Director, Manpower and Personnel, SPACEFOR-SOUTH

📍 Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona · 🏛 United States Space Force Components · 💰 $128,162–$195,978 per year · 🎓 NH 4 · 🧭 Human Resources Management (0201) · ⏳ Closes Nov 12, 2026 · 1 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 5, 2026
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About this job

Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here. For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ is searching for a Director for Manpower and Personnel to support SPACEFOR-SOUTH (NH-0201-04, GS-14/15 equivalent). Description: Step into the future of defense innovation as the Director, Manpower and Personnel for United States Space Force Southern Command. In this high-impact leadership role, you'll Plan, organize, and direct the activities of SPACEFOR-SOUTH, ensuring that manpower, personnel, facilities, resources and services complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets commander and customer needs. The Director of Manpower and Personnel (S1) ensures clear communication between the SPACEFOR-SOUTH commander and leadership at USSOUTHCOM managing the flow of work to the SPACEFOR-SOUTH staff in accordance with direction and guidance and Memorandums of Agreement with Air Staff at Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) and/or other organizations supporting SPACEFOR-SOUTH staff, as well as manage the tasks and stipulations of said agreements. We're seeking a strategist, who thrives in high-stakes environments, navigating complex landscapes with precision, agility, and integrity. If you're ready to lead from the front and make your mark on the celestial frontier -this is your mission. Ideal Candidate: As the Director, Manpower and Personnel the ideal candidate will provide plan, direct, organize, and exercising control over civilian and military employees assigned to US Space Forces Southern (SPACEFOR-SOUTH), the space Component Command to US SOUTHERN COMMAND. Referred herein as "Director of Manpower and Personnel", employee is responsible for organizational actions and reporting of personnel/manpower requirements, planning, & management, staff Readiness, and education & training. The Director of Manpower and Personnel will ensure the efficient and effective staff operations of Space Forces SOUTHERN by leading and maintaining the personnel needs, resource allocation, planning, oversight, education, training and guidance to the Space Component Commander. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Expert Knowledge of Manpower and Personnel functions, operations, policies, procedures, and practices and the concepts, theories, and practices of the specialist work performed in the subordinate organizations. 2. Advanced Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, and safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. 4. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, often times with partners whose first language is not English. 6. 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.

Qualifications

The 0201 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 Management Positions.

Evaluations

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.

How to apply

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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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this Director, Manpower and Personnel, SPACEFOR-SOUTH job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $128,162–$195,978 per year (NH 4).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 12, 2026 — 1 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona with the United States Space Force Components.

How do I apply?

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