The United States Space Force (USSF) at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM is searching for a HR Business Partner to support SYD 89 (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).

Description:
Are you a seasoned HR strategist ready to be the driving force behind the civilian workforce of a premier acquisition organization? We are seeking a Civilian Personnel Program Manager to serve as the key advisor and operational expert for all our human capital needs. This isn't a typical HR role; you will be empowered to work independently, tackling complex challenges and designing solutions that directly impact our mission success. If you are passionate about providing expert guidance, streamlining processes, and shaping a high-performing team in a dynamic environment, this is the job for you.

Your day-to-day will be a mix of strategic consultation and hands-on execution. You will be the primary point of contact for our leadership, guiding them through everything from long-range staffing plans and position management to performance awards and employee relations. One moment you might be analyzing manpower data to forecast future needs, and the next you could be training supervisors on the nuances of the AcqDemo performance system. You will be the critical link between our organization and the servicing Civilian Personnel Section, ensuring our recruitment, staffing, and management actions are timely, accurate, and effective. Come and be the expert who ensures our team has the talent and support it needs to achieve its vital acquisition mission.


Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a proactive and independent federal human resources professional with deep expertise in civilian personnel program management. You have a comprehensive background in staffing, classification, position management, and performance management under both the General Schedule (GS) and Acquisition Demonstration (AcqDemo) personnel systems. Your experience should include advising commanders and senior leaders on complex HR issues, analyzing manpower documents (UMDs), and processing personnel actions in systems like DCPDS. You must be an exceptional communicator, capable of developing and presenting reports, briefings, and training for all levels of the organization. A strong understanding of the acquisition environment and the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) is essential for success in this role.


Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources pertaining to personnel management, and a practical understanding of position management, special recruiting authorities, strategies, incentives, organizational design and position classification.
2. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of civilian personnel program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions.
3. Knowledge of civilian personnel management policies, processes, and techniques sufficient to advise management and employees regarding rules, procedures, obligations, and entitlements.
4. Skill in conducting detailed analyses of complex civilian personnel functions and work processes.
5. Ability to develop new or modified organizational work methods, processes, and/or procedures to improve organizational efficiency/productivity.
6. Ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate with tact, creativity, and resourcefulness, both orally and in writing.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
• Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• PCS / relocation funding is authorized.
• Subject to TDY approx 15 days  a year.

Qualifications

The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here.

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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