Security Cooperation Administrative Specialist (Administration Generalist 3) 28118

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. • Tampa, FL

3d • $68,614 - $90,000

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Security Cooperation Administrative Specialist to support United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) in Tampa, FL. This role provides mission‑critical administrative support to United States Military Groups (USMILGPs) / Security Cooperation Organizations (SCOs) across the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility, enabling effective personnel, operations, and coordination functions throughout the region. This is a great opportunity for candidates with military HR, joint staff administration, Security Cooperation, or geographically dispersed personnel support experience. #LI-SF1

Requirements

• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time‑management skills.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience working at a major command, combatant command, or service‑level headquarters; experience in the USCENTCOM AOR highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop clear and concise briefings for senior military and civilian leadership.
• Strong understanding of USCENTCOM organizational structures, roles, and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; HII may request a writing sample.
• Strong research, analysis, and data management skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other administrative systems.
• Experience supporting Security Cooperation Offices (SCOs), United States Military Groups (USMILGPs) , Offices of Defense Cooperation, or other embassy‑aligned DoD organizations.
• Prior work within USCENTCOM , especially within directorates such as J1, J3, or J5 .
• Former Army 42A/420A , USAF 3F0X1/3F3X1 , USMC 0111 , Navy PS/YN , or equivalent personnel/administration specialties.
• Experience delivering administrative support, personnel services, and readiness reporting for geographically dispersed units or multiple embassies.
• Background developing or interpreting personnel policies, manpower guidance, or administrative procedures at the headquarters or enterprise level.
• Experience conducting staff assistance visits , inspections, or readiness assessments for subordinate units.
• Prior DoD civilian experience in Human Resources (CP50), manpower, or personnel operations .
• Familiarity with Security Cooperation training or processes from the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) .

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to USMILGPs/SCOs across the USCENTCOM AOR, resolving issues related to pay, travel, leave, awards, evaluations, and personnel records.
• Organize, manage, and resolve a wide range of administrative actions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between USCENTCOM Headquarters, USMILGPs, and the Defense Security Cooperation Service (DSCS), ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
• Maintain current knowledge of military and civilian pay and entitlements, personnel systems, position management, and in‑/out‑processing procedures across all military services.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise briefings to senior leadership on USMILGP administrative actions, trends, and initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with USCENTCOM partner organizations to support planning, synchronization, and execution of events and administrative functions.

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED