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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command
Air Force Materiel Command/A1C

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to deliver MAJCOM level human resources data policy, planning, resourcing and services that enhance HQ AFMC and six Centers' ability to support the warfighter. Provide expert personnel management advisory service in a wide range of human resources management (HRM) for data automation and reporting.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 11/23/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 23, 2026
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$130,461 - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 4
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
AFMC-020104-13015921-TGO
Control number
877900300

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Clarification from the agency

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Duties

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  1. Serves as the HQ AFMC technical advisor for human resources information data automation and reporting.
  2. Designs, researches, and conducts complex, major developmental studies for high visibility HR information data products that require unusual urgency or critical issues which require application of the full range of advanced techniques.
  3. Performs program evaluation of a full range of HR programs at command and wing/installation level and develops and executes improvement/enhancement plans as they apply to data automation and reporting.
  4. Conducts, leads, and/or participates in studies to improve data analytic capabilities and/or influence policy changes for the MAJCOM that typically involve long-range, highly complex, and often politically sensitive topics.
  5. Prepares and delivers written reports and oral presentations, e.g., briefings, training sessions, consultations, orientations, and discussions with command leadership, supervisors, customers, and co-workers and conducts or leads conferences as representative of the command.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance.
  • 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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
  • For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments.
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
  • This position may require travel.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in serving as a technical advisor for human resources data automation, which includes conducting complex developmental studies for high-visibility HR data products and applying advanced HRIS concepts to implement large-scale system services. The ability to evaluate HR programs, lead studies to enhance MAJCOM data analytics, and write code and logic in automated databases to develop unique HR information products. Demonstrated expertise in assessing program operations, identifying deficiencies, and building consensus to secure management support for complex initiatives, while delivering written reports and briefings to advise senior leadership and defend system upgrades.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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:

  • Mastery of, and skill in applying, advanced HR principles, concepts, methods, and practices; business process reengineering concepts; and HR information system concepts and methods sufficient to develop approaches to interpret and implement legislation, policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of large-scale HR information system services. Expert skill in applying advanced automated HR systems processes sufficient to lead and function as an expert for various HR information system on various teams such as business process reengineering, requirements analysis and implementation and conversion.
  • Expert skill in writing code and logic in automated databases and desktop software tools sufficient to develop HR information products; advise on changes and upgrades to existing systems and products; develop unique scripts to meet the command's HR information needs; serve as the senior expert, leader and advocate within the command for the continuing development and application of HRIS database systems and independently.
  • Expert level skill in oral and written communication, and briefing techniques sufficient to advise senior leaders on various HR information system programs, demonstrate, justify and defend the need for new HR information systems, or changes and upgrades to existing HR systems.
  • Skill in conducting reviews and analyzing and assessing HR program operations to include identifying deficiencies; measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness; and making recommendations for enhancements and improvements.
  • Extensive knowledge and skill in consensus building, negotiating, and coalition building in order to obtain management support for program requirements and initiatives entailing substantial HR development resources, competing requirements, and conflicting interests.


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

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.


FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-04 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

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.

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This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

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.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Air Force Materiel Command

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

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  • US Citizen


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Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Phone
1-800-525-0102
Email
DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
Address
Wright Patterson AFB
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
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