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SUPERVISORY HUMAN CAPITAL WORKFORCE ANALYSIS

Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide

Department of the Air Force

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$169,279 - $197,200

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GS-15 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $123,041 - $159,950

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-14. Senior leader or top expert.

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

Job Description

Summary

This senior-level job involves advising top leadership on workforce planning, policies, and strategies for civilian and military personnel in the Air Force, focusing on areas like recruitment, performance, and employee relations to ensure the team is ready for missions.

A good fit would be an experienced human resources leader with strong strategic thinking, team management skills, and the ability to handle complex situations using data and best practices.

It's a high-responsibility role in a sensitive national security environment, requiring reliability and passing drug tests.

Key Requirements

  • Expert knowledge in developing and executing strategic human capital strategies aligned with organizational goals
  • Ability to create and implement recruitment and retention strategies using data analytics
  • Comprehensive understanding of performance management best practices, including goal setting and employee development
  • Knowledge of employee relations, conflict resolution, diversity, and inclusion practices
  • Proven leadership and management skills for guiding a team of human capital professionals with clear communication
  • Experience analyzing and directing operations to meet program objectives within resource constraints
  • Must pass initial and periodic drug testing as a Testing Designated Position (TDP)

Full Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the principal advisor to the Director of SAF/CDM, for all matters concerned with the formulation of SAF/CDM's plans and policies for civilian and military personnel, manpower, management, and the readiness of the workforce.

Develop and execute the overarching policy supporting execution of all functional areas of civilian personnel.

***Salary ranges include local market supplements*** This is a GG-15 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).

The GG-15 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-15 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 using initiative and resourcefulness in extending or redefining guidelines or deviating from traditional principles and practices.

Guidelines include DoD Directives, AF Instructions, laws, executive orders, and policies governing diversity and inclusion in the AF, in educational institutions, and in the private sector.

In the absence of established guidelines, the incumbent exercises good judgment and ingenuity in interpreting, adapting, and developing guidelines to meet organizational goals/objectives and independently handles a wide range of complex situations.

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: Expert level ability to develop and execute strategic human capital strategies and initiatives that align with the overall Organizational business strategy and goals.

Ability to develop and implement effective recruitment and retention strategies, including the use of data analytics to inform decisions.

Comprehensive knowledge of best practices related to performance management, including goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and employee development.

Knowledge of best practices in employee relations, including conflict resolution, employee engagement, and diversity and inclusion practices.

Ability to lead and manage a team of human capital professionals, providing guidance, support, and mentoring to ensure high performance and engagement through proper communication both orally and in writing, clearly concisely and with technical accuracy.

Ability to analyze, plan, and direct work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS CONT.

Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) 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.

This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions IAW DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.

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:

DUTY 1: Plans, organizes, and directs the overall activities of the human capital program for all SAF/CDM. DUTY 2: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

DUTY 3: Represents SAF/CDM with a variety of agency, command, and installation and functional area organizations.

DUTY 4: Performs strategic communication and recruitment efforts to advocate for organization.

DUTY 5: Oversee performance management to support SAF/CDM's strategic objectives, and bolsters employee management relations, including goal setting, performance tracking, awards program and feedback mechanisms.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/23/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 9L-DCIPS-12870534-090885-JR