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SECNAVINST 12273.1B
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22 February 2019
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 12273.1B
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: CIVILIAN HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Ref: (a) OPM - Human Capital Management
(https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/human-
capital-management/)
(b) 31 U.S.C. §1115(a)
(c) 5 CFR 250
(d) 42 U.S.C. §2000e
(e) 5 U.S.C. §305, 552a, 1103
(f) “Department of the Navy Office of Civilian Human
Resources Civilian Human Capital Assessment Focus
Guide,” current edition (NOTAL)
(g) SECNAV M-5214.1
Encl: (1) Responsibilities
1. Purpose. To assign responsibility for civilian Human
Capital (HC) assessment within the Department of the Navy (DON)
consistent with references (a) through (g). This is a complete
revision to be read in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. SECNAVINST 12273.1A.
3. Background
a. The quality and effectiveness of civilian Human Capital
Management (HCM) programs impact directly on the productivity,
efficiency, and mission accomplishment of DON commands and
activities.
b. References (a) through (e) provide a basic framework for
HCM within the Federal Government. They establish both the
statutory requirements for ongoing assessment of our civilian
workforce, and link effective HCM and assessment programs with
budget, financial management and resourcing of mission and
programs, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). References
(a) and (b) establish primary HCM terminology, processes,
