Director, Force Readiness And Response (FRR)

US-Defense-Human-Resources-Activit; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Human Resource Agency in the United States seeks an SES leader to guide high‑impact human capital programs, policy development, and management information for DoD components. The role requires demonstrating ECQs and TQs within the resume, leading complex enterprise portfolios, and advising senior stakeholders across DoD, military services, and federal partners.

A separate narrative is not required; the resume should reflect the enterprise perspective, accountability, and proven ability

Qualifications

• ECQ 1 Commitment to the Rule of Law and American Founding principles is required and demonstrated in the resume.
• ECQ 2 Driving Efficiency involves strategic resource management and policy-driven improvements.
• ECQ 3 Merit and Competence requires demonstrated technical excellence and quality outputs.
• ECQ 4 Leading People requires ability to lead and hold teams accountable.
• ECQ 5 Achieving Results aligns individual and organizational outcomes with goals.
• Enterprise Perspective means broad DoD/government-wide awareness and collaboration.
• Demonstrated expertise in behavioral science, public health, or related fields.
• Experience leading enterprise-level prevention and policy portfolios with measurable outcomes.

Skills

ECQ 1 Commitment

ECQ 2 Driving Efficiency

ECQ 3 Merit and Competence

ECQ 4 Leading People

ECQ 5 Achieving Results

ECQ 6 Enterprise Perspective

TQ - Behavioral Science Expertise

TQ - Policy/Program Portfolio

Job description

Defense Human Resource Agency's mission is to provide program support, information management, and administrative services to the DoD Components on human resource matters and to collect, archive, and provide management information, research, and analysis of human resources and other related functional area databases for the DoW.

This a Tier 2 position in the Senior Executive Service (SES). EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) and TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). However, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the ECQS and TQS within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will be disqualified.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):

1. Demonstrated expertise in behavioral science, public health, prevention science, or a related field, with experience developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based primary-prevention strategies addressing sexual assault and other harmful behaviors. Ability to use research, surveillance, performance data, and program evaluation to inform policy, resource, and readiness decisions.
2. Demonstrated experience leading complex, enterprise-level prevention, readiness, health, or human-capital policy and program portfolios. Ability to develop and oversee policy; manage decentralized programs and resources; achieve measurable outcomes; and advise and build partnerships with senior DoW, Military Service, Federal, congressional, and external stakeholders.

DoD Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement:

In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. 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 the ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required. This information should be within the resume.