Gestão de pessoas por competências: otimização do emprego da força de trabalho frente a redução do efetivo de militares da MB entre os anos 2017 e 2023

Abstract

This academic work evaluates the adherence of the reduction of the Brazilian Navy's (MB) military personnel, between 2017 and 2023, to the Competency-Based Human Resources Management (CBHRM) theory, focusing on the adequacy and optimization of the workforce (WF). In a complex scenario, CBHRM is vital to align human capital with organizational objectives, developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The MB, with its highly complex mission and advanced technology, recognizes the importance of CBHRM to maintain a qualified and adaptable WF, which is evidenced in documents such as the Naval Policy and the Navy's Strategic Plan 2040 (PEM 2040). The reduction of the MB's personnel, driven by political and economic factors and the search for sustainability of the Armed Forces' Social Protection System (SPSMFA), made CBHRM essential to maintain operational readiness with fewer resources. The bibliographic and documentary research confronts the CBHRM theory with the reality of the MB. This study details the CBHRM, its types of competencies, and stages, with an emphasis on mapping competencies to identify gaps. Three case studies in the Navy illustrate the application and challenges in mapping competencies: for the Brazilian Nuclear Submarine (SN-BR), in Search and Rescue (SAR) activities, and in the administrative areas of Procurement, Bids, and Administrative Contracts. The Brazilian Navy is strategically committed to mapping competencies and training its WF. A major challenge lies in the allocation and retention of its personnel. The Navy must ensure that the right personnel are in the right place at the right time to minimize the impacts of the reduction in personnel and maintain its operational excellence in an increasingly challenging environment.