The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Technical Advisor, Military Policy and Management reporting to the Director. Responsible for providing Space Force policy, direction and oversight of military force management policies and programs, including force requirements and the development of military personnel policy. Incumbent provides executive leadership, technical expertise, and advocacy for programs used to ensure proper management of officer and enlisted personnel.

Duties

Employee at this level is an expert within their functional area; heads of branches or divisions; or key program administrators. Conducts or directs activities or assists higher levels on challenging and innovative program development with only general guidance on policy, resources, and planning; develop solutions to highly complex problems requiring various disciplines; responsible for fulfilling program objectives. Results are authoritative and impact programs or the well-being of substantial numbers of people. Position involves 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions. Advises the Director, Military Policy and Management (S1P) and the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital (CHCO) on the most efficient and effective force management policies and procedures for human capital management. Renders authoritative advice and conclusions regarding existing and proposed policies affecting the delivery of personnel force management policies for officer and enlisted personnel. The incumbent is responsible for providing Space Force policy, direction and oversight of $1.5 billion linked to military force management policies and programs, including Permanent Change of Station, Special Pays and Incentives. Assists with development of the vision, doctrine, policies, procedures, and programs necessary to ensure technically accurate responses that conform to strategic guidance that ensures fiscal responsibility and the delivery of effective programs to provide and support all aspects of personnel force management program requirements. Management of the Space Force personnel policy portfolio presents unusual technical and oversight complexities and demands as well as managing substantial uncertainties and risks, involving a high-level of executive and independent analysis and interaction with political appointees and Congress. Provides policy guidance, interpretation, and waiver authority guidance to FLDCOMs, CCMDs, other Services, and outside government and private agencies to ensure proper human resource policies. Develops and implements short- and long-range strategic plans necessary to guide development and sustainment of the Space Force's force management programs. Provides expert and independent analysis and recommendations to S1P and CHCO on legislation, OSD policy, and impacts to relations with other Services, government agencies, and private industry. Formulates and proposes policy or supporting legislation in concert with Space Force personnel and force management requirements. Provides independent and high-level justifications of Space Force and DoD needs and develops implementing programs for review/approval at Space Staff, Secretariat and OSD levels. Solicits inputs and develops legislative proposals on military personnel force management issues. Ensures military force management policies accomplish Space Force goals to have a "total force" integration. Authors, reviews, assesses, and develops Space Force response on legislative initiatives from other military components. Monitors authorization and appropriation acts and assesses impact on policy and program implementation for assigned program areas. Assists in developing and proposing legislative proposal initiatives where needed as they apply to evaluations, promotions, retirements, evaluations, and various force management initiatives. Exercises and provides expert-level technical knowledge of personnel force management policies and procedures. Recommends courses of action, potential policy alternatives, as well as direct and indirect impacts to policies. Provides expertise of policy environment, to include (but not limited to) budgeting, programming, legislative initiatives, interactions with OSD, the Joint Staff, and Congress. Ensures understanding and appreciation of the need to coordinate policies, procedures, and recommendations with other Services, government agencies, or private industry. Maintains awareness of technical requirements for successful completion of items on the Task Management Tool, PPBES, ULB, and related programs. Ensures the requirements for these systems and programs are reflected in budget and systems requests as well as training for staff. Leads heavily matrixed teams from across the DAF, OSD, JCS, and interagency staff.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• 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/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial transportation in the performance of TDY assignments.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Incumbent may be required to supervise contractor personnel.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, you can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade NH-03 or GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying policies governing Human Resources responsibilities, Providing advice on policies, evaluating organizational structure, and developing communication involving the adherence to HR policy and regulations. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the NH-03 or GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the NH-04 or GS-13/14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

No substitution of education for qualifications on this position.

Contacts

• Address USSF - Office of Chief of Space Operations 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
• Email: [email protected]