Chief Workforce Acquisition & Performance

Space Systems Command•Vandenberg AFB, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The United States Space Force at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, is seeking a Joint Chief, Workforce Acquisition & Performance, SLD 30 (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 equivalent). The position serves as Chief of the Workforce Acquisition & Performance Office for Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30). This is a supervisory, dual-hatted leadership role responsible for implementing, managing, and sustaining the SLD 30 AcqDemo program. The incumbent interprets program guidelines, ensures compliance, and serves as the first-level supervisor for the Workforce Acquisition & Performance Management Team, including AcqDemo and Talent Acquisition programs, in support of the nation's spaceport mission. The ideal candidate can supervise individuals, lead teams, and manage workloads, personnel concerns, and training. They have knowledge of human resources management principles, policies, and techniques to advise senior managers on complex position management and civilian employment planning; can communicate effectively in writing and orally; and can manage, gather, analyze, and execute complex projects and studies within established time constraints. They are also knowledgeable about Civilian Personnel Management systems and/or AcqDemo concepts and methods, and can establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and internal and external HR partners. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. The role requires safeguarding sensitive and classified information. Travel away from the normal duty station may be required, including travel on military or commercial aircraft; a U.S. Government official passport may also be required. Situational teleworking is permitted only for emergencies and OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework. The position is subject to approximately 10 days of temporary duty assignment per year. PCS and incentives may be authorized.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Ability to supervise individuals, lead teams, and manage workload, personnel concerns, and training.
  • Knowledge of human resources management principles, policies, and techniques to advise senior managers on complex position management and civilian employment planning.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing documentation and presenting professional oral presentations with tact and diplomacy.
  • Ability to manage, gather, analyze, and execute complex projects and studies within established time constraints.
  • Knowledge of Civilian Personnel Management systems and/or AcqDemo concepts and methods to guide senior management in resolving complex assignments.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and internal and external HR partners.
  • Ability to safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations.
  • May be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • May be required to obtain and retain a U.S. Government official passport.

Responsibilities

  • Implement, manage, and sustain the SLD 30 AcqDemo program.
  • Interpret AcqDemo program guidelines and ensure compliance.
  • Serve as the first-level supervisor for the Workforce Acquisition & Performance Management Team, including AcqDemo and Talent Acquisition programs.
  • Supervise individuals, lead teams, and manage workload, personnel concerns, and training.
  • Advise senior managers on complex position management and civilian employment planning.
  • Manage, gather, analyze, and execute complex projects and studies within established time constraints.
  • Guide senior management in resolving complex assignments involving Civilian Personnel Management systems and/or AcqDemo.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and internal and external HR partners.
  • Handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations.

Benefits

  • Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to eligibility based on position type.
  • PCS and incentives may be authorized.
  • Disabled veteran leave is available to eligible federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016, who are veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
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