The United States Space Force (USSF) at Hickam Air Force Base is searching for a Manpower and Readiness Program Manager to support SPACEFOR-INDOPAC (NH-0343-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).
Description:
The Manpower & Readiness Program Manager serves as the key advisor for manpower, readiness, unit deployment management, and wartime program execution for US Space Force Indo-Pacific (SFI), the United States Space Force component to USINDOPACOM. Based at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in beautiful and sunny Hawaii, this role is central to ensuring SFI can meet mission requirements across competition, crisis, exercises, and conflict in the Indo-Pacific theater. The position oversees readiness and wartime programs, integrates operational planning, manages unit deployment and accountability processes, and leads manpower analysis to support organizational structure and resource allocation. The manager also guides Reserve and Guard support through the Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) program and drives human capital improvements through data driven analysis and cross functional collaboration. Additional responsibilities include managing key Commander's programs supporting the overall unit mission.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate has a background in readiness and has experience working on headquarters staffs. Also, experience with planning and supporting exercises, exposure to manpower principles, manpower analysis skills, and knowledge/experience with the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES). They excel at integrating mission requirements into executable plans and are comfortable advising/briefing senior leaders on complex readiness and manpower issues. They understand and/or have experience/exposure to the Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) / Man Day program and also able to manage programs, keep them on track, efficient, and successful.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of command readiness program operations, in addition to knowledge of the pertinent laws, DAFIs, SpFI's, regulations, and policies which affect the use of program and related support resources, e.g. personnel, funds and equipment.
2. Knowledge of Joint and USAF contingency and war mobilization plan requirements to include a working knowledge of general operational requirements, theater specific planning requirements, and Air Force/Space Force deliberate and crisis action planning processes to include UTC and force structure wartime requirements.
3. Demonstrates an understanding of AFFORGEN and/or SPAFORGEN principles, including their phased readiness cycles and force-presentation requirements. Applies these frameworks to assess unit readiness, align capabilities with operational demand, and support deliberate planning. Ensures manpower and organizational structures remain synchronized with service-specific force-generation models.
4. Ability to integrate mission requirements and develop or implement planning directives to successfully accomplish USSF deployment and home station missions.
5. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate effectively with analysts, leadership, and management to implement recommendations where proposals involve resources and require changes in established concepts and procedures.
6. Expert knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of wartime, exercise, and readiness programs.
7. Knowledge and proficiency in Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES).
8. Demonstrated expert knowledge of Air Force and Department of the Air Force manpower management principles, policies, and governing instructions, including AFI 38-101.
9. Proficient in analyzing and managing Unit Manpower Documents (UMD), Unit Personnel Management Rosters (UMPR), and related manpower systems to ensure alignment of authorizations, grades, AFSCs/SFSCs, and resource allocations with mission priorities.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Top-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 eligible for situational telework 2-4 days a pay period.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 30 days per year.
This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
This position is designated a NON-CRITICAL APDP position.
Qualifications
The 0343 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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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.
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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.
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
Job title
Detailed duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
Hours per week
Salary, if applicable
Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
Job title
Detailed duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
Hours per week
Salary, if applicable
Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
