Supervisory Program Manager (Talent Development)

Defense Human Resources Activity; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Secret clearance

Job summary

Defense Human Resources Activity seeks a Supervisory Program Manager (Talent Development) to lead enterprise-wide leader and professional development programs for the DoW civilian workforce. The role requires directing complex instructional systems and overseeing program evaluation and policy development.

The incumbent will manage multiple contract vehicles, oversee COR duties, and provide advisory services to senior leaders, including SES/PAS.

Qualifications

• Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Directs, conducts, and oversees planning, instructional systems design, development, implementation, monitoring, consultation, compliance, innovation, reporting, delivery, and evaluation of policies and programs involving complex processes.
• Oversees assessment data development and integration to drive continuous improvement across educational programs.
• Manages the division's budget and contract vehicles to ensure cost-effective procurement.

Job description

Supervisory Program Manager (Talent Development)

• Hiring Agency: Defense Human Resources Activity

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent is responsible for the strategic design, execution, and evaluation of enterprise-wide leader and professional development programs, serving the Department of War (DoW) civilian workforce.

Key Responsibilities

As a Supervisory Program Manager (Talent Development) at the GS-0340-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Directs, conducts, and oversees successful planning, instructional systems design, development, implementation, monitoring, consultation, compliance, innovation, reporting, delivery, and evaluation of policies and programs involving many different, complex, and simultaneous processes and supporting studies.

Oversees the development, analysis, and integration of assessment data to drive continuous improvement across all educational programs. Leads complex studies to assess training, education, and professional development needs across the Department. Identifies and champions future-focused, innovative policies and is responsible for establishing DoW enterprise standard operating procedures.

Manages the division's business operations, including directing and overseeing the administration of approximately half a dozen active, complex contract vehicles and managing the division's budget of approximately $2 million to $3.5 million annually to ensure cost-effective procurement.

Oversees all Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties within the branch, ensuring subordinate Level II CORs meet initial training and continuous 3-year recertification requirements, and ensures absolute fiscal compliance.

Provides expert-level advisory services and strategic recommendations on all aspects of civilian leadership and professional development to senior leaders, including political appointees (SES/PAS), General/Flag Officers, GS-15 division chiefs, Offices of the Secretary of War (OSW) and Defense Agencies and Field Activities (DAFA) decision-makers, and their authorized agents.

Serves as the acting Chief Learning Officer for the Civilian Workforce in the Division Director's absence. Serves as a Supervisory Program Manager functioning as the Chief of the Leader Development Programs (LDP) Branch, leading and managing a highly specialized branch responsible for the strategic design, execution, and evaluation of enterprise-wide leader and professional development programs spanning grades GS-7 and equivalents through Senior Executive levels.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Human Resources Activity, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

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

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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