Human Resources Specialist( Military), S1P

Human Resources Specialist( Military), S1P

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia

Salary Range: $102415 - $158322 Per Year

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Major Duties:

• The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA is searching for a Human Resources Specialist( Military) to support S1P (NH-0201-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: This position will serve as the HR Specialist for Military Compensation and Benefits Policy, implementing military personnel policy encompassing all USSF military pay, benefits, and allowances. The ideal candidate must be well-versed to support a wide variety of military HR functions including policy development, publication writing, strategic communications, and the planning and implementation of the Space Force Personnel Management Act - a revolutionary way to manage full and part-time talent under a single personnel management system. This position affords the opportunity to collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders across the Space Force, the Department of the Air Force, and the Department of Defense, advise on future Space Force policy, and regularly communicate with and provide recommended courses of action to the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Personnel, a Tier 3 SES, the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, the Vice Chief of Space Operations, and the Chief of Space Operations, providing technical expertise, and advocacy for programs used to ensure proper management of compensation and benefit programs for officer and enlisted personnel. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of Space Force and be on the ground level to support the building of the newest branch of the military! Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for this position will be a detail-oriented, self-starter with experience developing, implementing, and interpreting military personnel policy related to military compensation and benefits. An ideal candidate will also have knowledge of the full spectrum of military entitlements, military personnel functions, and policy encompassing pay, allowances, benefits and entitlements, the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process, and the how each impacts the other policy management portfolios. Must have experience developing, implementing, and interpreting military personnel policy. The ideal candidate must be extremely organized, work well independently and with teams, be skilled in senior leadership engagements and support, with the ability to reach solutions in ambiguous circumstances. Additionally, the ideal candidate must be a quick learner, be process improvement oriented, have strong interpersonal skills, TMT knowledge, and demonstrate outstanding communication. The candidate must be a strong collaborator, skilled in developing, interpreting and implementing policy and law and provide timely, accurate, and impactful recommendations. A sharp team player that can learn to anticipate the needs of the executive and team supported, ensuring leadership is well-prepared to make decisions on military force management matters. Must be skilled in developing, interpreting and implementing policy and law. Experience preparing material for, briefing and providing recommended courses of action to General Officers and/or Senior Executive leadership. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. In-depth knowledge of military personnel policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, instructions, etc., and stay abreast of changes thereto, as well as Personnel Data Systems (PDS) and other HR products. 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, analyzing and assessing program operations to include identifying deficiencies; measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness; and making recommendations for enhancement and improvements. 5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to 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.

Qualifications: The 0201 series has no individual occupational requirements that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here.

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Application Deadline: 2026-03-25