The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon, Washington DC is searching for a Lead Human Resources Information Systems Requirements Manager (NH-0201-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent).

Description:
Are you a tech-savvy HR expert ready to drive the digital transformation in the Department of War's most technically advanced service? We are looking for a senior Human Resources Specialist to lead our HR Information Systems Requirements strategy. In this critical role, you will be the primary authority on evaluating, analyzing, prioritizing, and developing new HR IT system requirements and enhancements to existing systems. You will not just manage systems; you will innovate-developing new procedures, creating analytical reports that inform strategic decisions, and training our team on best practices. Your expertise will be vital in providing technical guidance to management and ensuring our HR technology directly supporting the United States Space Force's ability to secure our Nation's interests in, from and to space. If you are a leader who thrives at the intersection of human resources and technology and are ready to make a significant impact, we want you on our team!


Ideal Candidate:
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, or a related field is strongly preferred. This individual must have extensive, hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting Department of War military and civilian HR systems. The candidate will have a proven track record of developing system procedures, ensuring data integrity, and serving as a team leader or subject matter expert on complex HRIS projects. They must possess in-depth knowledge of federal HR principles and regulations, combined with exceptional analytical and communication skills to effectively advise senior management.


Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Expert technical knowledge of, and skill in applying, advance Space Force personnel principles, concepts, methods, and practices; engineering concepts; and Space Force personnel management information systems concepts and methods and their interrelationships.
2. Expert knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of personnel systems administration and overall knowledge of the objectives, principles, and procedures of HR management.
3. Sound understanding of personnel data systems including available software, equipment configurations and products under development and existing personnel systems.
4. Ability to apply computer system and Human Resource knowledge to situations requiring cause and effect analysis.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must also be able to work and maintain effective relationships with others.
6. High degree of analytical ability to effectively analyze changes in legislation and policies and determine the impact on existing personnel functions, processes, and actions

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 Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 20 days a year.
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment (IA Management Level II). This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement.

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

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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