Career Field and Training Specialist

DEFTEC Corporation•Washington, DC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

DEFTEC Corporation is seeking a Career and Field Specialist to provide support services and program management for the Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs Programming and Resources Division (SAF/IAPR), Human Capital Development Branch. The branch provides human resource policy, workforce analysis and planning, orientation and onboarding, training, career field development, and performance management services supporting SAF/IA. These activities help ensure the Air Force Security Cooperation community has knowledgeable and capable civilian and military personnel to meet current and future mission requirements. The specialist supports initiatives and development programs for more than 300 personnel, including civilian development education calls and development team meetings. The role tracks and assesses new Air Force development requirements and initiatives; manages an annual award nomination and selection process; and processes evaluations, awards, decorations, promotions, and personnel changes. It also supports officer assignment cycles and works with SAF/IA leaders to fill positions with personnel who have the skills and experience required for IA programs. The position oversees succession planning and vacancy forecasting for more than 1,700 Air Force Foreign Area Officers and Political-Military Affairs Strategists. Employees may also be assigned administrative, reporting, training, or other business-related tasks needed to support DEFTEC operations, customer requirements, and contract performance. DEFTEC is a drug-free workplace; post-offer applicants and employees may be subject to testing under the company’s policies. The company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a similar field of study.
12+ years of experience in USAF personnel program management.
Knowledge and understanding of USAF roles and missions.
Knowledge and understanding of USAF human capital development and workforce initiatives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite.
Active Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Human Resources or a similar field of study.
10+ years of experience in USAF personnel program management.

Responsibilities

Support IACF initiatives and development programs serving more than 300 personnel.
Assist with biannual and/or quarterly Civilian Developmental Education calls and Development Team meetings, including education, GMAP selection, individual vectoring, and career-field assessment.
Track and assess the impact of new Air Force institutional development requirements, civilian force development initiatives, and IA functional training guidance.
Develop and disseminate the annual USAF IA Excellence Award nomination call; screen and prepare application packages; assemble and facilitate the selection board; coordinate announcements and ceremony activities; and prepare senior leaders and organizations for the SECAF and AFA award presentation.
Review and process Air Force evaluations, awards, and decorations in accordance with AFI 36-2406 and AFMAN 36-2806.
Coordinate with Directors, Division Chiefs, and the Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight to ensure timely and accurate processing of evaluations, awards, and decorations.
Work with the Military Personnel Flight and Branch Chief to reconcile personnel change actions, updates, deletions, and changes.
Assist the Branch Chief with promotion management for SAF/IA Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard Air Force officers and enlisted members.
Establish and oversee a comprehensive assessment and evaluation system for Air Force personnel promotion programs, and execute SAF/IA Management Level Reviews for central selection boards.
Review, build, and process Promotion Recommendation Forms in accordance with AFI 36-2406.
Provide day-to-day personnel management support for officer assignment cycles for Colonels (O-6) and below, supporting development and career growth of inbound and outbound SAF/IA Air Force personnel.
Support assignment-cycle initiatives on behalf of the Air Force Colonels Group and Air Force Personnel Center.
Work with SAF/IA leadership, including Directors and Division Chiefs, to ensure positions are requisitioned and filled with Air Force personnel who have the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to execute IA programs.
Oversee succession planning and vacancy forecasting for more than 1,700 Air Force Foreign Area Officers and Political-Military Affairs Strategists.
Perform additional administrative, reporting, training, or other business-related tasks as assigned to support DEFTEC operations, customer requirements, and contract performance.