Strategic Workforce Acceleration Team (Detail)

Office of the Secretary of Defense · Department of Defense

📍 Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia 💰 $143913 – $197200/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of Defense
Department: Department of Defense
Location: Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
Salary: $143913 – $197200/yr
Schedule: One-year commitment, executed in 120-day non-reimbursable increments
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 4
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Secret
Date Posted: 2026-09-30
Application Deadline: 2027-09-29

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Job 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements & Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contact

whs.job.application.assistance@mail.mil

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-09-29.

How many openings are available?

There are 4 openings for this position.

What is the work schedule?

This is a One-year commitment, executed in 120-day non-reimbursable increments position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.