Personnel and Training Management Specialist

DEFTEC Corporation • Washington, DC

21d • Onsite

About The Position

DEFTEC Corporation seeks a Personnel and Training Management Specialist to provide support services and program management enabling the Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs Programming and Resources Division (SAF/IAPR), Human Capital Development Branch mission. The SAF/IAPR Human Capital Development Branch provides human resource policy, workforce analysis and planning, orientation/onboarding, training, career field development, and performance management services to support SAF/IA's mission. These human capital management activities ensure that the Air Force Security Cooperation (AFSC) community is supported by a cadre of knowledgeable, skilled, and capable Airmen (civilian and military) to execute current and future AFSC mission requirements.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Human Resources, or similar field of study
• 10+ Years of experience in USAF manpower and personnel program management
• Knowledge and understanding of USAF roles and missions
• Knowledge and understanding of USAF human capital development and workforce initiatives
• Ability to work well with others and display initiative
• Remain objective while emphasizing logic in formulating recommendations for decisions and shall recognize opportunity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite
• Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Branch Chief on developing and implementing human capital development initiatives and assist with administrating personnel actions.
• Provide administrative support for the onboarding and in-processing of new personnel by developing and maintaining the SAF/IA organization database.
• Provide timely in-processing information to all new SAF/IA personnel, including, but not limited to, welcome letters, sponsorship/welcome packages, in-processing checklists, and other relevant resources.
• Develop and maintain all required training checklists and databases and provide management with an accurate, updated training tracker.
• Coordinate SAF/IA quarterly orientation and training, including Action Officer training.
• Assist with planning and management of unit training funds.
• Coordinate with Directors, Division Chiefs, and Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight (MPF) to ensure accurate and timely processing of all evaluations, awards, and decorations.
• Assist the Branch Chief with the promotion management of all Air Force officers and enlisted members for Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard Personnel in SAF/IA.
• Provide oversight of a comprehensive assessment and evaluation system of Air Force personnel promotion programs and execute SAF/IA Management Level Reviews for all central selection boards.
• Develop and maintain all required promotion checklists and databases and provide written updates on promotion cycles to SAF/IA leadership, directors, and division chiefs, as directed by the Branch Chief.
• Work with SAF/IA leadership, including each Director and Division Chief, to ensure positions are requisitioned and Air Force personnel are hired with the required skills, knowledge, and experience to execute IA programs.
• Oversee management of over 1,700 Air Force Foreign Area Officers and Political-Military Affairs Strategists to ensure succession planning and forecasting vacancies.
• Identify, analyze, and evaluate actual and/or potential problem areas in officer assignment cycles while drawing from trend data and organization knowledge.
• Perform duties at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

Benefits

• DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level