Skill
Workforce Planning
Human Resources and People Operations
Workforce planning is the strategic process of analyzing an organization's current workforce and forecasting future staffing needs to align talent supply with business goals, considering factors like skill gaps, turnover, and growth projections. HR leaders and strategic planning teams use workforce planning to inform hiring, reskilling, and succession strategies. It typically involves data analysis, scenario modeling, and close collaboration with department leaders and finance.
Workforce Planning in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 25
- Employers
- 23
- Median pay
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Open roles requiring Workforce Planning (25)
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Naval Air Systems Command
San Diego, CA · $143,677 – $186,785
This federal HR leadership role oversees human capital management for a Naval Air Systems Command facility, directing recruitment, workforce restructuring, labor relations, and strategic initiatives across the organization. It suits experienced HR professionals seeking to advance into senior management within the defense sector with responsibility for large teams and enterprise-wide human resources strategy.
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Supervisory Cybersecurity Workforce Specialist
Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
Springfield, VA · $169,279 – $197,200
This is a federal supervisory role leading DHS's cybersecurity talent management efforts, where you'd oversee human resources policies, performance management systems, and career development frameworks while collaborating across government agencies on workforce challenges. The position suits experienced HR leaders with deep expertise in talent management, federal compliance, and organizational change who want to shape national-scale cybersecurity workforce strategy.
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Director Business Operations
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Arlington, VA · $169,279 – $197,200
This federal director role oversees the core operations and strategic planning for a Defense Department office, managing budgets, acquisitions, and personnel while advising senior military leadership on complex administrative challenges. The position suits experienced managers comfortable navigating large bureaucracies and aligning internal operations with national security priorities.
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Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Military)
Defense Logistics Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA · $169,279 – $197,200
This federal role leads a military HR division within the Defense Logistics Agency, overseeing personnel management, civilian and military manpower programs, and operational readiness support. It suits experienced HR leaders with a background in military or government workforce management who can direct strategic initiatives and guide senior staff across enterprise functions.
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Human Resources Officer
Bureau of Indian Education
Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $147,945 – $192,331
This federal role oversees all human resources operations for the Bureau of Indian Education, directing staffing, policy development, labor relations, and compliance across a nationwide organization. It suits experienced HR leaders ready to manage multiple programs, supervise teams, and advise senior government leadership on complex personnel and workforce matters.
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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT)
Air Force Personnel Center
Randolph, TX · $90,823 – $118,072
This role manages recruitment and placement initiatives for military spouses within the Air Force, advising hiring officials and HR teams on staffing strategies and program effectiveness. The position combines technical HR expertise with program management to remove employment barriers and expand job access for military-connected populations.
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Human Resources Officer
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs
Full-time · Washington, District of Columbia; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $169,279 – $197,200
This is a strategic HR leadership role within the federal government, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, personnel security, and performance management across a large technology office. The position suits experienced HR professionals seeking to apply operational expertise in a complex organizational environment with federal compliance requirements.
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Management Analyst
Department of Transportation Headquarters
Washington, DC · $121,785 – $187,093
This federal government role combines strategic financial oversight, organizational analysis, and executive advising for a large administrative portfolio. It suits experienced professionals who excel at diagnosing systemic problems, managing complex budgets, and implementing enterprise-wide improvements with minimal supervision.
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Human Resources Specialist (SES Program Manager)
Defense Contract Audit Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA · $143,913 – $187,093
This role manages succession planning and executive talent development for Senior Executive Service positions within a federal agency, overseeing recruitment, classification, compensation, and performance management. It suits experienced HR professionals with expertise in executive-level workforce strategy and federal compensation systems.
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Washington Navy Yard, DC · $169,279 – $197,200
This is a director-level federal human resources role overseeing civilian staffing strategy and HR operations for a naval command. It suits experienced HR professionals who have led strategic workforce initiatives and managed compliance with federal regulations at a senior level.
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Asked for alongside Workforce Planning
Measured from the 25 open roles that name Workforce Planning — not from a curated list.
- Change Management5 roles20.0%
- Performance Management5 roles20.0%
- Succession Planning3 roles12.0%
Who employers are hiring
- Entry4%
- Mid4%
- Senior36%
- Lead / Staff / Principal8%
- Management40%
- Executive8%
From 25 roles whose posting states a level.
Roles that use Workforce Planning
Employers hiring for Workforce Planning
23 in total, most open roles first.
- ACAir Force Personnel Center2 roles
- Intuit2 roles
- Beckman Coulter1 role
Bend Studio1 role- Bristol Myers Squibb1 role
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