Career Field and Training Specialist

DEFTEC Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DEFTEC Corporation is seeking a Career Field Specialist to provide program management and personnel development support for the Secretary of the Air Force SAF/IAPR, Human Capital Development Branch.

Based at The Pentagon in Washington, D.C., this temporary six-month role focuses on civilian force development, onboarding, training, and performance management, ensuring timely actions for 1,700 Air Force personnel and officers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or similar field of study.
• 12+ years' experience in USAF personnel program management.
• Knowledge and understanding of USAF roles and missions.
• Knowledge and understanding of USAF human capital development and workforce initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support all IACF initiatives and development programs that support over 300 personnel.
• Assist with biannual and/or quarterly Civilian Developmental Education call and Development Team (DT) meetings.
• Continuously track and assess the impact of new AF institutional development requirements, civilian force development initiatives, and IA functional training guidance.
• Develop and disseminate the annual USAF IA Excellence Award call-for-nomination.
• Screen and prepare application packages; assemble and facilitate selection board.
• Coordinate announcement and ceremony activities and prepare Senior Leaders for SECAF and AFA award presentation.
• Review and process Air Force evaluations, awards, and decorations in accordance with AFI 36-2406 and AFMAN 36-2806.
• Coordinate with Directors, Division Chiefs, and MPF to ensure accurate and timely processing of all evaluations, awards, and decorations.
• Work with MPF and Branch Chief to reconcile all personnel change actions, updates, deletions, and changes.
• Assist the Branch Chief with promotion management of all Air Force officers and enlisted members for Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard.
• Establish and provide oversight of assessment/evaluation system for promotion programs and conduct SAF/IA management reviews.
• Review, build, and process Promotion Recommendation Forms in accordance with AFI 36-2406.
• Provide day-to-day personnel management support for officer assignment cycles for Colonel (O-6) and below.
• Support SAF/IA leadership to requisition positions and hire personnel with required skills.
• Oversee management of 1,700 Air Force Foreign Area Officers and Political-Military Affairs Strategists for succession planning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Active Secret Clearance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Master's degree in Human Resources (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Career Field and Training Specialist

Temporary Role

The Pentagon, Washington D.C.

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by the critical missions of our clients, and we are driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

DEFTEC Corporation is seeking a Career and Field Specialist to provide support services and program management enabling the Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs Programming and Resources Division (SAF/IAPR), Human Capital Development Branch mission. The SAF/IAPR Human Capital Development Branch provides human resource policy, workforce analysis and planning, orientation/onboarding, training, career field development, and performance management services to support SAF/IA's mission. These human capital management activities ensure that the Air Force Security Cooperation (AFSC) community is supported by a cadre of knowledgeable, skilled, and capable Airmen (civilian and military) to execute current and future AFSC mission requirements. The anticipated duration of this position is 6 months, starting in December 2026.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support all IACF initiatives and development programs that support over 300 personnel.
• Assist with biannual and/or quarterly Civilian Developmental Education call and Development Team (DT) meetings. The DT meetings include Civilian Developmental Education, GMAP Selection, Individual Vectoring, and assessing the career field.
• Continuously track and assess the impact of new AF institutional development requirements, civilian force development initiatives, and IA functional training guidance.
• Develop and disseminate the annual USAF IA Excellence Award call-for-nomination.
• Screen and prepare application packages; assemble and facilitate selection board.
• Coordinate announcement and ceremony activities and prepare Senior Leaders and associated organizations for SECAF and AFA award presentation.
• Review and process Air Force evaluations, awards, and decorations in accordance with AFI 36-2406 and AFMAN 36-2806
• Coordinate with Directors, Division Chiefs, and Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight (MPF) to ensure accurate and timely processing of all evaluations, awards, and decorations
• Work lockstep with MPF and Branch Chief to reconcile all personnel change actions, updates, deletions, and changes
• Assist the Branch Chief with the promotion management of all Air Force officers and enlisted members for Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard Personnel in SAF/IA. The Contractor shall establish and provide oversight of a comprehensive assessment and evaluation system of Air Force personnel promotion programs, and execute SAF/IA Management Level Reviews for all central selection boards
• Review, build, and process Promotion Recommendation Forms in accordance with AFI 36-2406
• The Contractor shall provide day-to-day personnel management support for officer assignment cycles for Colonel (O-6) and below to ensure precise development and career growth for all inbound and outbound SAF/IA Air Force personnel. The Contractor shall provide support for all assignment cycle initiatives on behalf of the Air Force Colonels Group and Air Force Personnel Center
• Work with SAF/IA leadership, including each Director and Division Chief, to ensure positions are requisitioned and Air Force personnel are hired with the required skills, knowledge, and experience to execute IA programs
• Oversee management of over 1,700 Air Force Foreign Area Officers and Political-Military Affairs Strategists to ensure succession planning and forecasting vacancies

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or similar field of study
• 12+ years' experience in USAF personnel program management
• Knowledge and understanding of USAF roles and missions.
• Knowledge and understanding of USAF human capital development and workforce initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite
• Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Resources, or similar field of study
• 10+ years' experience in USAF personnel program management

In addition to the responsibilities outlined in this job description, employees may be assigned administrative, reporting, training, or other business-related tasks necessary to support DEFTEC operations, customer requirements, and contract performance.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affilliative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typebased on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding),gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed,disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.