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HUMAN RESOURCES PROGRAM ADVISOR

Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide

Department of the Air Force

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Salary

$121,785 - $158,322

per year

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GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading human resources efforts for a military intelligence command, advising on staff hiring, performance, and pay while solving organizational challenges to keep operations running smoothly.

It's ideal for an experienced HR professional with a strong background in government or military rules who enjoys analyzing problems and recommending improvements.

The role requires deep knowledge of defense policies and the ability to work in a high-stakes joint military environment.

Key Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge of civilian and military HR regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Experience providing HR advice on issues like recruitment, placement, performance, and conduct
  • Proficiency in analytical and evaluative techniques to assess program efficiency and resolve issues
  • Understanding of joint military organization structures, missions, and administrative policies
  • Skills in conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis of HR operations
  • Ability to develop new work methods, organizational structures, and management processes
  • Experience preparing briefings, reports, and recommendations for senior management

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Human Capital Resource Chief and senior human resources subject matter expert providing human capital services to the Joint Functional Component Command for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) in support of the Joint Staff and Department of Defense (DoD).

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).

The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 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 an extensive body of civilian and military human resources (HR) regulations, policies, directives, instructions, rules, and procedures sufficient to provide advice to management on a variety of human resources management (HRM) issues (e.g.

merit promotion, recruitment/placement, employee performance, conduct, etc.), interpret regulations, monitor and track requests for personnel action, administer pay pools, and other comparable actions; applying knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques as well as organization principles, concepts, and methodologies used to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations and to devise organizational structuring options for complex joint organizations; applying knowledge of joint component, directorate, or comparable organization structures, functions, missions, objectives, operating programs, and administrative policies and procedures sufficient to identify, consider, and present options for the resolution of human resources (HR) focused organizational and program issues.; knowledge in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity and to plan, schedule, conduct, and facilitate projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the productivity of work operations in a program or support setting; skill in conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis of HR program operations; gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising solutions to problems; and preparing and presenting briefings and reports; skill in developing new or modified work methods, organizational structures, management processes, and/or program administration procedures.

Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

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: Knowledge of an extensive body of civilian and military human resources (HR) regulations, policies, directives, instructions, rules, and procedures sufficient to provide advice to management on a variety of human resources management (HRM) issues (e.g.

merit promotion, recruitment/placement, employee performance, conduct, etc.), interpret regulations, monitor and track requests for personnel action, administer pay pools, and other comparable actions.

Knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques as well as Department of Defense (DoD) and Joint Service organization principles, concepts, and methodologies used to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations and to devise organizational structuring options for complex joint military organizations.

Knowledge of joint military component, directorate, or comparable organization structures, functions, missions, objectives, operating programs, and administrative policies and procedures sufficient to identify, consider, and present options for the resolution of HR focused organizational and program issues.

Knowledge of information and personnel security principles, practices, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Skill in conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis of HR program operations; gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising solutions to problems; identifying changes and trends; making recommendations for enhancements and improvements; and preparing and presenting briefings and reports.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.

Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. 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 week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Provides seasoned consultative management advisory services on the effective use of civilian personnel to support goals and objectives and produce results that accomplish directorate missions.

As the component's manpower representative, integrates organizational objectives and requirements to improve organization efficiency and performs studies of the organization's structure, functions, and its interrelated work processes to develop solutions to improve processes and maximize resource utilization.

Administers JFCC ISR military personnel position management, sustainment, as well as standalone individual mobilization augmentee (IMA) programs.

Assists in the overall management of JFCC ISR information and personnel security programs.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities and plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Human Capital Resources Branch ensuring directorate manpower and personnel work complies with legal and regulatory requirements.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 9L-DCIPS-12889793-141304-EG