The United States Space Force (USSF) at Kirtland AFB is searching for a Military Personnel and Programs Specialist to support SSC/SD (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).
Description:
Are you a human resources expert passionate about shaping the careers of our nation's Guardians? We are seeking a Military Personnel and Programs Specialist to serve as the principal subject matter expert for all officer and enlisted personnel assignments within the Innovation and Prototyping Directorate (SSC/SD). In this critical role, you will manage the end-to-end assignment lifecycle, from analyzing manning requirements and projecting vacancies to executing final placements.
Your day-to-day will involve providing vital career counseling to service members, offering expert advice on assignment policies to all levels of leadership, and developing strategic solutions to complex manning challenges. You will be the key point of contact for assignment policy issues, interact directly with senior leaders, and ensure our organization's force is optimally aligned to meet current and future mission demands at Kirtland AFB, NM. If you are ready to make a significant impact on our team, this is the job for you!
Ideal Candidate:
An ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert with a strong background in military human resources management, particularly concerning personnel assignments. They should possess:
- In-depth knowledge of military HR concepts, directives, and practices.
- Proven ability to analyze and interpret complex HR policies and regulations.
- Experience with the Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS) and proficiency in office automation software (spreadsheets, databases, etc.).
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions for manning challenges.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for providing advisory services, briefing leadership, and creating documentation.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of, and skill in applying, military human resources program operations, directives, procedures, concepts, practices, and techniques to manage complex problems related to officer assignments for the Air Force. Knowledge of military organizational structure, protocol, and similar matters. Ability to analyze and interpret military human resources policies and procedures pertaining to officer assignments to determine impact of changes to regulations, policies and procedures on the program.
2. Knowledge of military human resources principles, concepts, legal requirements and methodology to gather facts, respond to questions, ensure regulatory compliance and provide advisory services. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
3. Knowledge of, and skill in applying, military human resources analytical and evaluative methods and techniques and skill in conducting research. Skill in identifying problems and developing innovative solutions.
4. Knowledge of the MILPDS system and of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
5. Ability to analyze and interpret military human resources policies and procedures pertaining to officer assignments to determine impact of changes to regulations, policies and procedures on the program.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
PCS / Relocation funding is not authorized.
Subject to TDY 15 days per year.
Qualifications
The 0301 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
