The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon, Washington DC is searching for a Human Resources Information Systems Requirements Manager (NH-0201-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).

Description:
Are you passionate about the power of data and technology to drive HR excellence? Does the idea of being an agent of HR IT modernization in the Department of War's most technically advanced service excite you? We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Human Resources Specialist to join our Information Systems team. As a key player, you will be on the front lines of managing HR IT system requirements, both enhancements to existing systems and new technology and capabilities that are critical to enabling the USSF to secure our Nation's interests in, from, and to space. Your daily mission will involve analyzing, evaluating, and prioritizing HR IT requirements, coordinating with stakeholders and developers to deliver new and revised capabilities, and providing expert technical support to our HR staff and managers. You will be the go-to person for troubleshooting system issues and helping users navigate our technology effectively. If you are a problem-solver, with experience in HR and technology, and would like to be on the cutting edge of federal HR automation, this is the perfect role to advance your career!

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be a skilled HR professional with strong experience in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, IT, or a related field is desirable. The candidate must be proficient in using and troubleshooting Department of War military and civilian HR databases and systems. This individual will be adept at retrieving data, performing analysis, and providing technical assistance to system users. They should have a solid understanding of federal HR principles and demonstrate the ability to work independently on recurring system issues while assisting senior specialists on more complex projects.


Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Expert technical knowledge of, and skill in applying, advanced Space Force personnel principles, concepts, methods, and practices; engineering concepts; and Space Force personnel management information systems concepts and methods and their interrelationships.
2. Expert knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of personnel systems administration and overall knowledge of the objectives, principles, and procedures of HR management.
3. Sound understanding of personnel data systems including available software, equipment configurations and products under development and existing personnel systems.
4. Ability to apply computer system and Human Resource knowledge to situations requiring cause and effect analysis.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must also be able to work and maintain effective relationships with others.
6. High degree of analytical ability to effectively analyze changes in legislation and policies and determine the impact on existing personnel functions, processes, and actions.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
• Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• PCS / relocation funding is authorized.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 20 days a year.
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment (IA Management Level II). This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement.

Qualifications

The 0201 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

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