Senior Career Field & Training Specialist for USAF Programs

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

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.