Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $150160 - $225700 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration (ASA).

Major Duties:

• ABOUT THE POSITION The incumbent serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources (DASHR) and as the Department's Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) reporting to the ASA. Under general direction of the Assistant Secretary, the DASHR is responsible for managing the Department's human resources programs, and advising the ASA and senior leadership, to include the Secretary and Deputy Secretary, as well as the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on human capital strategies and policies and the assessment of human capital management in HHS. Serves as principal adviser and consultant to the ASA and senior leaders of the Department, on all matters affecting the Department's human capital functions. Makes authoritative recommendations for resolving key, critical, sensitive, and controversial human capital issues. Serves as the Department's authoritative expert on all aspects of strategic human capital management and collaborates with other Federal agencies, organizations, and officials, such as OPM, OMB, other Chief Human Capital Officers, and Human Resources Directors to execute the CHCO Council goal of coordinating and organizing all human capital efforts across the federal government. Advises Human Resources Directors across the Department, overseeing all human capital programs and activities to ensure there is an explicit and well-communicated link between human resources strategies and plans and HHS's strategic mission/program as it pertains to recruitment, training, development, and retention of a highly qualified workforce across the Department. Provides leadership in directing human capital policies, procedures and guidelines, and ensuring HHS is well structured to support its mission. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates the HHS human capital programs, ensuring human resources strategies and plans are aligned to HHS strategic mission, program objectives, and performance outcomes while providing executive management and leadership. Develops effective goals and measures to ensure HHS recruits, hires, develops, and retains employees with strategic competencies for mission critical occupations and that leadership inspires, motivates, and guides employees toward goals through coaching and mentoring.

Qualifications: 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. 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 not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may 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. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Demonstrated mastery of human resource and capital leadership, operations, and principles, including the associated budget and resource management, for a large, complex organization. Skills and experience should include designing, developing, implementing, and communicating strategic and operational programs and policy, such as in the areas of overarching vision and strategy, recruitment, classification, labor/employee relations, and performance management, with a demonstrated understanding of how federal laws and regulations under the United States Code and Code of Federal Regulations apply to each. TQ 2: Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and implementing programs to measure and improve the effectiveness of human resource programs for a large federal organization with complex, varied mission requirements, with particular emphasis on high-performing human resources operations. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. 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 do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, 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. Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the ECQs or MTQs.

How to Apply: You must submit the complete online application and documentation specified in the Required Documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on the CLOSING DATE 12/23/2025 of this announcement to receive consideration. 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.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-23