10 years of experience in human resources within an FMS environment or equivalent experience with lower educational credentials.
Strong understanding of FMS processes and HR regulations.
Proficient in manpower planning and allocation processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Skilled in HR systems and Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
Provide HR support for International Directorate staffing and manpower planning.
Analyze staffing requirements for the F-35 program from U.S. stakeholders.
Develop a structured resource management process including approvals.
Continuously analyze and recommend efficient personnel resource utilization.
Administer the F-35 manpower database and conduct quarterly reviews.
Maintain regular communication with stakeholders about resource utilization.
Manage documentation for policies and procedures related to HR operations.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with employer matching.
Parental leave program.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Paid time off and holidays.
Employee assistance program and training support.
Full Job Description
Senior FMS Human Resource Specialist
Overview
Location
Arlington, VA
Job Title
Senior FMS Human Resource Specialist
Salary
Commensurate with industry position, depending on experience.
Travel
May involve travel approximately 10% of the time.
Responsibilities and Qualifications will include but are not limited to:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide high-level human resources support to the International Directorate by assisting with manpower planning and staffing requirements funded through FMS.
Perform integrated support for personnel and manpower management activities related to supporting and sustaining the F-35 program. Responsibilities will include analyzing and determining staffing requirements from the U.S. stakeholder Services for civilians funded through FMS.
Develop and implement a formalized resource management process including a review and approval structure.
Perform continuous analysis of manpower plans and make recommendations to the F-35 program on efficient utilization of personnel resources. Assist in the management of F-35 civilian and military manpower management programs.
Review and analyze manpower plans to ensure efficient utilization of personnel resources. Administer the F-35 manpower database. Conduct quarterly manpower reviews.
Communicate with stakeholders on a regular basis.
Review, identify and recommend approaches to support the efficient utilization of personnel resources, funding, retention, replacement, and training of personnel.
Maintain organizational documentation to include policies and procedures, standard operating procedures, metric tracking, status reports, forecasts and trend analysis for corporate operations.
Manage the In-Processing and out-processing of personnel.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of FMS processes and HR/manpower regulations.
Understanding of workforce planning and manpower allocation processes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office products.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-stakeholder, international environment.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
BA/BS degree and 10 years of experience providing human resources support within an FMS environment.
AA/AS degree accepted in lieu of BA/BS with accompanying 5 years of experience performing the duties described in the duties and responsibilities of this position.
GED/Diploma accepted in lieu of BA/BS with accompanying 10 years of experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this position.
Desired Experience
Demonstrated experience in Federal human resources and/or manpower positions, and familiarity in developing Foreign Military Sales (FMS) manpower packages.
Minimum Security Clearance
Current active Secret Clearance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation plus potential to earn an annual bonus and merit increase. We also offer an extensive benefits package including:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) / retirement plan
401(k) employer matching
Parental leave program
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
Accident and Critical Illness insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Company paid training and certification program
Education Tuition Assistance for qualifying certificate and degree programs
