The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon is searching for a HR Specialist for Assignments and Fitness Policy (NH-0201-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
Does the opportunity to develop military policy for the Nation's newest fighting force excite you? Are you interested in leading teams and designing programs that support the Guardians who defend our Nation in the Space domain? Would you like to create new and innovative policy to attract and retain the best talent in a dynamic and competitive field? Then the United States Space Force (USSF) is looking for you!
This position will serve as an HR Specialist for Assignments and Fitness, developing and implementing military personnel policy to ensure the Space Force has the ability to effect assignments for over 9,000 Guardians and implement a service-specific, evolutionary fitness program. You will regularly communicate with and provide recommended courses of action to the USSF Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital, a Tier 3 SES, the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, the Vice Chief of Space Operations, and the Chief of Space Operations. As an HR Specialist for Assignments and Fitness Policy, you will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise and developing essential programs that will shape the future of Space Force and be on the ground level to support building the newest branch of the military.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate for this position will be a detail-oriented, self-starter with experience developing, implementing, and interpreting military personnel policy related to force management, assignments, and fitness policy. Knowledge of the full spectrum of military force management matters to ensure the Space Force has the necessary mix of quality and benefits to recruit and retain high performing members is critical. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of military personnel functions to include military promotions, military evaluations, readiness, assignments, utilization, fitness, and how each impacts the others. An effective communicator skilled in briefing and providing timely and actionable information to General Officers and C-Suite level executives (SES). An organized, confident leader who can effectively set priorities, manage projects, and delegate tasks. A team player that can learn and grow to anticipate the needs of the executive supported ensuring they are well-prepared to make decisions on military force management matters. Proficient at interpreting and implementing federal law and department policies related to military personnel.
Highly desired, but not required: Experience working at an Agency-level HQ, experience in leading teams, task management (specifically TMT), experience responding to Congressional inquiries and/or writing reports to Congress, experience writing legislative proposals, experience developing and writing Service-level military personnel policy using existing legal/policy authorities, experience managing implementation of service-level personnel policies, experience with respect to understanding force management matters of the National Guard and/or Reserve components.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. In-depth knowledge of military personnel policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, instructions, etc., and stay abreast of changes thereto, as well as Personnel Data Systems (PDS) and other HR products.
2. Mastery of advanced personnel principles, concepts, practices, analytical methods, a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, and relationships of various disciplines as well as seasoned consultative skill sufficient to resolve complex problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods.
3. Knowledge of organizational structures and functions across the agency to identify, consider, and present options for the resolution of substantive organizational and program issues involving areas such as resources management, employment planning, and other special programs to bring program policies and operations in line with higher level vision, goals, and objectives.
4. Skill in conducting reviews and analyzing and assessing program operations to include identifying deficiencies; measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness; and making recommendations for enhancements and improvements.
5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the function and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of the organization and effectively apply agency safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
This position is for eligible telework 2-4 days a pay period.
This PRD has been classified based on projected duties or new mission requirements. The duties within in this PRD may be reviewed for accuracy after 12 months of Full Operational Capability of organization identified within in this PRD.
Position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications.
Qualifications
The 0201 series does not have has an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
