Deputy Director Office of Human Resources

Department: National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

Location: Washington, District of Columbia NEH is an federal agency that supports the humanities in every state and U.S. jurisdiction. Since 1965, NEH has awarded over $6 billion to support museums, historic sites, universities, teachers, libraries, documentary filmmakers, public TV and radio stations, research institutions, scholars, and local humanities programming.

Key Responsibilities: This position is located in the Office of Human Resources, The functions of the office include setting personnel policy for the Endowment, directing the human resources management program, conducting related technical operations, providing management advisory services, maintaining personnel records, and preparing required reports. Partners with the Director of Human Resources to plan, coordinate, direct, and evaluate the NEH's human resources programs and strategic initiatives. Advises agency leadership, managers, and supervisors on laws, regulations, personnel actions, employee relations, and disciplinary matters. Oversees staff responsible for staffing, classification, employee relations, performance management, compensation, leave, benefits, records, employee development, and personnel administration. Assigns and reviews work, manages workloads, approves leave, identifies training needs, evaluates performance, and recommends awards or disciplinary actions. Represents the NEH before federal agencies, private organizations, foundations, academic institutions, and professional societies. Evaluates HR programs and procedures, leads service-improvement projects, and promotes collaboration, feedback, team building, and productivity. Advises management on addressing employee conduct or performance concerns and on the appropriate level of discipline and grievance procedures. Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with National Endowment for the Humanities, National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-09. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.