Executive Director Manpower Management Service Workforce Optimization

Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration

Washington, DC

JobSummary

The Executive Director, Manpower Management Service, Workforce Optimization, is the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration, and other senior officials on matters pertaining to VA's organizational structure, position and workforce management, and staffing requirements. This position reports directly to the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, HRA.

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AgencyMarketingStatement

The Department of Veterans Affairs mission is "to fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors". The Senior Executive Service is comprised of the men and women charged with leading the continuing transformation of government. These leaders possess well-honed executive skills and share a broad perspective of government and a public service commitment. 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

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ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Serves as the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for HRA, and other senior officials on matters pertaining to VA's organizational structure, position and workforce management, and staffing requirements and is committed to designing, developing, and implementing those models and guides that will attract, develop and retain quality employees and ensure a high-performing workplace. - Ensures the work of the organization is strategically linked to VA's mission and goals, and that VA maintains the latest manpower management practices. - Provides executive leadership and oversight of VA's manpower management program to include position management in VA's HR system of record; organizational structure design and maintenance; workload-based manpower staffing requirements; manning documents, etc. - Oversees the development of quantitative and qualitative analytic tools to determine manpower/human capital staffing requirements, and business intelligence tools to inform resource management decisions. Continually reviews evaluations of subordinate and nationwide HR programs that have enterprise wide affects. Ensures human resources management initiatives are consistent with strategic plans. Exercises leadership in acquiring a diverse work force and enforces equal opportunity and treatment. - Develops and maintains Department-wide policies and procedures for position management, workforce management, organizational structure and design, staffing requirements and manning documents ensuring alignment with senior leadership objectives, better achieve VA strategic plans in HR, mission goals and objectives, and compliance with external mandates and legislation. - Oversees and directs the formulation and execution of long-range, strategic and operational plans for the management of personnel: staff management, plans and resources, and human resource policy and programs. Provides agency-wide direction and guidance, as well as issuing policy directives, instructions, and manuals to accomplish strategic plans. - Through subordinate supervisors, directs the activities of Manpower Management Service/ Workforce Optimization personnel at various levels, and is responsible for the organization's budget development, programming, and execution. - Confers, advises, and guides manpower/human capital organizational and planning strategies, policies, and objectives in collaboration with key stakeholders and senior executive leadership across the Department. - Leads special projects, studies, and analyses involving manpower programs and policies, allocations, organizational structure initiatives, etc., to address issues typically derived from Congressional, legislative, or other internal and external stakeholder intervention. - In carrying out the major duties and responsibilities of the position, the Executive Director continuously coordinates and integrates across VA key stakeholders. - Oversees the planning, direction, control, coordination and operation of the VA Workforce Planning and Management Program to include the development of new draft legislation, policies and programs to ensure that VA maintains its position as a leader in government. - Focuses on workforce management issues impacting technical and leadership competencies required for government administration.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Requirements

Evaluations

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.

HowToApply

Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date, 05/13/2026. Please read all instructions before you begin. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

WhatToExpectNext

To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Corporate Senior Executive Management Office to determine your eligibility for the position. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to the Executive Resources Board (ERB), a panel of SES members to determine the "best qualified" candidates. Once a selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by an OPM independent Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a current/former SES executive or has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program and is QRB certified.

RequiredDocuments

A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. 1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Information beyond the two page resume will not be evaluated. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. 2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy. 3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation for non-competitive consideration, if applicable: CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility. SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification. Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are a current career Senior Executive, graduate of a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility and your ECQs have been certified by the OPM QRB. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements. Non-competitive applicants do not need to submit ECQ narratives but you must clearly state your status in your resume. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process.

Benefits

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https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits.

OtherInformation

Veteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.: https://www.opm.gov/faqs/topic/Senior-Executive-Service/index.aspx. 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. VA structures its SES positions into pay bands. This is a pay band 3 position and the salary range is $151,661 to $209,600. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department/Agency. Exceptions to the cap of the range may be considered in certain circumstances. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) 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.

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