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The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA is searching for a Human Capital Specialist to support SF/S9 (NH-0201-03, GS-12/13 equivalent). Description: Join the Space Force team as a Human Capital Specialist supporting the workforce that enables mission success.
In this high-visibility role, you will serve as a trusted advisor on civilian and military personnel matters, helping leaders navigate staffing, manpower, talent management, workforce development, readiness, and related human capital programs. You will research complex issues, interpret policy, develop recommendations, and help turn workforce requirements into practical solutions.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience in Federal human capital management, including military and civilian personnel, manpower, staffing, talent management, workforce development, and related policy areas. They should have a strong foundation in applicable laws, regulations, and personnel principles; experience conducting research and analyzing complex workforce issues; and the ability to develop clear, well-supported recommendations.
Experience advising senior leaders, preparing executive-level correspondence and briefings, and collaborating across diverse organizations is highly desirable. Key Skills and Abilities: 1.
In-depth knowledge of a wide range of Human Capital laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing functions such as recruitment and placement, classification, employee/labor relations, benefits and entitlements, talent management, succession planning, acquisitions, non-appropriated fund (NAF), 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.
HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
This position is with Office of Chief of Space Operations, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $102415 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-30 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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