Manpower Support - Position Description SME

The Amatriot Group; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amatriot Group is seeking a qualified Manpower Support SME to develop General Schedule and Government Grade position descriptions for the Department of Defense, Plans, Programs and Requirement Directorate, USAF. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and clear contextual understanding of federal PDs.

Location is Langley AFB, Hampton, VA, with core hours typically 0800-1700 and potential schedule flexibility.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or four (4) years of MAJCOM staff experience required.
• Three years of staff experience in operations, staff functions, or a related program.
• Experience writing and reviewing position descriptions under OPM guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear, concise, and accurate federal PDs compliant with laws and regulations.
• Apply best writing practices to create PDs using SME input from A589 corporate knowledge.

Education

Associate degree or four (4) years of MAJCOM staff experience

Job description

Location: Langley AFB, VA

Security Clearance: Active Secret or higher [Required]

Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*:$60,000 - $85,000

• This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview

Amatriot is seeking an A589S Manpower Support - Position Description subject matter expert (SME) to support development of General Schedule (GS) and Government Grade (GG) position descriptions (PDs) within the Department of Defense, Plans, Programs and Requirement Directorate, United States Air Force.

The role provides foundational knowledge and guidance to help others develop accurate, clear, and concise PDs. It requires understanding the standards, federal laws, regulations, and submission context governing federal PDs to ensure accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and contextual understanding.

Location: Langley AFB, Hampton, VA, USA.

Key Responsibilities: Position Description Development And Compliance

• Develop clear, concise, and accurate federal PDs that comply with OPM standards, federal laws, and regulations.
• Apply writing best practices to develop PDs using scenario-based input from A589 corporate subject matter expertise.

Qualifications Education

• Associate degree or four (4) years of MAJCOM staff experience. [Required]

Experience

• Three (3) years of staff experience through a combination of active duty, Government service, or contractor work in operations, staff functions, or a specific program or subject area within the A5/8/9 mission area being tasked. [Required]
• Experience writing PDs for entry-level, career developmental, and supervisory positions and conducting position reviews to determine correct classification under OPM guidelines. [Required]
• Experience reviewing Core Personnel Documents, preparing hierarchical and organizational charts, and preparing other required documentation. [Required]
• Experience tracking and executing required manpower and personnel updates and incorporating them into appropriate data systems. [Required]
• Experience entering personnel actions into automated programs for Requests for Personnel Action (RPAs) and other programs as required. [Required]
• Minimum of 2-3 years of direct experience creating and writing PDs. [Required]

Clearance

• Secret clearance. [Required]

Working Conditions and Schedule

• Core hours are 0800-1700, Monday–Friday; hours can be set with customer leadership.
• Time may be flexed during the two-week pay cycle to avoid using PTO for appointments.
• A compressed work schedule, such as 4/10 or 9/80, may be available at work center leadership's discretion.