Strategic Workforce Acceleration Team (Detail)

Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINOUS ANNOUNCEMENT, applications will be accepted until vacancies are filled. This is a Department of War (DOW) notice flyer to notify interested and qualified applicants regarding a special detail opportunity. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. Notice of results will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

One-year detail, executed in 120-day non-reimbursable increments. This position is located in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Civilian Personnel Policy (DASW(CPP)). The DASW(CPP) architects the strategic plans, policies, and programs essential to optimizing the DoW's civilian workforce and driving mission readiness. Seasoned professionals selected for this opportunity will integrate into the Strategic Workforce Acceleration Team (SWAT) within the DASW(CPP) Talent Management and Strategic Initiatives (TMSI) portfolio. Operating in a high-tempo, high-visibility, and results-driven executive environment, these detailees will spearhead complex, enterprise-wide Talent Acquisition reforms that span multiple mission sets, statutory authorities, and organizational boundaries. Detailees will exercise executive oversight of flagship talent acquisition pilots, requiring a sophisticated blend of strategic project management, employer branding, and data-driven evaluation. These leaders are responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of their assigned initiatives-from architecting recruitment and placement frameworks to engineered onboarding and training pipelines. Furthermore, participants will serve as strategic consultants on the integration of AI-enabled solutions to drastically compress time-to-hire cycles. Current pilot programs include: Industrial Base Continuity: Designing pathways for recently separated service members to transition their expertise into the Organic Industrial Base (OIB) or Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Alternative Service Pathways: Orchestrating a novel program that offers service opportunities to individuals not currently approved for military service, pursuant to NDAA FY26 Section 532. Workforce Development Frameworks: Architecting a flexible, multi-modal framework for skilled trades and degree-based programs, integrating virtual and classroom-led curricula with completion incentives and direct-hire placement.

Qualifications and evaluation

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your statement of interest, current resume, and leadership endorsement in an email titled SWAT Application to osw.pentagon.ousw-p-r.mbx.cpp-tmsi@mail.mil.

Required documents

All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience. Your resume must address your technical qualifications for the position, hours worked per week and the dates of employment for each position (hours per week and month/year to month/year to present) listed on the resume and it may not exceed two (2) pages. Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 0.5" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy. Interested parties must submit the following: Statement of Interest Current 2-page Resume Leadership Endorsement Statement

Additional information

Detailees will acquire hands-on executive experience driving enterprise-wide transformation. Acting as a strategic accelerator for executive readiness, this detail allows participants to explicitly master key SES competencies: Building Coalitions Leading People and Leading Change Business Acumen and Results Driven