Summary
This job is for a high-level director who leads the development of training, education, and career programs for the U.S. Space Force, helping to build a strong and capable team of personnel.
It involves creating policies, managing projects, and advising senior leaders on how to shape the force's future.
A good fit would be an experienced human resources or personnel expert with a background in military or government operations, who enjoys strategic planning and leading teams through change.
Key Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Expert knowledge of human capital laws, regulations, and policies in federal personnel management
- Mastery of advanced personnel principles and analytical methods for resolving complex issues
- Experience in enterprise-level education, training, and career development policy creation
- Familiarity with Joint Planning and Decision-Making Processes, DOTMLPF-P, and Organize, Train, and Equip (OTE) processes
- Proven project management skills and ability to lead operational planning teams and brief senior executives
Full Job Description
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The 0201 series has no individual occupational requirements that must be met.You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
Major Duties:
- The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon, Arlington VA is searching for a Director, Force Development, S1D (NH-0201-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent). Description: Are you a visionary training and development leader passionate about building high-performing teams and driving transformative change? The U.S. Space Force (USSF) is seeking a dynamic Director of Force Development to lead the charge in shaping the future of our Guardians. This is a unique opportunity to join the Chief Human Capital Office (S1) at a pivotal moment in the USSF's history. As a newly established military department, we offer an unparalleled environment for innovative thinking and impactful contribution. This role offers a challenging yet deeply rewarding experience to contribute to the foundational development of a critical national security force. If you're ready to apply your leadership skills and out-of-the-box thinking to build a world-class force, we encourage you to apply. Ideal Candidate: Expert in enterprise-level education, training, and career development policy creation and revision. Expert in the Joint Planning and Decision-Making Processes. Experience working at the Military Department Service Level, Title 10 HQ Staff. Experience in enlisted and officer development programs policies. Experience in civilian personnel development programs and policies. Experience in project management and the ability to run effective operational planning teams and working groups. Experience preparing and presenting material for General Officers and Senior Executives. Familiarity with the DOTMLPF-P and Organize, Train, and Equip (OTE) processes. Familiarity in correlating knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors into corresponding competencies policy. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Expert knowledge of a wide range of Human Capital laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing functions such as force management, training and development, succession planning, talent acquisition, talent management, engagement, performance or other programs related to personnel management within the federal government. 2. Mastery of advanced personnel principles, concepts, practices, analytical methods, a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, and relationships of various disciplines as well as seasoned consultative skill sufficient to resolve complex problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods. 3. Knowledge of organizational structures and functions across the agency to identify, consider, and present options for the resolution of substantive organizational and program issues involving areas such as resources management, employment planning, and other special programs to bring program policies and operations in line with higher level vision, goals, and objectives. 4. Skill in conducting reviews and analyzing and assessing program operations to include identifying deficiencies; measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness; and making recommendations for enhancements and improvements. 5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the function and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of the organization and effectively apply agency safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. Requirements: 1. Must be a U.S. Citizen. 2. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. 3. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. 4. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. 5. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours. 6. PCS / relocation funding is authorized. 7. Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework" 8. Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first). 9. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year