Program Specialist DEVCOM Soldier Center

Natick, MAFull-Time
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Job Description

We're hiring!

There’s a job opening in the Soldier Center Human Resources Office! 

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.

APPOINTMENT TYPE: This is a 1-year Modified Term appointment. This appointment may be extended to 6 years. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
 
Serve as a Program Specialist for the Human Resources Team within the DCoS-G-1. Responsibilities include supporting various areas of the human resource team mission including employee engagement, incentive awards, and training and development. Incumbent will have a key role in on-boarding new employees to the Center, scheduling and participating in New Employee training and other on-boarding activities, providing career program training and development support to the workforce, and administering and reporting on the Health and Fitness, Telework, and Remote Work Programs.
 
Additionally, you will collaborate with Center leadership as an action officer providing workforce data, recommending training opportunities, and working with leadership in requesting funds to meet training needs. You will also be responsible for leading and advising on incentive awards programs including the Employee of the Month Program, the Annual Awards Programs, and other Center-wide employee engagement programs, including the Soldier Center Fitness and Health Program Manager, the Telework Program, and the Remote Work Program.
 
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.
  • 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.