The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is a Department of War (DoW) organization focused exclusively on accelerating the adoption of commercial technology throughout the military and growing the national security innovation base. As the Department’s gateway to leading technology companies across the country, DIU is focused on rapid prototyping, fielding, and scaling of commercial solutions that can save lives, lead to new operational concepts, increase efficiency, and save taxpayer dollars. DIU has a variety of missions which bring academic and private sector solutions to national security problems. To accomplish this mission, we seek a wide variety of backgrounds including military experience, high technology product development and leadership, operations expertise, and general program management experience.
Federal Civilian Position (NH-03 / GS12-13) – Program Specialist (Human Capital):
Serves as the Defense Innovation Unit's (DIU) technical advisor and program specialist for human capital management. This position is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and supporting comprehensive human resource programs across the organization. The incumbent will support the execution of essential workforce initiatives, focusing heavily on recruitment and staffing, performance management, training, and employee recognition. Key responsibilities include advising hiring managers on personnel actions, drafting operating procedures to leverage human capital flexibilities, and coordinating administrative requirements with Department counterparts. Working closely with Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) and other Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) counterparts, the incumbent will represent the division in cross-functional forums and execute high-priority administrative projects that keep DIU operating at the speed of innovation.
This position is in the National Capital Region.
Travel may be required: (5%)
To be considered for future Program Specialist (Human Capital) opportunities, please apply with your resume and complete the questionnaire. Our Talent Management Team will review applications as positions become available!
Skills Required
- Experience coordinating and implementing comprehensive human resources programs across an organization
- Experience in recruitment and staffing, including advising hiring managers on personnel actions
- Experience with performance management, training, and employee recognition programs
- Ability to draft operating procedures and leverage human capital flexibilities
- Experience coordinating administrative requirements with Department of Defense counterparts (e.g., WHS, OSD)
- Ability to represent the division in cross-functional forums and execute high-priority administrative projects
- Position located in the National Capital Region
- Willingness to travel up to 5%
What We Do
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is a Department of War (DoD) organization dedicated to accelerating the adoption of commercial technology throughout the military. It serves as a bridge between the commercial technology industry and the defense establishment, focusing on rapid prototyping, fielding, and scaling of innovative solutions to solve national security problems and strengthen the American national security innovation base.
