Summary About the Position: Serve as a policy innovator, writer, and subject matter expert with regards to Army Talent Management and the employment, development, selection, compensation, incentivization, talent acquisition, retention, and assessment of human capital within the Army. This position is located with the US Army Personnel Operation Group, USA Talent Innovation & Assessment Group, Arlington, VA. Responsibilities Manage portfolio of projects, including long-term planning for the Army Talent Management Task Force (ATMTF), strategy, policy innovation, and change initiatives, legislative initiatives, policy, and regulation re-write projects. Lead and coordinate policy and initiative research, pilot programs, and new methods of attracting, assessing, employing, incentivizing, and retaining human capital. Propose and develop new talent management initiatives, develops research programs, and leads pilot programs in support of talent management initiatives. Develop criteria for assessing the effectiveness of talent management initiatives in achieving their intended objectives. Draft and edit legislative proposals developed by the ATMTF and works closely with members of the Office of the Chief Legislative Liaison (OCLL) to track legislative proposals through the Army, DoD, and in congressional committees. Develop conference/meeting plans and coordinate with the appropriate officers and senior civilians to invite key participants. Develop templates for white papers, policy papers, and conference/meeting briefings, conducting briefing and white paper quality control and editing. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 providing strategic analysis for assessing the effectiveness of programs and initiatives; revising complex policies and regulations; communicating the rationale for organizational changes to senior leadership; and building effective working relationships. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Decision Making Planning and Evaluating Strategic Workforce Planning Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). Education 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. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) General Administration and management Career Field (CF) 51 position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This position is NOT remote or virtual.