“We ensure our civilian workforce is relevant and ready to support America’s lethal combat-ready force.”

The Talent Development (TD) Division, led by the DoW Chief Learning Officer, develops, implements, and monitors DoW training, education, and professional development programs for the Department’s global workforce. TD ensures these practices align with and support current legislation and policy. TD advises and consults with the field on training, education, and professional development policies and issues. It implements programs and services governed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 1400.25, Volume 410, and DoDI 1430.16, ensuring alignment with larger national and departmental strategies.

TD fosters a culture of developing talent from within by providing training and development opportunities that better equip the DoW workforce to address today’s challenges and meet tomorrow’s requirements. The ultimate goal is to develop and retain talent, strengthen employee productivity, advance the DoW mission, and support organizational growth. By collaborating with DoW Components and key stakeholders, TD identifies learning and organizational development opportunities that increase employee performance and engagement.

Mission

TD serves as the DoW enterprise leader in developing and delivering training, education, and professional development solutions that strengthen mission readiness. It also develops, coordinates, and resources policies and strategies that ensure the Department cultivates the highly competent civilian leaders needed to accomplish its complex national security mission.

Vision

To strengthen the DoW through an engaged, high-performance workforce by providing industry-leading learning and development solutions that are integrated with DoW Component efforts and aligned with the Department’s goals.

TD Key Activities:

• Interpreting current and new legislation and developing talent development programs and initiatives.
• Developing, managing, and administering the DoD Enterprise Leader Development Programs for employees at the GS-7 through Senior Executive levels.
• Providing enterprise guidance for managerial and supervisory training programs.
• Ensuring the Department offers a robust suite of career and professional development tools, such as broadening and rotational programs, public-private talent exchanges, mentoring resources, and coaching programs.
• Serving as the enterprise lead for the Human Resources Functional Community, providing governance, coordinating with DoW Components and HR stakeholders, and fostering consistent approaches and collaboration across the HR community.
• Developing and managing HR Functional Community training and workforce initiatives to address enterprise skill requirements, strengthen HR capabilities, and ensure the Department’s HR workforce is prepared to meet evolving mission needs.

TD Key Service Areas and Responsibilities

• Chief Learning Officer, Civilian Workforce
• Chair of the Department of War’s Chief Learning Officers Council (DCLOC)
• Leadership development
• Coaching and mentoring
• Career and professional development broadening opportunities
• HR Functional Community oversight, governance, programs, and initiatives