Human Capital Specialist, SF/S9

Office of Chief of Space Operations • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking a Human Capital Specialist to support SF/S9. The position is classified as NH-0201-03, equivalent to GS-12/13. The specialist supports the workforce that enables mission success and serves as an advisor on civilian and military personnel matters. The role helps leaders navigate staffing, manpower, talent management, workforce development, readiness, and related human capital programs; researches complex issues; interprets policy; develops recommendations; and translates workforce requirements into practical solutions.

The ideal candidate has experience in Federal human capital management, including military and civilian personnel, manpower, staffing, talent management, workforce development, and related policy areas. The role requires knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and personnel principles; skill in researching and analyzing complex workforce issues; and the ability to develop clear, well-supported recommendations. Advising senior leaders, preparing executive-level correspondence and briefings, and collaborating across organizations are desirable.

The position is based at the Pentagon and is eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework. A Top Secret/SCI security clearance must be obtained and maintained. The role may involve handling sensitive or classified information, unscheduled or emergency overtime, and travel by military or commercial aircraft. Temporary duty travel is approximately 15 days per year. PCS/relocation funding is authorized and may be available. The announcement closes after five business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• May be required to handle and safeguard sensitive or classified information in accordance with regulations.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments; approximately 15 days of TDY per year.
• In-depth knowledge of federal human capital laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts, including areas such as recruitment and placement, classification, employee/labor relations, benefits and entitlements, talent management, succession planning, acquisitions, and NAF or other personnel programs.
• Mastery of advanced personnel principles, concepts, practices, analytical methods, qualitative and quantitative techniques, and consultative skills for resolving complex problems.
• Knowledge of organizational structures and agency functions to address substantive organizational and program issues.
• Skill in reviewing and assessing program operations, identifying deficiencies, measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness, and recommending improvements.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions, and to mentor, motivate, and appraise staff.
• Ability to effectively apply agency safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
• The 0201 series has no individual occupational requirement that must be met; experience-level requirements are referenced in the announcement under Administrative and Management Positions.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in Federal human capital management, including military and civilian personnel, manpower, staffing, talent management, workforce development, and related policy areas.
• Experience advising senior leaders.
• Experience preparing executive-level correspondence and briefings.
• Experience collaborating across diverse organizations.

Responsibilities

• Advise leaders on civilian and military personnel matters, including staffing, manpower, talent management, workforce development, readiness, and related human capital programs.
• Research complex human capital issues, interpret policy, and develop recommendations and practical solutions.
• Identify, consider, and present options for resolving organizational and program issues involving resources management, employment planning, and special programs.
• Review and analyze program operations, identify deficiencies, assess compliance, consistency, and effectiveness, and recommend enhancements and improvements.
• Communicate orally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Plan, organize, and direct organizational functions; mentor, motivate, and appraise staff; and apply agency safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Prepare executive-level correspondence and briefings and collaborate across diverse organizations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Disabled veteran leave may be 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.
• PCS/relocation funding is authorized and may be made available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed