Program Support Specialist

Office of the Secretary of Defense•Arlington, VA

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About The Position

This position is located in the Directorate for Business Operations, the central planning and management focal point for the Office of the Under Secretary of War, Acquisition & Sustainment. The directorate manages personnel programs, facilities, supply, security, training, travel, and budgeting. The Program Support Specialist performs human resources functions directly supporting the Economic Defense Unit (EDU). The role serves as the principal human resources subject matter expert to the Director, directing civilian personnel initiatives across AcqDemo, General Schedule, Senior Executive, and Senior Professional pay and performance systems. It advises EDU senior leadership on organizational design, position classification, recruitment strategies, and manpower studies; manages DAWIA workforce requirements; directs the annual employee appraisal cycle; and maintains organizational and manpower data integrity. This is a Direct Hire Public Notice using Direct Hire Authority under the Department of War Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo), Business and Technical Management Professional Career Path (NH). Applications may be collected for vacancies as they occur; submission may not result in referral or selection. This is a term appointment not to exceed four years. Travel may be required at less than 10%.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-III (GS-13) in the Federal service, or equivalent experience in the private sector.
Experience managing and executing human resources programs under alternative, merit-based, or performance-based pay-band systems.
Experience advising senior executives on workforce structure, resource allocation, and strategic design and utilization of jobs.
Experience managing complex, legally mandated professional development and certification programs.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Requires a Special Sensitive (TS/SCI) clearance.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Must participate in the direct deposit program.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period.
Qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date and documented in a resume of no more than two pages.

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal human resources subject matter expert to the Director, directing civilian personnel initiatives across AcqDemo, GS, SES, and SP pay and performance systems.
Advise EDU senior leadership on organizational design, position classification, recruitment strategies, and manpower studies.
Optimize resource requests with shared service providers to align with long-range staffing goals.
Manage implementation, tracking, and execution of DAWIA requirements to maintain a qualified, certified, and compliant acquisition workforce.
Direct the annual employee appraisal cycle, including performance ratings, incentive compensation inputs, and resolution of administrative grievance procedures.
Conduct organizational studies and maintain data integrity across automated manpower databases, ensuring EDU positions are accurately coded, funded, and tracked.