Deputy Director Office Of Human Capital

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens, Senior Executive Service, and those Federal Employees in an Excepted or Competitive Service Status.

The Deputy Director, Office of Human Capital, compliments the Director, Office of Human Capital, in developing and maintaining programs to evaluate the effectiveness and responsiveness of the human capital management programs to customers, providing leadership and direction with respect to the formulation of policies, programs, and strategies to increase the participation and advancement of underrepresented groups and minorities. The incumbent sets the vision, policy direction, and accountability framework for DOJ human capital management and serves as the senior executive advisor to the Director, OHC, on all workforce matters.

The Department of Justice Deputy Director, Office of Human Capital (OHC), reports to and will assist the Director OHC; an SES position, sharing the full scope of program duties with every facet of human capital management.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Enterprise Human Capital Governance: Direct the formulation, coordination, and oversight of Department-wide human capital (hc) policies, regulations, programs, and systems. Establish binding standards for staffing, classification, executive resources, employee and labor relations, learning and development, and human capital accountability.

Executive Workforce Leadership: Lead the Human Capital Executive Committee, comprised of DOJ component HC leaders, to ensure consistent implementation of Department-wide policies. Set strategic priorities for workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development.

Policy Authority & Compliance: Ensure Department compliance with civil service laws, merit system principles, OPM regulations, and Executive Orders. Direct the human capital accountability program, conduct compliance reviews, and require corrective actions where necessary.

Strategic Human Capital Planning: In coordination with the CHCO, direct the Department's Human Capital Strategic Plan, aligning workforce strategies with mission requirements and Administration priorities. Integrate human capital strategy with other executive management functions and lines of business.

Interagency Leadership & Representation: Represent the Department in engagements with OPM and the Deputy CHCO Council. Participate in government-wide human capital policy deliberations and reform initiatives.

Advisory & Executive Counsel: Serve as a principal advisor to the CHCO, AAG/A, and other senior leadership officials on workforce risks, policy options, organizational design, and long-range strategic workforce issues.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment:

1. You must be a United States Citizen or National.
2. Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
3. Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
4. You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position.
5. You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed.
6. You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed.
7. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
8. You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered.

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications.

Qualifications

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume. The resume-based application should not to exceed 2 pages (1-sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided)

**Note: Applicants who have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position.

We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Deputy Director Office Of Human Capital. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess.

ECQ1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. 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.

ECQ2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY. Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ4 - LEADING PEOPLE. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals; To drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.

ECQ5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS. Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to state goals from superiors.

For this position, the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) have been established and should be addressed within the resume application.

MTQ 1: . Documented leadership and management experience to direct a staff responsible for a full range of departmental human capital policies, programs, and operations for multiple components.

MTQ 2: Documented experience with Federal sector human capital management policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with governing statutes and regulations, including management of human capital information Technology (IT) systems.

MTQ 3: Documented experience in one or more human capital functions that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and ability to provide high-level analysis and guidance in developing and implementing viable results-oriented solutions across multiple functional areas.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Only experience obtained by the 11:59pm EST on the closing date (08/06/2026) of this announcement will be considered.

Once this announcement closes the following will occur:

1. A review of your resume, clear evidence of the 5 ECQs and MTQs, and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist.
2. Applicants deemed minimally qualified will be referred to an Executive Resources Board (ERB) to further evaluate applications.
3. The ERB will further evaluate applications to determine the best qualified applicants for referral to the hiring official.
4. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring official and may be invited to participate in a structured interview. Interviews may be in a virtual setting or in person at DOJ offices.
5. The selectee will receive a tentative offer from the agency; however, before an agency can appoint a new Senior Executive Service member, the selected individual will be subject to further evaluation through a Structured Interview by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) as required by law. OPM must review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment.

NOTE: You MUST address all MTQs as required above, but do not need to address the ECQs if you:

1. Are currently serving under a career SES appointment;
2. Are eligible for reinstatement into the SES; or
3. Have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and been certified by Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

Proof of Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification must be provided in your application.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

- Complete Resume that addresses the MTQs and ECQs. Your resume must not exceed (2) pages.
- Recent SF-50 that shows Official Title, Salary, Grade Level, Status and (for current or former federal employees)
- Recent Performance Appraisal (for current or former federal employees)
- Provide certification of OPM QRB approval (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs)
- Other supporting documentation as required.

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