DEVCOM Soldier Center - Program Specialist
Natick, MAFull-TimeJob Description
If you love working with people and want to make a difference, then please consider applying for this position in the G1/Human Resources Office. This is a fast-paced office that values teamwork, dependability, and customer satisfaction. Our mission is to create value and build enduring relationships by providing timely and quality solutions for our customers.
You will work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and build relationships across the Center. We encourage everyone to bring their authentic self to work each day, to be an active member of the Soldier Center and G1 family, and to trust, support and learn from each other. Expect to work hard, but to have fun, and to feel pride in the services you provide to the Soldier Center workforce.
BENEFITS: 11 Paid Federal Holidays; 13 days of annual leave (paid vacation days); 13 days of annual sick leave; Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; eligibility for Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS); Thrift Savings Plan (similar to 401K); eligible for Telework; Army Wellness Program.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
DUTIES: Serve as a Program Specialist for the Human Resources Team within the DCoS G-1. Responsibilities include serving as the Soldier Center Organization Acquisition Point of Contact (OAP). As the Center’s OAP, you will have an in-depth knowledge of acquisition matters to assist senior leaders in managing the Soldier Center Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW). This requires managing complex and Center-wide organizational programs. You will advise and provide recommendations to support compliance with Army Acquisition standards, objectives, and goals; coach and train supervisors and employees on broad policy matters; provide analytical support necessary to monitor and report AAW metrics; and foster teamwork essential to obtaining and maintaining the requisite support. You will collaborate with Center leadership as an action officer and staff advisor providing acquisition workforce data, participate in and support Army DACM training events/opportunities; recommend acquisition training to the AAW; work with leadership in requesting annual Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Account (DAWDA) funds to meet training needs; attend Army DACM Office training sessions to gain and maintain knowledge on CAPPMIS enhancements and new/updated acquisition information impacting the AAW; use CAPPMIS to provide acquisition leadership relevant information to manage the organization’s AAW over time and ensure compliance with Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act standards and Army DACM acquisition-related goals and policies. You will also be responsible for leading and advising on other training and developmental programs including the Civilian Education System (CES), Army Career Program/Career Field Support training, Senior Enterprise Talent Management (SETM) and Enterprise Talent Management (ETM) Programs, the ACCMA Supervisor Certification Program, and serve as a credit card holder for Center-wide Training programs. You will also serve as the Soldier Center Fitness and Health Program Manager
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as active listening skills.
- Strong analytical skills and business acumen with ability to interpret and analyze data accurately and extract meaningful insights that drive strategic decision-making.
- Ability to apply judgment, discretion, and critical thinking skills to allow for analysis and evaluation of information, situations, and problems to make informed decisions.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact, communicate and build positive relationships with internal and external team members and senior stakeholders. Must also possess emotional intelligence necessary to navigate social dynamics.
- Effective planning and organizational skills and adept at prioritization and task management with a mission accomplishment mindset.