Human Resources Specialist

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Human Resources Support Specialist supporting the Space Systems Command (SSC) System Delta 85 (SYD 85) in the United States Space Force which consists of ground-based radars and command and control systems. The System Delta delivers integrated Space Domain Awareness (SDA), missile warning and tracking, Command, Control, and Communication (C3), Battle Management, and Space Intelligence capabilities for the USSF and joint warfighters. The Human Resources Specialist will provide support and assistance in the management and operations of program related HR and Talent Acquisition tasks.

This position is located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado with hybrid flexibility (subject to change per the customer's discretion).

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Serve as the primary HR liaison and advisor to senior government hiring managers (both military and civilian) for all civilian manpower needs.
• Manage the end-to-end hiring process for dozens of vacancies, including developing recruitment strategies, building hiring packages, and tracking progress through external agencies like DET 5, ETMO, and the CPO.
• Create, review, and route critical personnel documents, ensuring compliance with the SSC Acq. Demo Business Rules and other governing policies. This includes Pay Setting Worksheets, Intent to Hire memos, selection justifications, and security waivers.
• Proactively engage with all stakeholders to identify and resolve roadblocks, provide clear status updates, and manage expectations for both hiring managers and candidates.
• Track and report on all vacancy statuses, consolidating data from multiple sources to create clear, concise, and accurate weekly and monthly status briefings for senior leadership.
• Provide strategic advisement on talent management issues, such as position classifications, incentive offers (relocation, recruitment), and the proper use of Direct Hire Authorities (DHA).
• Develop and maintain process documentation, templates, and continuity products to improve the efficiency and transparency of the hiring process for the entire organization.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret

Education: High School Diploma

Years of Experience: 4-7 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: Active secret (or higher) security clearance

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Years of experience: 7-10 years of experience, 4 years in DoD/DoW

Technical Skills

• High proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with systems such as DCPDS or other official HR information systems.
• Experience working within Space Systems Command (SSC) or a similar space-focused organization.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to brief and advise senior-level customers.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and proactively solve problems in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Empathy and the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Strong sense of confidentiality and ethics.

Additional Information

Location: Peterson Space Force Base, CO

Travel: Rarely

On-site, Remote or Hybrid: Hybrid- Approx. 2-3 days per week (subject to change per the customer's discretion)

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Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares , a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Please Note:

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

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