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HUMAN RESOURCES PROGRAM ADVISOR

Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
AFELM JISROC JO

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Human Capital Resource Chief and senior human resources subject matter expert providing human capital services to the Joint Functional Component Command for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) in support of the Joint Staff and Department of Defense (DoD).

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/04/2026 to 03/10/2026
Salary
$121,785 to - $158,322 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 13
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Pentagon, Arlington, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
9L-DCIPS-12889793-141304-EG
Control number
859705100

Duties

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  • Provides seasoned consultative management advisory services on the effective use of civilian personnel to support goals and objectives and produce results that accomplish directorate missions.
  • As the component's manpower representative, integrates organizational objectives and requirements to improve organization efficiency and performs studies of the organization's structure, functions, and its interrelated work processes to develop solutions to improve processes and maximize resource utilization.
  • Administers JFCC ISR military personnel position management, sustainment, as well as standalone individual mobilization augmentee (IMA) programs.
  • Assists in the overall management of JFCC ISR information and personnel security programs.
  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities and plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Human Capital Resources Branch ensuring directorate manpower and personnel work complies with legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) as a condition of employment.
  • The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • Recall to duty, overtime, and/or emergency overtime may be a requirement of this position.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • Incumbent will be required to submit to the administration of a counterintelligence polygraph and must satisfactorily pass such examination as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge of an extensive body of civilian and military human resources (HR) regulations, policies, directives, instructions, rules, and procedures sufficient to provide advice to management on a variety of human resources management (HRM) issues (e.g. merit promotion, recruitment/placement, employee performance, conduct, etc.), interpret regulations, monitor and track requests for personnel action, administer pay pools, and other comparable actions; applying knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques as well as organization principles, concepts, and methodologies used to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations and to devise organizational structuring options for complex joint organizations; applying knowledge of joint component, directorate, or comparable organization structures, functions, missions, objectives, operating programs, and administrative policies and procedures sufficient to identify, consider, and present options for the resolution of human resources (HR) focused organizational and program issues.; knowledge in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity and to plan, schedule, conduct, and facilitate projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the productivity of work operations in a program or support setting; skill in conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis of HR program operations; gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising solutions to problems; and preparing and presenting briefings and reports; skill in developing new or modified work methods, organizational structures, management processes, and/or program administration procedures.Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

  1. Knowledge of an extensive body of civilian and military human resources (HR) regulations, policies, directives, instructions, rules, and procedures sufficient to provide advice to management on a variety of human resources management (HRM) issues (e.g. merit promotion, recruitment/placement, employee performance, conduct, etc.), interpret regulations, monitor and track requests for personnel action, administer pay pools, and other comparable actions.
  2. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques as well as Department of Defense (DoD) and Joint Service organization principles, concepts, and methodologies used to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations and to devise organizational structuring options for complex joint military organizations.
  3. Knowledge of joint military component, directorate, or comparable organization structures, functions, missions, objectives, operating programs, and administrative policies and procedures sufficient to identify, consider, and present options for the resolution of HR focused organizational and program issues.
  4. Knowledge of information and personnel security principles, practices, procedures, laws, and regulations.
  5. Skill in conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis of HR program operations; gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising solutions to problems; identifying changes and trends; making recommendations for enhancements and improvements; and preparing and presenting briefings and reports.
  6. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

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Additional information

Summary Continued: This position provides comprehensive advice on the full range of human resource management functions to senior leadership, key managers, and supervisors; integrates civilian and military personnel administration programs, manpower services, and objectives with allied and related programs; assists in the management of information and personnel security programs; implements individual mobilization augmentee (IMA) and reserve programs and strategies; advises on the recruitment and retention of a highly qualified, motivated, and diverse workforce to achieve the assigned missions of the organization; and manages the Human Capital Resource Branch.
**Salary ranges include local market supplements.**

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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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Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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