Executive Director Office of Human Capital Services.

Veterans Benefits Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 152,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Benefits Administration seeks an SES leader to oversee the Office of Human Capital Services, aligning strategic resources, leadership development, and workforce management to advance VBA mission goals.

The role requires ECQ/TQ demonstrated experience, with a focus on governance, policy guidance, and executive decision-making, ensuring merit system principles and accountability across the workforce.

Qualifications

• ECQ and TQ evidence must be shown in resume, not to exceed 2 pages.
• TQ1: Demonstrated experience in providing executive oversight and leadership in developing and managing a comprehensive Human Capital program.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a Human Capital Plan and directs Human Capital management through strategic alignment, leadership and knowledge management, results-oriented performance culture, talent management, and accountability.
• Aligns human capital management with the Human Capital Accountability Framework to drive organizational effectiveness.
• Develops, deploys, and assesses a full range of short and long term human capital solutions, programs and approaches to serve VBA.
• Advises the Under Secretary for Benefits and senior officials on human capital management, selecting, developing, training and managing a high-quality workforce.
• Develops and aligns practices, strategies, and tools to recruit, manage, train, and develop the workforce to maximize productivity and drive continuous process improvement.

Skills

Executive leadership

Human capital management

Strategic planning

Policy advisory

Job description

Responsibilities

The position is in the Office of Human Capital Services (HCS), Veterans Benefits Administration and reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff, VBA. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Maintains a Human Capital Plan and directs Human Capital management through strategic alignment, leadership and knowledge management, results-oriented performance culture, talent management, and accountability.
• Align human capital management with the Human Capital Accountability Framework to drive organizational effectiveness.
• Develops, deploys, and assesses a full range of short and long term human capital solutions, programs and proactively seeks solutions and approaches to serve the needs of VBA.
• Advises and assists the Under Secretary for Benefits and other senior officials in carrying out VBA's responsibilities for, selecting, developing, training and managing a high-quality, productive workforce in accordance with merit system principles. Serves as chief policy advisor on all human capital management issues and shares responsibility and accountability for VBA's performance and mission results.
• Develops and aligns practices, strategies, and tools designed to recruit, manage, train, and develop the organization's workforce to maximize productivity and drive success and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen or National.
• Subject to a One year probationary period required (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Incumbents of this position will be subject to a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) is required within 30 days of appointment.
• May be subject to reassignment geographically or organizationally.
• VA structures its SES positions into pay bands. This is a pay band 1 position and the salary range is $151,661 to $228,000. Exceptions to the cap of the range may be considered in certain circumstances.

Qualifications

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. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. 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.

• TQ1: Demonstrated experience in providing executive oversight and leadership in the development, implementation and management of a comprehensive Human Capital program to include leadership development and employee training for a large public or private sector organization.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)

ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding

• Sub-Competencies:
  • Knowledge of the American System of Government: Demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the American system of government, including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, separation of powers, federalism, and the historical development of the American Nation.
  • Commitment to the Rule of Law: Upholds the principles of the American Founding, including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently.
  • Civic-Mindedness: Stays up-to-date on important developments in American government and aligns organizational objectives and practices with presidential and public interests. Demonstrates a commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency

• Sub-Competencies:
  • Fiscal Responsibility: Strategically manages, allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals. Monitors expenditures, cuts unnecessary costs, and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities.
  • Managing Resources: Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals, skills, budget considerations, and staffing needs.
  • Leveraging Technology: Explores emerging technology and potential applications. Incorporates technology to enhance efficiency and achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence

• Sub-Competencies:
  • Technical Skill: Possesses the requisite technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to consistently produce timely, high-quality work. Is considered a strong contributor in his or her domain.
  • Problem Solving: Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing, high-priority problems.
  • Agility and Resilience: Anticipates and adapts to change, new ideas, new information, and new conditions. Is committed to continuous improvement. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity.

ECQ 4: Leading People

• Sub-Competencies:
  • Accountability: Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, trained, and retained. Takes swift action to address performance- or conduct-based deficiencies in employees supervised. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
  • Developing Others: Recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement in others. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Cultivates a dynamic environment in which employees are not afraid to make mistakes.
  • Executive Judgement: Makes well-reasoned, timely, and effective decisions and considers short- and long-term implications. Communicates effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels, sharing and guarding information where appropriate.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results

• Sub-Competencies:
  • Operational Mindset: Effectively translates strategies into actionable steps and processes. Partners effectively with stakeholders to drive adoption and addresses blockers to ensure successful implementation.
  • Innovation: Applies creativity to improving products and processes, challenges convention, takes measured risks, and considers ways to simplify and remove unnecessary requirements.
  • Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization by evaluating conditions, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals and values.

Qualifications Note

Note: 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 should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, an official transcript or equivalent will be required if you are selected. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from

Foreign Education

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit:

Additional Information

Veteran Preference

Veteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.

Drug Testing

All applicants tentatively selected for VA Senior Executive Service employment in any position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and will be subject to random testing thereafter. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

Mobility

Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement

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Males born after 12-31-1959

must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

OPM Authorization

OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. 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 that to the Human Resources Office.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.