Management Analyst (Talent Management)

Office of the Secretary of Defense; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 144,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Secretary of Defense is seeking a Talent Management Advisor in the United States. The role focuses on civilian recruitment and placement, executive resources, performance management, and workforce planning within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Policy (OUSWP).

The position supports policymaking and staffing strategy at the highest levels and is telework eligible. Candidates will contribute to short- and long-range planning, budget alignment, and organizational

Qualifications

• Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Talent Management Advisor and a subject matter expert in a variety of human capital functional areas to include but not limited to: civilian recruitment and placement, executive resources, performance management, manpower, workforce development, strategic workforce planning, succession planning, and other human capital initiatives.
• Provides input to the development of a talent management vision and strategy, including the development of goals and objectives that enable the OUSWP's policymaking and advising functions. Serves as an advisor to the USWP, DUSWP, and Chief Operating Officer and supports the overall personnel management and administration of the OUSWP.
• Performs short and long-range OUSWP-wide planning, formulation, presentation, execution, and control as it related to the OUSWP's staffing budgets, operating plans, and organizational structure

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of Defense
• Department: Department of Defense
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Policy (OUSWP). The USWP serves as the principal advisor and assistant to the Secretary of War for all matters concerned with the formulation of national security and defense policy with particular emphasis on the integration and oversight of DoW policy and plans to achieve national security objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as Talent Management Advisor and a subject matter expert in a variety of human capital functional areas to include but not limited to: civilian recruitment and placement, executive resources, performance management, manpower, workforce development, strategic workforce planning, succession planning, and other human capital initiatives.

Provides input to the development of a talent management vision and strategy, including the development of goals and objectives that enable the OUSWP's policymaking and advising functions. Serves as an advisor to the USWP, DUSWP, and Chief Operating Officer and supports the overall personnel management and administration of the OUSWP.

Performs short and long-range OUSWP-wide planning, formulation, presentation, execution, and control as it related to the OUSWP's staffing budgets, operating plans, and organizational structure

Requirements & Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

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