The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon, Arlington VA is searching for a Director, Human Resources, S1D (NH-0201-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent).

Description:
Are you a visionary training and development leader passionate about building high-performing teams and driving transformative change? The U.S. Space Force (USSF) is seeking a dynamic Director of Force Development to lead the charge in shaping the future of our Guardians. This is a unique opportunity to join the Chief Human Capital Office (S1) at a pivotal moment in the USSF's history. As a newly established military department, we offer an unparalleled environment for innovative thinking and impactful contribution.

This role offers a challenging yet deeply rewarding experience to contribute to the foundational development of a critical national security force. If you're ready to apply your leadership skills and out-of-the-box thinking to build a world-class force, we encourage you to apply.


Ideal Candidate:
Expert in enterprise-level education, training, and career development policy creation and revision. Expert in the Joint Planning and Decision-Making Processes. Experience working at the Military Department Service Level, Title 10 HQ Staff. Experience in enlisted and officer development programs policies. Experience in civilian personnel development programs and policies. Experience in project management and the ability to run effective operational planning teams and working groups. Experience preparing and presenting material for General Officers and Senior Executives. Familiarity with the DOTMLPF-P and Organize, Train, and Equip (OTE) processes. Familiarity in correlating knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors into corresponding competencies policy.


Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Expert knowledge of a wide range of Human Capital laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing functions such as force management, training and development, succession planning, talent acquisition, talent management, engagement, performance 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.


Requirements:
1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
3. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
4. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
5. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
6. PCS / relocation funding is authorized.
7. Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework"
8. Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).
9. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.

Qualifications

The 0201 series has no individual occupational requirements 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

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.

Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

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.

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