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Position: Human Resources Specialist (Classification)
Series/Grade: NH-0201-III, (GS 12/13 Equivalency)
Value of Position: $76,463 - $118,204 (without locality)
Org: DOW/USSPACECOM J11
Location: Huntsville, AL
Suspense: Resumes from interested candidates are due by COB 29 October 2026
PCS Entitlements: May be offered
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be offered
Telework: Situational Only
The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM/J1) in Huntsville, AL is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill a Human Resources Specialist (Classification) /0201 /NH3 position. Come join our amazing team in our new home, while we continue to ensure there is never a day without space.
The job is currently located in Huntsville, AL. There’s a reason the "Rocket City" consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the United States, recently earning the #1 spot from U.S. News & World Report. There is so much the Tennessee Valley region has to offer, including a booming high-tech economy, an incredibly affordable cost of living, top-rated schools, and an abundance of activities for families such as Monte Sano State Park, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, botanical gardens, and more!
Description of Position: Serve as a Human Resources (HR) Specialist in Classification with responsibility for planning, developing, and carrying out the full range of position classification and position management advisory services for assigned organizations.
Position Responsibilities:
- Designs, implements, and oversees the position management and position classification program. Delivers technical guidance as well as seasoned management advisory services to USSPACECOM organizations. Actively participates in strategic planning to provide classification advisory services regarding difficult, complex, and often controversial position management issues. Provides authoritative guidance, advice, and policy interpretation on position management and classification objectives, policies, and overall program operations. Advises management on the accepted principles and rules of judgment in analyzing contentious and complex individual position and organization structure issues.
- Provides position organizational design and classification services to the USSPACECOM organizations. Provides technical input when resolving potential conflicts with classification principles and practices. Maintains and ensures USSPACECOM position classification accuracy and consistency in interpreting and applying position classification standards. Clarifies distinctions between factor levels of positions where subtle differences often present difficult classification decisions. Develops alternative job restructuring and organizational design recommendations to assist in planning for program modifications, reorganizations, or realignments while avoiding excessing supervisory layering, duplication of effort, and dilution of duties. Determines adequacy of classification documents; conducts position audits to maintain integrity of the classification program; resolves areas of inaccuracy. Adjudicates USSPACECOM position classification appeals. Maintains rapport with managers and supervisors through effectively communicating classification determinations and rationale.
- Conducts, leads, and/or participates in special projects and initiatives to improve HRM program(s) and influence USSPACECOM policy. Develops procedures and techniques for addressing especially complex issues in assigned program areas. Develops detailed plans, goals, and objectives that align with DoD and Joint Staff policies. Establishes metrics to monitor program(s) long- and short-term goals, objectives and milestones and to determine effective use of existing resources. Evaluates the effectiveness of assigned programs and affects corrective actions.
- Prepares and delivers written reports and oral presentations, e.g., briefings, training sessions, consultations, orientations, and discussions for USSPACECOM leadership, supervisors, customers, and co-workers. Develops and communicates internal classification policies and procedures. Develops a process that supports consistently applying classification guidance across USSPACECOM. Conduct or attends conferences with representatives of staff management and other staff service functions the secure cooperation and resolve controversial matters. Maintains knowledge of changing developments in DoD or industry program trends.
Desired Skills/Expertise:
- Knowledge of the full range of federal classification and personnel management laws, executive orders, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts, and the interrelationship of the various civilian personnel disciplines.
- Knowledge of organizational structures, missions, objectives, operating program, policies, and procedures.
- Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing; ability to present information clearly, with tact and technical accuracy.
- Skill in conducting reviews and evaluating HR program operations to include identifying deficiencies; measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness; and making recommendations for enhancement or improvement.
- Ability to perform in-depth research, gather facts, and use extensive and effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions involving complex position management issues.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management officials, co-workers, and others to ensure cooperative resolution of problems.
Conditions of Employment:
- Position is designated special-sensitive and require eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
- This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Therefore, incumbent is required to: (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription medication, and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing on short notice. Incumbent must pass initial and may be selected for random drug testing. May be subject to reasonable suspicion testing and safety mishap or accident testing.
- The employee may be required to work uncommon tour of duty hours including overtime and/or emergency overtime, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Work will require travel away from the normal duty station to include on military or commercial aircraft.
**Value of Position (VOP): If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Ms. Amy Washburn at amy.washburn@usspacecom.mil. All eligible interested applicants must submit their 2-page resume on the Agency Talent Portal at https://www.usajobs.gov/TalentNetwork/Join/2A69176625974C19A81645895B6B6DD0 no later than COB 29 October 2026. Submission requires a USAJOBS account and 2-page resume.
