SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
HQ USAF and Support ElementsArlington, VA · Lead / Staff / Principal
$169,279 – $197,200
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
A supervisory role at the Pentagon directing human capital strategy for over 170,000 Air Force and Space Force civilian employees, requiring the ability to develop long-range workforce plans, lead policy specialists, and advise senior military leadership on talent management and organizational readiness. Best suited for an experienced HR leader with a background in strategic workforce planning and federal personnel management seeking to shape defense civilian talent at scale.
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What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience at GS-14 grade or equivalent
- Knowledge of federal civilian HR management principles and DoD personnel policies
- Knowledge of strategic human capital planning and workforce shaping
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct small to medium-sized organization staff
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
- Knowledge of federal safety and security regulations
Nice to have
- Experience leading comprehensive human capital evaluations
- Experience with HR metrics and data models
- Experience advising senior agency officials on workforce challenges
- Experience with cross-functional team leadership