Technical Specialist III

Strategic Alliance Business Group (SABG); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SABG is seeking a Technical Specialist III B to support the USSF Personnel Management Activity in Washington, DC. The role requires extensive experience in personnel policy development, strategic communications, and IT systems supporting human resources management.

The successful candidate will coordinate with DoD-level leadership, manage complex personnel programs, and provide executive support across policy initiatives and congressional engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum of 10 years of experience in Operations, Engineering, Scientific, Data Science, Software Programming, AI, ML, Analysis, Policy, or Planning.
• Advanced level experience planning, facilitating, and conducting studies and presenting results to senior leaders.
• Significant expertise in communications principles, methods, practices, and techniques, including presenting to inform and persuade audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, and overseeing implementation of military personnel policies, guidance, programs, and legislative initiatives.
• Assist in the development and integration of strategic narratives necessary to communicate USSF resource allocation plans and programs to stakeholders.
• Provide executive administrative support including calendar and task, records, and publications management; familiarization with MilPDS, DTS, PRDA, IMR, CCAR, and AcqDemo.
• Support US Space Force personnel actions including accessions, recruiting, assignments, and career development; managing benefits, leave, evaluations, promotions, retirements, inventory, and readiness.
• Advise the Office of the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Personnel and the Director on congressional liaison and engagements.
• Coordinate development, integration, and resourcing of IT systems supporting HR programs and prioritization of HR tech.

Skills

Problem Solving

Written Communication

Diversity

Ethics

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 10 years of experience in Ops/Eng/Scientific/Data/Software/AI/ML/Policy/Planning

Tools

MilPDS

DTS

PRDA

IMR

CCAR

AcqDemo

Job description

Brief Description

SABG is hiring a Technical Specialist III B to support the USSF Personnel Management Activity (PMA) with the United States Space Force in Washington, DC.

Job Title:

Technical Specialist III B

Clearance:

Secret

Location:

Washington, DC

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Assist in planning, developing, and overseeing implementation of military personnel policies, guidance, programs, and legislative initiatives.


• Assist in the development and integration of strategic narratives necessary to communicate and advocate the USSF resource allocation plan, program objective memorandum, strategies, concepts, requirements, and partnering to internal and external stakeholders.


• Provide executive administrative support including calendar and task, records, and publications management, product generation, and familiarization with MilPDS, DTS, PRDA, IMR, CCAR, and AcqDemo.


• Support US Space Force Sustained Duty and Non‑Sustained Duty military personnel actions including accessions, recruiting, assignments, joint talent and career development, benefits, compensation, leave, evaluations, promotions, retirements, inventory management, and readiness.


• Assist in advising the Office of the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Personnel and the Director, Military Policy and Management on congressional liaison and engagements.


• Coordinate development, integration, and resourcing of information technology systems supporting human resource management programs, and process human resource technology prioritization and technology scouting.

Supervision:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum of 10 years of experience in Operations, Engineering, Scientific, Data Science, Software Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Analysis, Policy, or Planning field, or equivalent experience and responsibility.


• Advanced level experience planning, facilitating, and conducting studies and presenting results and recommendations to senior leaders.


• Significant expertise in communications principles, methods, practices, and techniques, including skill in presenting ideas in speech and in written form to inform and persuade audiences at all levels.


• 5 to 10 years of experience developing products including background papers, talking points, summary sheets, status briefings, and Congressional related reports and documents.


• Experience designing, developing, and delivering strategic communications through a variety of media within the DoD.


• Experience executing mission planning, implementation, and day‑to‑day office operations associated with senior executive level leadership, including serving as an advisor and assisting with detailed planning of complex personnel management projects, issues, and initiatives.


• Ability to provide project management support.


• Experience supporting new development and information technology implementation of personnel policies, guidance, programs, and information technology supporting the entire human capital management lifecycle.

Computer Skills

• Skills in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment


• Must have proficiency in a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and database (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and communications (Teams).

Competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem‑solving situations; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics


• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; and able to read and interpret written information


• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promotes a harassment‑free environment


• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; and upholds organizational values


• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks if needed; and develops realistic action plans


• Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to write and type on a computer. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job duties are performed in a manufacturing/office environment utilizing standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, and telephone. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FOR OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS:

SABG values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country and we support the hiring of returning Service Members and military spouses. If you are a Veteran or wounded warrior and would like assistance with the employment process at SABG, please contact our Recruiting team at [e-mail].

FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:

If you are a person with a disability or a disabled Veteran and are applying for a job with SABG, we would like to ensure your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact our Recruiting team at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Salary Range:

$145,000-$160,000

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SABG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled