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Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer

Assistant Secretary for Management
Washington, DC Other
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
The Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer (Deputy CHCO) serves within the Office of the DASHR-CHCO, reporting directly to the CHCO. The Deputy CHCO leads enterprise-wide execution of Treasury's human capital strategies, exercising delegated authority to advance workforce priorities aligned with mission and Administration goals. As a principal advisor, the Deputy CHCO guides senior leadership on complex workforce issues and drives performance and program effectiveness.

Qualifications:

RESUME: To meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) within a resume not to exceed two pages. Submissions exceeding this limit may not be reviewed or may be disqualified. The resume must clearly reflect relevant experience, education, and accomplishments evidencing executive-level knowledge, skills, and abilities required for SES positions; failure to do so may result in non-consideration:

  • Directing organizational units and leading complex operations
  • Accountability for the success of major programs or initiatives
  • Monitoring organizational performance and adjusting goals as needed
  • Supervising staff and managing workforce performance
  • Exercising policy-making, policy-determining, and executive functions

Submission of a separate narrative statement addressing the Technical Qualifications (TQs) or Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) is not required.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ1 - Demonstrated executive-level experience serving in a principal or deputy leadership role with responsibility for directing and integrating enterprise-wide human capital strategy, policy, and operations across a large, complex organization. This includes shared accountability for aligning all human capital functions to mission priorities, strategic goals, and regulatory requirements.

TQ2 - Demonstrated executive-level experience overseeing enterprise hiring systems, workforce planning, and talent strategies, including governance, compliance, and integration across organizational components. This includes accountability for ensuring that hiring practices are merit-based, strategically aligned, and operationally effective.

TQ3 - Demonstrated executive-level experience leading organization-wide change, workforce transformation, and cultural initiatives, including advising senior leadership and driving improvements in organizational performance, engagement, and effectiveness.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.


ECQ 1 - 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. Leadership Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness.

ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Leadership Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology.

ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Leadership Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience.

ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement.

ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking.

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Additional information about the SES and ECQs can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website: Executive Core Qualifications.

Responsibilities:

The Deputy CHCO performs the following duties:

  • Supports CHCO in leading Treasury's human capital strategy, policies, and programs.
  • Ensures alignment of workforce planning, talent management, and hiring with mission priorities.
  • Advises senior leadership on workforce strategy, policy, and high-impact human capital issues.
  • Oversees compliance with civil service laws and Federal guidance.
  • Leads development and alignment of human capital policies with strategic and budget priorities.
  • Represents Treasury in interagency and external human capital engagements.
  • Leads enterprise workforce strategy, analytics, and planning to address skill gaps and future needs.
  • Directs Department-wide human capital programs, including staffing, performance, and employee relations.
  • Oversees merit-based hiring, assessment strategies, and hiring governance processes.
  • Exercises full executive oversight of staff, programs, and resources.
  • Establishes priorities, evaluates performance, and ensures program effectiveness and compliance.

Salary : $151,661

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