Career Field and Training Specialist

DEFTEC Corporation•Washington, DC

6d•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 in support of SAF/IA's mission. These activities support the Air Force Security Cooperation community with knowledgeable, skilled, and capable civilian and military Airmen to meet current and future mission requirements. The position supports career-field initiatives, civilian and military development programs, personnel management, awards and evaluations, promotion programs, and officer assignment cycles. It also helps SAF/IA leadership staff positions with personnel who have the skills and experience needed to execute international affairs programs, and supports succession planning for Air Force Foreign Area Officers and Political-Military Affairs Strategists. Additional administrative, reporting, training, or other business-related tasks may be assigned to support DEFTEC operations, customer requirements, and contract performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a similar field of study.
12 or more 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 or more years of experience in USAF personnel program management.

Responsibilities

Support all 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 Civilian Developmental Education, GMAP selection, individual vectoring, and career-field assessments.
Track and assess the impact of new Air Force institutional development requirements, civilian force-development initiatives, and international affairs functional training guidance.
Develop and distribute the annual USAF IA Excellence Award call for nominations.
Screen and prepare award application packages, assemble and facilitate the selection board, coordinate announcements and ceremony activities, and prepare senior leaders and associated organizations for SECAF and AFA award presentations.
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 accurate and timely processing of evaluations, awards, and decorations.
Work with the Military Personnel Flight and Branch Chief to reconcile personnel changes, updates, deletions, and other actions.
Assist the Branch Chief with promotion management for SAF/IA Air Force officers and enlisted members in the Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard components.
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 Colonel (O-6) and below, supporting the development and career growth of inbound and outbound SAF/IA 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 Air Force personnel are hired with the skills, knowledge, and experience required to execute IA programs.
Oversee management of more than 1,700 Air Force Foreign Area Officers and Political-Military Affairs Strategists to support succession planning and vacancy forecasting.
Perform additional administrative, reporting, training, or other business-related tasks necessary to support DEFTEC operations, customer requirements, and contract performance.