The United States Space Force’s (USSF) Chief Human Capital Office (CHCO) is seeking their next Director of Civilian Human Capital Policy and Management (S1C). This key leadership role is responsible for leading all aspects of civilian policy and management for the service.

S1C is responsible for the design and management of civilian personnel policy and programs for the USSF. We are pathfinders, passionate about data and taking care of our Guardians. The Director is responsible for setting the strategic vision, integration and implementation of all policies, directives and programs for the service.

• Managing Alternative Personnel Systems and associated flexibilities
• Planning, budgeting and resourcing programs
• Responding to Congressional inquiries
• Navigating the Pentagon ecosphere
• Leading a successful remote/hybrid team
• Experience with a Shared Service environment
• Expert level translator and communicator of civilian Human Resources laws, benefits and policies to easily understandable products and communications
• A mindful collaborator, connector and coalition builder
• Senior Mentor, advisor and/or coach – S1C is comprised of 3 divisions and oversees the civilian policy, programs and performance for the entire Space Force, which includes Headquarters, 4 Field Commands, 2 Direct Reporting Units, and the Enterprise Talent Management office in more than 120 geographical locations world-wide.

The next S1C Director is a confident, well-rounded, thought-provoking, energetic leader that will be experienced in and/or have a background with:

• Performing the full range of supervisory functions including work distribution, short- and long-term priority setting and evaluation of performance.
• A diverse background of experience at military departments and federal agencies leading many facets of civilian personnel with roles of progressive responsibility.
• Strategy development and translating to actionable plans with definable metrics and clear deliverables
• Strong public speaker and strategic communicator
• Ability to integrate multiple perspectives and inputs to create a cohesive product
• Excited to be a pathfinder and utilizes data to set and drive HR Metrics and advocacy for change.
• Grace under pressure – ability to quickly handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Key Skills and Abilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships.
• 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.