_{30th June, 2025}

Role: Senior Human Resources Manager.
Location: Huntsville, AL.
 
Job Description:
Seeking a Senior Human Resource Management Specialist to provide advisory & assistance services (A&AS) to support a major defense program, focusing on Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition life cycle planning and Space Force systems. 
 
The ideal candidate will have experience in workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and policy compliance to support SSC’s mission in developing and sustaining space systems.
 
The ideal candidate will have experience in federal HR policies, DoD personnel systems, and civilian and military workforce management within the U.S. Space Force, particularly within Space Systems Command (SSC). 
 
Key responsibilities include: 

• Assist the client in the execution of routine business operations related to human resources and personnel management.
• Assist and advise client in analyzing, interpreting, monitoring, disseminating, and resolving tasks to ensure deadlines are met (i.e., reviewing and coordinating performance reports, ensuring documents are in compliance with Space Systems Command, Space Force, Air Force, and DoD policy, laws, and regulations, facilitating interfaces with critical internal and external acquisition organizations, etc.).
• Develop, document, modify, transition, and maintain standard functional databases.
• Assist in managing civilian records, serve as the primary point of contact for civilian human resource management functions, and provide expertise and guidance on civilian matters related to procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Identify present and future vacant civilian positions, creating justifications for requirements, and completing Request for Personnel Actions (including completing/coordinating security waivers, creating Core Personnel Documents, and updating Manpower Change Requests).
• Attend and support the administration (scheduling, security controls, and/or execution) of meetings and reviews. 
• Assist with the submission and processing of military and civilian awards and decorations, quarterly and annual awards, and special trophies.
• Develop and maintain schedules using standard Microsoft Suite applications (i.e., MS Project).
• Provide executive-level administrative personnel management and human resources management support, including preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, coordinating personnel and appraisal records, mail distribution, office support services, planning government travel, etc. 

• BA/BS 

• 15 years of experience performing civilian and military personnel management and administrative operations support activities, including specifically the areas of: Civilian Human Resource Management, Military & Civilian Manpower Management, and Information Management/Operations Support within the government (military and/or civil servant), federally funded research and development center, or profit/non-profit government support/development contractor arena, of which five years shall include duties/assignments specifically in support of Air Force programs.
• Strong background in U.S. Space Force systems and organizations, particularly Space Systems Command.
• Experience in federal human resources management, DoD personnel policies, and workforce planning.
• Specialist Tool Experience:  Microsoft Office Suite, Defense Civ Personnel Data Sys, Customer Supp Unit App, Online Unit Manning Doc.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• MUST have Space Force previous experience.

• Knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and DoD/Space Force personnel systems. 

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.