Strategic National HR Operations Executive

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy Executive Director - Human Resources Operations (DEDHRO) at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs serves as a key authority in the absence of the Executive Director, directing and overseeing all HR functions within the nation’s largest integrated healthcare HR enterprise.

This SES role emphasizes leadership, strategy, and modernization of VA HR programs. The position requires strong ECQs and TQs with demonstrated executive-level HR management, workforce strategy, and organizational

Qualifications

• Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) are required and assess leadership competencies.
• Technical Qualifications (TQs) include executive leadership in HR operations and organizational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee nationwide VA HR operations and programs.
• Set HR strategy, develop policies, and drive modernization using analytics and AI.
• Advise senior executives and oversee performance management and leadership development.
• Coordinate with subordinates and ensure equitable performance standards and disciplined actions.

Skills

ECQ/TQ evidence

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Tools

Advanced analytics

AI capabilities

Job description

The Deputy Executive Director - Human Resources Operations (DEDHRO) at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs serves as a key authority in the absence of the Executive Director, directing and overseeing all HR functions within the nation’s largest integrated healthcare HR enterprise.

This SES role emphasizes leadership, strategy, and modernization of VA HR programs. The position requires strong ECQs and TQs with demonstrated executive-level HR management, workforce strategy, and organizational