Human Resources Specialist

HQ USAF and Support Elements • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of the Air Force is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (Affirmative Employment & Disability Program Specialist), GS-0201-14, to serve as its department-level subject matter expert on civilian Affirmative Employment and Disability Programs. The position is in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Civilian Force Management, at the Pentagon. It develops and implements strategies, policies, programs, plans, and procedures for the civilian Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Employment, and Disability Programs, affecting more than 170,000 civilian Airmen and Guardians worldwide.

The specialist advises senior Department of the Air Force leaders and personnel offices, leads enterprise-wide policy development and modernization, and directs required federal reporting. The role also evaluates workforce policies across the talent lifecycle and develops workforce-planning strategies, including consideration of disability employment and reasonable accommodation.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, and compliance with applicable confidentiality and Privacy Act requirements. It may involve occasional travel, work outside normal duty hours, shift work, overtime, or irregular hours. A degree or equivalent experience in program or human resource management, public administration, strategic communications, program evaluation, and/or behavioral sciences is highly desired, but the job has no education qualification requirement. Applicants must meet the specialized experience and applicable time-in-grade requirements described in the announcement.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent in another pay system.
• Knowledge of federal EEO, affirmative employment, and disability program concepts, principles, governing laws, regulations, executive orders, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of federal civilian personnel administration and human capital management, including recruitment, staffing, merit promotion, hiring authorities, career development, and retention under Title 5 and/or Title 10.
• Skill applying quantitative and qualitative analytical methods to evaluate talent lifecycle processes, assess workforce demographic data, identify systemic barriers, and develop actionable solutions.
• Skill in project management, action officer operations, and coordinating cross-functional tasks to meet program milestones and timelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing executive staff packages, delivering technical briefings, and presenting complex or sensitive information.
• Ability to establish collaborative working relationships, consult as a subject matter expert, and liaise with enterprise leadership, HR professionals, and external federal oversight authorities.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at the GS-13 level is required for GS-14 consideration when TIG rules apply.
• Must complete the initial online questionnaire and any additional assessments.
• Must comply with applicable Privacy Act and confidentiality requirements.
• Federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• A degree or equivalent experience in program or human resource management, public administration, strategic communications, program evaluation, and/or behavioral sciences is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal Department of the Air Force technical advisor on civilian Affirmative Employment and Disability Programs, advising senior leaders and civilian personnel offices.
• Lead development, modernization, and department-wide publication of Department of the Air Force Instructions, policy guidance memorandums, and strategic roadmaps for affirmative employment, disability employment, and reasonable accommodation.
• Direct data collection, analysis, executive coordination, and timely submission of statutory reports, including the annual EEOC Management Directive 715 report, Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program report, and Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program plan.
• Evaluate talent lifecycle policies, including recruitment, merit promotion, executive advancement, and retention, to identify and direct workforce-planning strategies.
• Develop and implement strategies, policies, programs, plans, and procedures for the civilian EEO, Affirmative Employment, and Disability Programs.
• Prepare executive-level staff packages, deliver technical briefings, and present complex or sensitive program information to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional taskings and program milestones, and liaise with internal leaders, human resources professionals, and external federal oversight authorities.

What This Job Offers

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