Executive Director Manpower Management Service Workforce Optimization

Executive Director Manpower Management Service Workforce Optimization

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $151661 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: 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.

Major Duties:

• 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.

Qualifications: 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 or the Technical Qualifications. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ1: Demonstrated experience in leading a complex workforce through significant manpower management initiatives with a track record of delivering effective services that align with organizational goals. TQ2: Demonstrated leadership experience in managing and directing a comprehensive Department-wide manpower management/workforce optimization program. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: 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, or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

How to Apply: 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.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-13