Personnel Program Management Specialist

Department of the Air Force Headquarters; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Air Force Headquarters seeks a candidate to support AF SCC Commander with position alignment and position management advisory services for AF personnel resources. Salary ranges include local market supplements.

The GG-12 level aligns to GS-12 level responsibilities across a complex military installation. Qualified applicants will meet specialized experience per DoD and OPM standards, with expertise in manpower systems, DoD/DoD doctrine, and analytical methods for large-scale

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of DoD, JCS, and Air Force doctrine and personnel management principles.
• Expertise in position management concepts and organizational design for military installations.
• Ability to apply qualitative and quantitative methods to personnel studies and projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers at a complex military installation on position alignment and management.
• Apply analytical methods to design and conduct personnel studies impacting grade allocations.
• Mentor and direct staff in organizational structuring and workforce optimization.

Skills

DoD doctrine

JCS doctrine

Air Force doctrine

position management

staff mentorship

analytical methods

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to support the AF SCC Commander in providing position alignment and position management advisory services of AF personnel resources, ensuring force organization and presentation to NSA requirements. **Salary ranges include local market supplements.**

This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include knowledge of a wide range of Federal personnel principles to include; personnel philosophy, concepts, principles, methods, practices, programs, techniques, laws and Executive Orders sufficient to accomplish a wide range of complex, interrelated activities and resolve difficult and unprecedented classification issues which often requires the making of fine distinctions in the proper crediting of factor levels and ultimate allocation of grade levels to positions. Knowledge of position management principles, concepts, practices, and techniques sufficient to advise managers at a complex and dynamic military installation in establishing efficient and cost-effective organizational structures; of personnel processes sufficient to relate to personnel issues to overall position management processes; and skill in applying a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to the design and conduct of comprehensive personnel studies and projects that are characterized by their extreme breadth and importance to DOD.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of Department of Defense (DoD), Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), and Air Force doctrine, human resources and force management principles, concepts, laws, rules, and regulations governing military, federal civilian, and/or non-appropriated fund personnel management. Knowledge of manpower systems and organizational principles, practices, and requirements; substantive nature of federal programs, activities, mission, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. Extensive knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact finding, use extensive and effective analytical and evaluative methods to perform in-depth research, accurately assess information and make sound decisions involving complex position alignment and management problems. Skill in organizing complex issues into decision points and gaining consensus among team members and groups on resolving controversial or unprecedented issues. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. Ability to establish program objectives and develop plans; analyze problems and develop timely/economical solutions; establish program goals and assess progress; and to plan and organize work independently.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT'D:

DRUG TESTING:

This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TOP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

POLYGRAPH:

Incumbent is required to undergo a counter-intelligence polygraph examination and periodic re- examinations. Additionally, incumbent must meet and maintain NSA/CSS security suitability standards as an inherent primary requirement of their position.

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. While attending meetings and conducting required coordination with national-level counterparts, incumbent will frequently be required to travel, by vehicle, throughout the metropolitan Washington DC area.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per wee