USSF Civilian Policy Division Chief, S1CP

Air Force STEM$110K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of strategic HR experience in a complex federal setting.
  • Mastery of federal HR principles and regulations governing talent management and workforce planning.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
  • Exceptional executive-level communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven leadership capability in directing diverse HR programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of HR professionals across various HR program areas.
  • Develop enterprise-level HR policies and innovative workforce strategies.
  • Advise senior military and civilian leaders on sensitive HR issues.
  • Oversee the execution of HR transformation initiatives for the Space Force.
  • Analyze HR program performance and recommend enhancements and improvements.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive federal benefits package for you and your family.
  • Eligibility for situational telework and flexible working arrangements.
  • Opportunities for professional development and federal job security.
  • Potential for relocation funding and supportive work-life balance.
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Duties

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The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon is searching for a USSF Civilian Policy Division Chief for S1CP (NH-0201-04, GS 14/15 equivalent).

Description:

The U.S. Space Force is looking for a strategic HR powerhouse to join our headquarters team at the Pentagon, leading a team of talented HR professional in full range of civilian HR program areas. This is not your standard, strictly-defined bureaucratic role; we are actively building and transforming our workforce, which means you will be operating in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment where the playbook is still being written. We need an agile thinker who has the battle scars of operational, transactional HR, combined with the vision of an enterprise policymaker. If you love building structures from scratch, solving complex problems without a map, and directly advising senior military and civilian leaders, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

In this role, no two days are the same. On any given morning, you might be developing enterprise-level policy for our Guardian Intern programs, architecting new workforce shaping strategies, or finding innovative ways to leverage hiring authorities and alternative personnel systems. By the afternoon, you could be managing rapid-fire, high-visibility taskers, advising executive leadership on sensitive employee relations issues, or spearheading HR transformation initiatives. You will serve as the supervisor and ultimate technical authority for a massive, diverse portfolio of HR programs. Because we operate at the highest staff levels, the tempo is fast and the due-outs are rapid. We need a proactive problem-solver who can seamlessly translate complex HR regulations into actionable, plain-English solutions that drive the Space Force mission forward.

Ideal Candidate:

Expert-Level technical HR knowledge across a wide and complex range of federal disciplines. Strategic thinking to develop and direct HR programs, as well as innovate and solve complex problems related to HR policies, programs, and processes. Executive-Level communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate needs to be a skilled collaborator and advocate who can represent the Space Force's interests effectively. The ability to establish metrics, analyze program data, and assess efficiency and effectiveness to make informed recommendations across HR programs. Strong leadership skills.

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 talent management, recruitment/accessions, retention, training, development, succession planning, workforce planning, workforce shaping, performance management, succession planning, dress and appearance, recognition, competency management, employee/labor relations, discipline, benefits and entitlements 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 data 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, to the appropriate audience level. 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.

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen.
  • Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
  • PCS / Relocation funding is authorized and may be made available.
  • This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.


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.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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