Director, Manpower, Personnel and Services (S1)

United States Space Force•Nebraska, NE, US• Temporary

Posted 2 days ago• Business & Finance

Compensation

$127,033–$194,253/year

Job Description

Summary

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

03/11/2026 to 03/18/2026

Salary $127,033 to - $194,253 per year

Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step and locality pay. Equivalent to GS-14/15.

Pay scale & grade NH 4

Location

Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Headquarters (HQ) at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska is searching for a Director of Manpower, Personnel and Services (NH-0201-04, GS 14/15 equivalent).

Description:
We are seeking a seasoned and dynamic Supervisory Human Resources leader to shape the future of the U.S. Space Force by spearheading strategic initiatives in manpower planning, force development, succession planning, and talent acquisition. In this high-impact, mission-critical role, you will build and lead the team defining the workforce for the most modern branch of our military. We are looking for a proven leader with extensive supervisory experience, a deep understanding of federal HR laws and regulations, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. If you are a strategic thinker ready to make a lasting contribution to national security, we encourage you to apply and become a key part of our innovative organization.

The ideal candidate is an expert in federal Human Capital management with a strong background in providing strategic direction for HR functions, including manpower planning, force development, and talent acquisition. Extensive supervisory experience is required, along with proven leadership, mentoring, and communication skills. Applicants must possess expert knowledge of federal HR laws and regulations and be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. While a specific degree is not required, knowledge of DoW and Space Force organizations and a certification in human resources, logistics, or supply chain management are preferred.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Expert knowledge of a wide range of Human Capital laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing functions such as force management, training and development, succession planning, talent acquisition, talent management, engagement, performance or other programs related to personnel management within the federal Government.
2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DOD and Space Force organizations to provide HQ-level staff guidance on technical activities.
3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and supervise, mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
4. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
5. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
PCS is authorized and paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
Certification in a relevant field, such as human resources, logistics, or supply chain management (preferred, not required).
Employee may be required to work overtime.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 30 days per year.
Incentive is not authorized.
This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.

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.

Evaluation

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.

Required Documents

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:

Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
- Job title
- Detailed duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
- Hours per week
- Salary, if applicable
Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

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

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.