Head of Talent Acquisition & Placement

US Office of Chief of Space Operations

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 99,000 - 153,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Top Secret security clearance

Job summary

The US Office of Chief of Space Operations is seeking a Chief, Staffing (Recruitment and Placement) for Los Angeles, CA. You will plan, develop, and execute the full range of staffing and advisory services for LA AFB, USAF, and Space Systems Command.

The role requires extensive knowledge of federal staffing laws, background checks, and hiring processes, with opportunities to shape civilian personnel programs. A Top Secret clearance is likely, and travel may be required.

Qualifications

  • Deep knowledge of staffing and recruitment laws, EO, regs and policies.
  • Ability to lead and advise on civilian staffing programs.
  • Experience with background checks and pre-employment processing.
  • Familiarity with suitability standards and hiring requirements.
  • Ability to develop staffing policies and action plans.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute recruitment, placement and affirmative employment services for the LA base and broader commands.
  • Coordinate pre-employment processing and onboarding for new hires.
  • Provide advisory services on staffing and personnel actions to leadership.

Skills

Staffing laws and policies
Recruitment advisory services
Hiring processes
Policy development
Background checks
Staff management

Job description

The US Office of Chief of Space Operations is seeking a Chief, Staffing (Recruitment and Placement) for Los Angeles, CA. You will plan, develop, and execute the full range of staffing and advisory services for LA AFB, USAF, and Space Systems Command.

The role requires extensive knowledge of federal staffing laws, background checks, and hiring processes, with opportunities to shape civilian personnel programs. A Top Secret clearance is likely, and travel may be required.

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