HR SPEC (INFORMATION SYSTEMS/MILITARY)

Air National Guard Units

Alaska

Remote

USD 84,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Alaska seeks a skilled HR systems specialist to manage MILPDS interfaces and related HR applications. You will train users, supervise access, and coordinate with USAF servers to maintain personnel data system readiness.

The role includes security, system analysis, and providing guidance to base personnel on PDS usage, with telework eligibility available where appropriate.

Qualifications

Analyzes agency procedures as they affect local automated and non-automated FSS processes and operations and recommends modifications to meet local requirements.
Develops and analyzes management products to determine the adequacy and accuracy of the PDS database.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary point of contact to ensure the effective operation of satellite human resources interface with United States Air Force (USAF) servers and related human resources computers both hardware and software.
Provides training on utilization of the different components of the Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS).
Provides technical guidance regarding the overall scope of the MILPDS and interfacing systems to identify and solve personnel system related problems, which could inhibit or prevent a high state of readiness.
Plans, directs, controls all aspects of the various Personnel Data Systems (PDS).

Job description

Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2, 3 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - All current on-board AKNG T5 Competitive or Excepted Service Employees. Area 2 - All other current onboard AKNG T32 Excepted Service Employees. Area 3 - All current or former members of the Alaska National Guard PDCN: T5858000 Selecting Supervisor: Monica Menninger

Key Responsibilities

Serves as the primary point of contact to ensure the effective operation of satellite human resources interface with United States Air Force (USAF) servers and related human resources computers both hardware and software. Provides training on utilization of the different components of the Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS).

Provides technical guidance regarding the overall scope of the MILPDS and interfacing systems to identify and solve personnel system related problems, which could inhibit or prevent a high state of readiness. Serves as the system manager for case management tracking systems. Responds to inquiries from all MAJCOM managers, base-level personnel system managers, and Defense Finance and Accounting System (DFAS) personnel.

Plans, directs, controls all aspects of the various Personnel Data Systems (PDS). Manages, directs, and controls the operation of PDS to include the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS), Virtual Personnel Center (vPC), Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA) Enterprise Output Manager (EOM) and others, and related systems interfaces.

Provides technical support to include system security, user account management, user access and connectivity, and monitors application software releases. Provide management advisory services to users on the technical aspects of PDS applications, the capabilities available within the systems to assist them in day-to-day operations and their impact on personnel programs.

Analyzes agency procedures as they affect local automated and non-automated FSS processes and operations and recommends modifications to meet local requirements. Prepares, coordinates, and implements local procedures for system operations. Develops and analyzes management products to determine the adequacy and accuracy of the PDS database.

Develops and implements quality procedures used to suspense and assist FSS work centers in correcting Transaction Registers (TR) and other-directed data assessment programs. Performs and manages TR analysis. Serves as a system account manager. Provides PDS customers with technical assistance/training to current users of applicable systems.

Promote the use of PDS by providing instructions to functional area users on automated applications and systems such as, but not limited to Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS), Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), Command Human Resources Information Systems (CHRIS), Virtual Military personnel Flight Suite of Applications (vMPF), Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA), Retrieval Access Website (RAW), and myFSS.

Supports users by approving requests for higher level access, such as Commander, MPF, and MAJCOM level when authorized. Directs members to the appropriate command level when access requests cannot be approved based on applicable guidance. Performs account maintenance actions to include adding additional PAS codes to a profile, extending a current level access, or by deleting access altogether.

Responsible for resolving functional and procedural issues and elevates issues to the appropriate OPR when necessary. Provides assistance and interpretations for all personnel system programs for which they are responsible. Provide FSS Personnel, individuals within the Command Support Staff and other agencies who have access to PDS data with interpretations and data applications. Prepares and provides formal and informal training to PDS users.

Other instructional areas include database and file accessing techniques; data security; search strategies; processing and space utilization efficiencies; backup and program recovery techniques; and testing techniques. Provide customer assistance to current and potential PDS users within the FSS and serviced organizations across the installation. Provides military personnel advisory services to commanders and staff on all personnel systems programs.

Provide staff advisory guidance and technical assistance to commanders and management officials requiring or requesting access or utilization of information contained in the various PDS. Develops analysis reports and recommends necessary actions to ensure adverse trends are identified.

Analyze data and subsequent determinations regarding any number of personnel matters which may involve or affect Title 32 Technicians, Title 5 Employees, AGRs, Traditional Guardsmen, and/or their family members. Advises supervisors or managers within unit when actions may affect productivity or mission effectiveness. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $84439 – $109777/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.