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Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) Civilian Talent Management Office (CTMO) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for Human Resources Information Systems Specialist (NH-0201-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).
Description:
As a Human Resources Specialist for the U.S. Space Force, you will serve as a technical expert and data innovator at the heart of the Civilian Talent Management Office, shaping how the service builds its elite workforce. In this dynamic role, you will lead challenging projects to design, analyze, and automate critical human capital processes by harnessing the power of advanced data systems like PowerBI, Business Objects, and PowerApps. By transforming raw HR data into actionable intelligence, you will create sophisticated reports, deliver high-impact briefings to senior Space Force leaders, and develop innovative solutions to complex organizational challenges, ensuring that the USSF can recruit, hire, and retain the nation's top talent. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for data and a drive to build the workforce of the future, apply today to make your mark on the newest branch of the armed forces.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned and proactive Human Resources data expert with a proven mastery of federal HR information systems, particularly PowerBI, Business Objects (BOXi), and PowerApps. This individual possesses an innate ability to not only extract and manipulate complex datasets but also to conduct deep-dive analyses, turning raw data into actionable intelligence and strategic recommendations for senior leadership. As a natural problem-solver and leader, they are adept at independently managing projects, developing automated solutions for HR processes, and mentoring junior team members. Their exceptional communication skills allow them to translate highly technical information into clear, compelling briefings and to build strong collaborative relationships across various DAF, Field Command, and installation organizations. Ultimately, this professional is a forward-thinking innovator who combines deep knowledge of federal HR principles with advanced technical skill to drive data-centric decision-making and enhance the operational effectiveness of the U.S. Space Force.
Key Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of a wide range of federal Human Resources (HR) laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing HR functions.
- Knowledge of advanced federal human resources management (HRM) principles, concepts, practices, fact finding and analytical methods, a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, and relationships of various HR disciplines as well as seasoned consultative skill sufficient to resolve complex HRM problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods.
- Knowledge of databases, higher-order programming tools and retrieval languages associated with the HR information system(s) and system capabilities, procedures, limitations and retrieval options.
- Knowledge of organizational structures, missions, objectives, operating programs, key positions, and administrative/protocol policies and procedures.
- Skill in conducting reviews and analyzing and assessing HR data analytics to include identifying deficiencies; measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness; and making recommendations for enhancements and improvements.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Employee must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 5 days per year.
- Relocation is not authorized.
- Incentive is not authorized.
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
Qualifications
The 0201 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): 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. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
Required Documents
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
- Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
- Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
- Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
- Job title
- Detailed duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
- Hours per week
- Salary, if applicable
- Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Agency contact information
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
Next steps
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- 0201 Human Resources Management
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hris consultant jobs.
- Hands-on configuration experience with at least one major HRIS platform such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, information systems, business administration, or a related field
- Experience supporting HRIS implementations, system upgrades, or module rollouts end to end
- Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and building custom reports within an HRIS environment
- Strong understanding of HR business processes including payroll, benefits, recruiting, and performance management
- HRIS-specific certifications such as Workday Pro, SAP SuccessFactors certification, or Oracle HCM Cloud credentials preferred
Tips for Your Hris Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to each platform
Hiring managers scan for the specific HRIS platform named in the job post. Lead your resume summary with the system you know best, whether that's SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or Workday, so your experience registers immediately against the role's core requirement.
Quantify your implementation scope clearly
Vague phrases like 'supported HRIS rollout' get skipped. Replace them with specifics: how many employees were on the system, which modules you configured, and whether you led or assisted. Employers evaluating hris consultant candidates want to gauge scale and ownership fast.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hris consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by module not just title
Search for the HRIS module you specialize in, such as payroll, talent management, or compensation, alongside the consultant title. Roles targeting module experts often attract fewer applicants than generic postings, giving your application better visibility at the screening stage.
Prepare a system-specific scenario for interviews
Most hris consultant interviews include a scenario question about handling a misconfigured workflow or a data migration issue. Rehearse one real example per platform you know, including the root cause, your fix, and the outcome, so you can answer without hesitation.
Negotiate based on implementation complexity
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to implementation complexity rather than years of experience alone. A full-cycle Workday HCM implementation carries more market weight than configuration support work, so name the scope of projects you have led when entering the negotiation.
Hris Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hris consultants?
The most active employers for hris consultants right now are CTTRANSIT, OBXtek, and Haworth, and the most openings are in Michigan, Texas, and Kansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Healthcare systems, large financial services firms, and enterprise technology companies consistently post the highest volume of hris consultant roles.
How many hris consultant jobs are remote?
About 75% of hris consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting strong demand for flexible arrangements in this role. System configuration, report building, and post-implementation support work are the sub-areas most commonly offered as fully remote, while on-site requirements tend to cluster around go-live phases and end-user training.
How do you become a hris consultant?
Start with a degree in human resources, information systems, or business, then gain hands-on exposure to an HRIS platform through an HR analyst or system administrator role. Pursue a platform certification such as Workday Pro or SAP SuccessFactors to demonstrate technical depth. Build experience across at least one full implementation cycle before targeting consultant titles, as employers value end-to-end project exposure over surface-level configuration experience.
Can you get hired as an hris consultant with little experience?
Yes, entry points exist if you position yourself around a specific platform and a defined skill. HR coordinators or analysts who have administered an HRIS in-house often move into junior consultant roles by emphasizing their configuration work and report-building. Earning a vendor certification before applying, even without a completed implementation, signals readiness and compensates for limited consulting experience.
What does the hris consultant interview process look like?
Most hris consultant interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your platform experience and project history, and at least one technical or scenario round where you walk through how you handled a configuration challenge or data issue. Some employers add a brief take-home exercise or ask you to present a past implementation. Final rounds typically involve an HR leader or project manager assessing your communication style with business stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to hris consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to hris consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your platform expertise and experience level, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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