HR Support Specialist

Job Description Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission.

SPA:

Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.! The Space Systems Group (SSG), part of SPA's Space and Intelligence Division, provides timely and objective assessments and recommendations integrating technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on our key clients in the Space community including the US Space Force's Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under USSF. We work tirelessly to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command. We provide clear and consistent analysis and recommendations which are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while balancing the ability to execute on time and on budget within the technical communities. Come join an organization responsible for being a key enabler of Spacepower! SPA has an immediate need for a Journeyman Civilian Personnel Support Specialist. Responsibilities The Civilian Personnel Support Specialist (CIVPERS) provides civilian personnel administration, workforce management, and HR operations support to U.S. Space Force and national security space organizations. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Civilian Personnel Administration Provide civilian personnel and HR administrative support to leadership and staff. Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, staffing support, awards packages, personnel documentation, and workforce tracking. Maintain personnel records, staffing trackers, organizational charts, and workforce reports. Assist with hiring coordination, interview scheduling, and personnel package routing. Workforce & Organizational Support Coordinate meetings, schedules, suspense actions, and administrative support requirements. Support manpower reporting, staffing data calls, and workforce accountability activities. Prepare correspondence, memoranda, executive summaries, and staffing packages. Interface professionally with civilian, military, contractor, and external stakeholders. Compliance & Process Improvement Ensure compliance with applicable federal, DoD, Department of the Air Force, and U.S. Space Force guidance. Support workforce visibility, personnel tracking, and process improvement initiatives. Handle sensitive personnel information with discretion and professionalism. Qualifications Required Qualifications Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Minimum 5 years of experience supporting civilian personnel administration, HR operations, or workforce management within the federal government or DoD Experience supporting DoD, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, Intelligence Community, or related organizations Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Strong written, verbal, organizational, and multitasking skills Ability to report to designated work location in Chantilly, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer Desired Qualifications Experience supporting national security space organizations or headquarters environments Familiarity with civilian personnel workflows, manpower reporting, and federal administrative procedures Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams