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Department of the Air Force – Agency Wide

Supervisory Human Capital Workforce Analysis

Location: Arlington, Pentagon
Requires Relocation: No
Start Date: 23/01/2026
End Date: 11/02/2026
Offering Type: Permanent
Hiring Paths: Federal employees - Competitive service, Federal employees - Excepted service
Service Type: Excepted
Travel Percentage: Occasional travel
Full Time On-site

Department of the Air Force – Agency Wide

About Department of the Air Force – Agency Wide

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win…Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values — integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide: AF DCIPS Interchange AF Internal Employee EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Employee Military Spouse Preference PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement Veterans Employment Opportunities Act

Summary

Job summary

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***

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.

Qualification

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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For additional information on DCIPS, click here

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.