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Management Analyst (Talent Management)

Office of the Secretary of Defense · Department of Defense

Management And Program Analysis

Salary
$143,913–$197,200/year
Grade
14–15
Work location
Telework eligible · Alexandria, Virginia
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Apply by
Oct 19, 2026
Category
Management And Program Analysis

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Summary

This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Policy (OUSWP). The USWP serves as the principal advisor and assistant to the Secretary of War for all matters concerned with the formulation of national security and defense policy with particular emphasis on the integration and oversight of DoW policy and plans to achieve national security objectives.

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as Talent Management Advisor and a subject matter expert in a variety of human capital functional areas to include but not limited to: civilian recruitment and placement, executive resources, performance management, manpower, workforce development, strategic workforce planning, succession planning, and other human capital initiatives. Provides input to the development of a talent management vision and strategy, including the development of goals and objectives that enable the OUSWP's policymaking and advising functions. Serves as an advisor to the USWP, DUSWP, and Chief Operating Officer and supports the overall personnel management and administration of the OUSWP. Performs short and long-range OUSWP-wide planning, formulation, presentation, execution, and control as it related to the OUSWP's staffing budgets, operating plans, and organizational structure

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

How you will be evaluated

SME Panel Review Human resources will review resumes for eligibility, and then forward eligible resumes to a Subject Matter Expert (SME Panel) for determination of minimum qualifications. Eligible candidates determined to be qualified by the SME Panel will be certified for further consideration. If you are invited for an interview, you will be required to provide a writing sample based on timed writing exercise. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position may requires an online USA Hire Competency Based Assessment. The USA Hire online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Your eligibility and qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment(s) required for this position (if applicable). If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Human Resources Management Programs, Guidelines and Policies Policy Development Problem Solving Strategic Thinking Talent Management DOD PPP candidates using Application-Based Procedures: Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-4) dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-3) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-2) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-1) to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference.

About this listing

Office of the Secretary of Defense has 10 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Alexandria, Virginia. See all Office of the Secretary of Defense listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $143,913 to $197,200 a year. That covers GS-14 to GS-15 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 6 days, from Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 19, 2026. Among currently open Management and Program Analysis postings at Office of the Secretary of Defense, the typical advertised window is about 5 days. As of Oct 15, 2026, it closes in 4 days.

Who can apply: current competitive-service federal employees, federal employees eligible for career transition programs, veterans and 4 other groups. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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