Summary

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This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon is searching for a HR Specialist for Assignments and Fitness Policy (NH-0201-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).

Description:

Does the opportunity to develop military policy for the Nation's newest fighting force excite you? Are you interested in leading teams and designing programs that support the Guardians who defend our Nation in the Space domain? Would you like to create new and innovative policy to attract and retain the best talent in a dynamic and competitive field? Then the United States Space Force (USSF) is looking for you!

This position will serve as an HR Specialist for Assignments and Fitness, developing and implementing military personnel policy to ensure the Space Force has the ability to effect assignments for over 9,000 Guardians and implement a service-specific, evolutionary fitness program. You will regularly communicate with and provide recommended courses of action to the USSF Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital, a Tier 3 SES, the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, the Vice Chief of Space Operations, and the Chief of Space Operations. As an HR Specialist for Assignments and Fitness Policy, you will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise and developing essential programs that will shape the future of Space Force and be on the ground level to support building the newest branch of the military.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate for this position will be a detail-oriented, self-starter with experience developing, implementing, and interpreting military personnel policy related to force management, assignments, and fitness policy. Knowledge of the full spectrum of military force management matters to ensure the Space Force has the necessary mix of quality and benefits to recruit and retain high performing members is critical. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of military personnel functions to include military promotions, military evaluations, readiness, assignments, utilization, fitness, and how each impacts the others. An effective communicator skilled in briefing and providing timely and actionable information to General Officers and C-Suite level executives (SES). An organized, confident leader who can effectively set priorities, manage projects, and delegate tasks. A team player that can learn and grow to anticipate the needs of the executive supported ensuring they are well-prepared to make decisions on military force management matters. Proficient at interpreting and implementing federal law and department policies related to military personnel.

Highly desired, but not required: Experience working at an Agency-level HQ, experience in leading teams, task management (specifically TMT), experience responding to Congressional inquiries and/or writing reports to Congress, experience writing legislative proposals, experience developing and writing Service-level military personnel policy using existing legal/policy authorities, experience managing implementation of service-level personnel policies, experience with respect to understanding force management matters of the National Guard and/or Reserve components.

Key Skills and Abilities:

1. In-depth knowledge of military personnel policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, instructions, etc., and stay abreast of changes thereto, as well as Personnel Data Systems (PDS) and other HR products.

2. Mastery of advanced personnel principles, concepts, practices, analytical methods, a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, and relationships of various disciplines as well as seasoned consultative skill sufficient to resolve complex problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods.

3. Knowledge of organizational structures and functions across the agency to identify, consider, and present options for the resolution of substantive organizational and program issues involving areas such as resources management, employment planning, and other special programs to bring program policies and operations in line with higher level vision, goals, and objectives.

4. Skill in conducting reviews and analyzing and assessing program operations to include identifying deficiencies; measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness; and making recommendations for enhancements and improvements.

5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships.

6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the function and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of the organization and effectively apply agency safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• PCS/Incentive funding is available.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• This position is for eligible telework 2-4 days a pay period.
• This PRD has been classified based on projected duties or new mission requirements. The duties within in this PRD may be reviewed for accuracy after 12 months of Full Operational Capability of organization identified within in this PRD.
• Position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications.

Qualifications

The 0201 series does not have has an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions

• Benefits
  
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
  
  
  1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
  2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
  3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
     
     • Job title
     • Detailed duties and accomplishments
     • Employer's name and address
     • Supervisor's name and phone number
     • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
     • Hours per week
     • Salary, if applicable
  4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
  
  
  College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
  
  Email
  
  HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
  
  Address
  
  USSF - Office of Chief of Space Operations
  
  1670 Space Force Pentagon
  
  Washington, DC 20330
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:

1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
   
   • Job title
   • Detailed duties and accomplishments
   • Employer's name and address
   • Supervisor's name and phone number
   • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
   • Hours per week
   • Salary, if applicable
4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

Email

HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil

Address

USSF - Office of Chief of Space Operations

1670 Space Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330

US

Next steps

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request