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Director, Officer and Enlisted Personnel Management
Office of the Secretary of Defense · Posted 58 days ago
On-site Pentagon $186K – $228K Apply by Aug 19, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Education
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As the Director, Officer and Enlisted Personnel Management (OEPM), the incumbent serves as the principal staff advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Military Personnel Policy for all functional areas and responsibilities assigned to that directorate. The Director is responsible for the development of DoW policy affecting the lifecycle, from initial entry, retention, promotion, evaluation, career management, and separation.
What You'll Do
- →Designs major program and operating plans, establishes policies, sets goals and ensures the most effective application of available resources to achieve directorate goals.
- →The incumbent is fully responsible for planning, formulating, developing, implementing, evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of military personnel management related to laws, executive orders, directives, and policies pertaining to the responsibilities of Department of War (DoW).
- →Initiates programs, actions, and taskings to ensure adherence to DoW policies and national security objectives; and ensures that programs are designed to accommodate operational requirements and promote readiness and efficiency of the forces.
- →Reviews and evaluates programs for carrying out approved policies and standards; and reviews and evaluates recommendations concerning officer and enlisted personnel priorities.
- →The incumbent participates in a primary role within OEPM in all planning, programming, and budgeting activities related to the Department responsibilities in the area of officer and enlisted personnel management.
- →Promotes coordination, cooperation, and mutual understanding within the Department of War and between the Department and other Federal agencies and the civilian community.
- →As directed, represents the Department of War with segments of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the Federal Government in matters pertaining to officer and enlisted personnel management.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
- ✓All newly appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES.
- ✓You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position.
- ✓Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
- ✓In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
- ✓Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 08/19/2026 The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
- ✓You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
- ✓Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
Benefits
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- ★Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments.
- ★Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.
- ★If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.
- ★You must complete all assessments within four (4) calendar days of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
- ★To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
- ★(https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)
Personality Fit
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