Fresh Listing

Posted: March 16, 2026 (0 days ago)

This job was posted recently. Fresh listings typically have less competition.

Director of Human Resources

Defense Health Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$169,279 - $197,200

per year

Closes

March 16, 2026More DOD jobs →

GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading the human resources division for a major defense health organization, focusing on long-term planning, developing workforce strategies, and advising top executives on talent management to support the agency's mission.

A good fit would be an experienced HR leader with a strong background in strategic planning, data analysis, and supervising teams in a high-stakes government environment.

The position requires deep expertise in aligning HR policies with organizational goals without relying on educational substitutes for hands-on experience.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience in HR analytics to develop performance metrics and evaluate human capital programs
  • Experience briefing senior executives (e.g., SES, Flag/General Officers) on complex human capital issues
  • Proven ability to develop strategic human capital policies and initiatives aligned with organizational objectives
  • Supervisory experience, including direct oversight of civilian employees or through subordinate supervisors
  • Skills in creating data-driven metrics and analytical tools to assess HR program impacts
  • Expertise in long-term planning, workforce strategies across the employee lifecycle, and HRM services coordination
  • U.S. citizenship required; GS-14 level experience in federal service

Full Job Description

About the Position: Incumbent will serve as the Chief, Human Capital Division for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) enterprise, providing strategic management of human capital and senior expert advisory and consultative services to DHA's senior management officials.

This position is located in Falls Church, VA. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing human resources (HR) analytics to develop performance metrics and assess the effectiveness of human capital programs; briefing senior executives (i.e., Senior Executive Service, Flag/General Officer) on complex human capital matters; AND developing strategic human capital policies and initiatives to align with organizational goals.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.

For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Major Duties:

  • Perform a broad range of activities involving long-term planning and other strategic management approaches to develop integrated human capital strategic plans and management strategies.
  • Determine the core competencies required for DHA's current and future mission accomplishment. Develop integrated human capital strategic plans and management strategies and develop input on DHA human capital programs and requirements.
  • Perform the full range of supervisory functions to include providing direct supervision to assigned civilian employees directly and/or through assigned subordinate supervisors.
  • Develop and implement workforce strategies and programs that span the full employee lifecycle, strengthen leadership continuity, improve management effectiveness, and sustain a learning culture that drives continuous performance improvement.
  • Develop data-driven program performance measures, metrics, and analytical tools to determine and assess the effects of human capital programs, initiatives, and policies on the organization's mission accomplishment.
  • Formulate mid-and short-term plans and provide overall direction and functional expertise regarding all aspects of DHA human capital management.
  • Direct and manage functional operating programs to provide and/or coordinate comprehensive civilian Human Resources Management (HRM) services for the DHA enterprise including the Defense Health Networks and TRICARE Regional Offices.
  • Perform a variety of human resource/personnel policy functions, including personnel policy development, interpretation, implementation, and adaptation.

Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes

Browse Similar Jobs

Posted on USAJOBS: 3/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: HQKF-26-12907462-DHA