The United States Space Force (USSF) Headquarters Space Force Command at the Pentagon is searching for a Human Resources Plans and Operations Lead (NH-0201-04, GS 14/15 equivalent).
Description:
Shape the future of United States Space Force human capital management as the Human Resources (HR) Plans and Operations Lead, a strategic role responsible for shaping the future of HR within a newly formed military service. This position serves as the principal advisor to the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital on all matters related to civilian personnel strategy, planning, and operations, driving the development and implementation of comprehensive human resources policies and strategies aligned with the USSF mission. Key responsibilities include planning and leading transformational initiatives, developing and integrating products that span multiple HR functional areas, and facilitating the coordination of task assignments. The HR Specialist will oversee the coordination of civilian personnel programs, develop innovative HR solutions, and represent the Space Force with external organizations. The HR Specialist will also lead organizational transformation efforts, ensuring the successful implementation of new strategies and processes. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of a world-class organization and shape the future of space operations.
The ideal candidate will have extensive Federal HR experience with progressive responsibility, demonstrating a proven ability to translate business objectives into effective people strategies. A key element of this role is the ability to build strong coalitions and foster collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization. We are looking for a candidate who can effectively influence stakeholders, gain buy-in for new initiatives, and navigate complex organizational dynamics with ease. Exceptional organizational skills and project management capabilities are essential for success. Experience with Alternative Personnel Systems is strongly preferred.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Expert knowledge of a wide range of Human Capital laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing functions such as recruitment and placement, classification, training and development, employee/labor relations, benefits and entitlements, talent management, succession planning, acquisitions, non-appropriated fund (NAF), or other programs related to personnel management within the federal government.
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.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
PCS and Incentives are not authorized.
Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
Resumes are to be limited to no more than 5 pages. Position will be closed after 5 business days or after 75 applications are received.
Qualifications
The 0201 series does not have 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.
Additional information
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Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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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.
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.
