaluates new approaches and developments within the human resources management field and conducts studies leading to the application of these practices to DoW-wide civilian personnel policies and programs

Provides oversight to the development and evaluation of the various DoW personnel demonstration projects; policies and programs for the employment of U.S. citizens in foreign areas; and provides guidance to the DoW Per Diem Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee on civilian travel, per diem, and relocation allowances

Qualification

Civilian personnel managementHuman resources policyLegislative analysisStrategic planningResource managementAnalytical skillsLeadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position

All newly appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES

You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required

In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)

Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 01/27/2026

The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978

You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service

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

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ), and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position

Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs)

Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications

Expert demonstrated knowledge of the statutory and regulatory framework for civilian personnel management and Federal civilian personnel management policies, processes, and legislative activities

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex civilian personnel issues and develop practical recommendations, including legal implications, which are supported by senior-level management

In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs

If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position

If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you must attach proof of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES

This individual must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities is required

Executives must demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives