Human Capital Specialist, SF/S9
Office of Chief of Space Operations
Pentagon, Arlington, VAFull-time$102–158K/yrPosted 5 days ago
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The United States Space Force is seeking a Human Capital Specialist to support SF/S9 at the Pentagon. The specialist advises on civilian and military personnel matters, researches complex issues, interprets policy, develops recommendations, and translates workforce requirements into practical solutions. The ideal candidate has federal human capital management experience and a strong foundation in personnel laws, regulations, and principles; experience advising senior leaders and preparing executive-level materials is highly desirable.
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Summary
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Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA is searching for a Human Capital Specialist to support SF/S9 (NH-0201-03, GS-12/13 equivalent). Description: Join the Space Force team as a Human Capital Specialist supporting the workforce that enables mission success. In this high-visibility role, you will serve as a trusted advisor on civilian and military personnel matters, helping leaders navigate staffing, manpower, talent management, workforce development, readiness, and related human capital programs. You will research complex issues, interpret policy, develop recommendations, and help turn workforce requirements into practical solutions. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience in Federal human capital management, including military and civilian personnel, manpower, staffing, talent management, workforce development, and related policy areas. They should have a strong foundation in applicable laws, regulations, and personnel principles; experience conducting research and analyzing complex workforce issues; and the ability to develop clear, well-supported recommendations. Experience advising senior leaders, preparing executive-level correspondence and briefings, and collaborating across diverse organizations is highly desirable. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. In-depth knowledge of a wide range of Human Capital laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing functions such as recruitment and placement, classification, employee/labor relations, benefits and entitlements, talent management, succession planning, acquisitions, non-appropriated fund (NAF), or other programs related to personnel management within the federal government. 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. Qualifications
The 0201 series does not have 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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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. Other Information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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