About the opportunity
The United States Space Force (USSF) Headquarters Enterprise Talent Management Performance Optimization Division at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas is searching for a Chief, Performance Management. As the Supervisory HR Specialist leading the USSF Performance Management Team, you will serve as a highly autonomous advisor to senior leaders up to the SECAF and CSO, driving critical talent, evaluation, and promotion policies for Space Force personnel. Leading a multi-disciplinary team, you will resolve complex appeal cases and leverage critical DAF databases like MilPDS, PRDA, WAPS, and PRISM to turn administrative data into strategic readiness. Your authoritative efforts in building key relationships across HQ Air Force, USSF, and OPM will directly streamline workflows and champion the national security workforce of the future.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range of $127,624 to $195,157 per year (PA)
- Federal government benefits including health, retirement, and leave programs
- Disabled veteran leave available to federal employees hired on/after November 5, 2016, with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
Who can apply?
- Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent specialized military/civil service experience) in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Management, or Organizational Leadership
- Supplemental formal technical training in DAF personnel databases, Change Management, or Lean Six Sigma
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Substantial experience leading enterprise or major command-level human resource and performance management initiatives
- Deep operational background navigating and managing data within critical Department of the Air Force personnel systems including MilPDS, PRDA, WAPS, and PRISM
- In-depth knowledge of DoW, DAF, and Space Force human resource policies, talent management frameworks, and civilian and military personnel laws
Required documents
- Resume that may not exceed two pages, with a font size no smaller than 10 pts
- College Transcripts (if applicable)
When to apply
- Applications opened on August 27, 2026
- Application closing date is September 3, 2026 at 23:59:59 (EDT)
How to apply
- Prepare a resume complying with the two-page maximum and 10 pt minimum font size requirements without prohibited personal information
- Submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity through the USAJOBS portal
- Verify that your application and uploaded documents have been successfully processed and received in your USAJOBS account before the closing date
Additional information
- Announcement Number: SF-F26-6E-NH0201-04-SPLASH
- Control Number: 882388700
- 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
- Do not include photographs, inappropriate material, or personal information such as age, gender, religion, or social security number on your resume
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- HR professionals with deep operational experience in Air Force or Space Force personnel databases.
- Leaders with expertise in performance management, change management, or Lean Six Sigma.
- Individuals comfortable advising senior leadership on talent and promotion policies.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is on-site at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, and requires a Secret security clearance.
- Applicants must strictly follow the two-page resume limit and 10-point font minimum.
- The position involves high-stakes decision-making and resolving complex personnel appeals.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a high-impact role for an HR leader looking to shape the future of the Space Force workforce. It offers the chance to influence strategic readiness and organizational policy at the highest levels of the Department of the Air Force.
Our take
HR specialists with specialized experience in DAF personnel systems and a desire for high-level policy influence should consider this position.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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