
Human Relations Manager
Job Description
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Major Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg SFB, Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Human Relations Manager to support Delta 1 (NH-0343-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: Seeking a highly seasoned Human Resources professional to lead complex military personnel operations. If you are a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of military HR systems and a drive to expand your expertise into the civilian classification realm, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. You will be at the center of our talent management strategy, ensuring our personnel are equipped, classified, and supported for mission success. This role is not just about maintaining the status quo; it is about cross-functional growth and long-term strategic planning. You must bring a strong willingness to learn and master Civilian Classification. We will provide the environment for you to bridge military and civilian HR practices. To ensure continuity and drive long-term organizational success, we ask for a dedicated commitment of at least three years to this position. Ideal candidate: The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree in human resource management and a SHRM certification, complemented by a desired 5 or more years of Military HR experience. You must demonstrate technical proficiency in MilPDS, BLSDM, UMDs, CMS, and DJMS. We are seeking a dedicated professional willing to expand their expertise into Civilian Classification and commit to a minimum three-year tenure to ensure mission continuity. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 1. Knowledge of federal laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directive, principles, and practices governing to administer a Space Force wide training implementation and various human resource programs. 2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DoD and Space Force organizations to effectively manage USSF training programs and activities. 3. Knowledge at an expert level of analytical and evaluative methods, including a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, plus a thorough understanding of how regulatory programs are administered to measure compliance, assess effectiveness, identify deficiencies, and analyze trends, and make recommendations for enhancements and improvements of programs and the resolution of problems. 4. Skill in justifying, defending, and recommending decisions on an end-to-end program within a matrix organization. 5. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations, retrieve and input data, and maintain accurate files; a qualified typist is not required. 6. Skill in communicating, both orally and in writing, to provide seasoned consulting to operating managers and other specialists; lead team studies, negotiate complex, controversial issues; provide informational briefings to include options and recommendations to high level management; and establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships.
Qualifications
The 0343 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 Mnagement Positions.
Promotion Potential
NH-None
How You Will Be Evaluated
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.
Benefits
Who Can Apply
- Open to the public
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.
How to Apply
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What to Expect Next
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.
Other Information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
About the Agency
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available. To learn more about the United States Space Force Mission click here
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Job Details
- Category
- Business & Finance
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- VandenbergVandenberg AFB, California
- Posted
- May 13, 2026, 01:15 PM
- Compensation
- $104,349 - $161,313 per year
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