Chief of Staff

U.S. Secret Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Secret Service in Washington, DC seeks a Chief of Staff in the Office of Human Resources to lead strategic workforce planning and program oversight, aligning staffing with protective and investigative missions.

The role emphasizes analyzing workforce data, developing internal controls, and coordinating subordinate staff to deliver executive-level HR leadership. Eligibility includes Top Secret clearance and a federal hiring path.

Qualifications

• Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone.
• DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; and paid federal holidays.
• DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of training and developmental opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing strategic workforce plans to address current and future organizational needs, including staffing levels, skills gaps, and succession planning.
• Analyzing workforce data to identify trends, forecast needs, and inform decision-making.
• Developing internal administrative and staffing controls, guidance, and procedures for organizational use.

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Human Resources will allow you to implement and coordinate various human capital programs and apply human capital policy directed toward facilitating, expediting, and supporting human capital intiatives. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Key Responsibilities

The selectee will serve as a Chief of Staff in the Office of Human Resources. Typical work assignments include: Developing and implementing strategic workforce plans to address current and future organizational needs, including staffing levels, skills gaps, and succession planning. Analyzing workforce data to identify trends, forecast needs, and inform decision-making. Developing internal administrative and staffing controls, guidance, and procedures for organizational use.

Analyzing new or proposed initiatives to determine the impact on Human Capital program operations. Responsible for directing, coordinating, and assuring the accuracy and efficient performance of tasks by subordinate staff. Apply for this exciting opportunity to provide executive-level human resources leadership, strategic workforce planning, and program oversight that strengthens the U.S. Secret Service's ability to accomplish its protective and investigative missions.

Requirements & Education

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.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 - $197200/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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