Personnel Assistant I

Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a Personnel Assistant I for an Onsite Assignment at Dyess Air Force Base (AFB) in Abilene, TX

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Personnel Assistant I position supporting the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas.

The ideal candidate is an Abilene resident with at least 1 year of experience in military personnel or administrative support services. A favorable NACI (Tier 1) background investigation is required, and a Secret clearance is preferred. DEERS/RAPIDS and Site Security Manager (SSM) certifications must be current prior to start.

If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

HRUCKUS LLC

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is seeking a Personnel Assistant I with a foundational understanding of military human resource systems and a customer-focused mindset to support day-to-day operations of the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, TX.

Position Description: The Personnel I role supports essential services required by the Human Resources/Multiple Personnel Functions (HR/MPF) program at Dyess AFB. This role focuses on the administration and accuracy of military personnel data systems, support for Common Access Card (CAC) issuance through DEERS/RAPIDS, and maintaining personnel records through systems such as the Automated Records Management System (ARMS).

You will be the first point of contact for ID card services, updates to personnel records, and general administrative support for active duty members, retirees, and their dependents. This position requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to service, and the ability to operate effectively in a structured military environment.

Position Job Duties

• Assist customers with DEERS/RAPIDS enrollment and CAC/USID card issuance
• Maintain accurate personnel records and documents in ARMS and other AF systems
• Perform system updates in accordance with Air Force policies and DoD guidelines
• Verify eligibility and identity of customers requesting access to personnel services
• Schedule and manage customer appointments and walk-ins
• Provide timely and professional customer service to military personnel and families
• Troubleshoot DEERS/RAPIDS system issues and escalate as needed
• Follow established procedures to ensure information security and privacy compliance
• Maintain operational readiness of RAPIDS workstation equipment under SSM guidance
• Support additional MPF administrative tasks as assigned
  
  

Position Qualifications

• Must hold a favorable NACI (Tier 1) background investigation
• Secret clearance preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in personnel administration, DEERS/RAPIDS, or DoD support services
• Must have completed DEERS/RAPIDS and Site Security Manager (SSM) training
• Familiarity with Air Force HR systems such as ARMS, MILPDS, and myFSS preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism in a high-paced military environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy
  
  

Details

• Job Title: Personnel Assistant I
• Location: Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene, TX
• Clearance Requirement: NACI (Tier 1) required, Secret preferred
• Assignment Type: Full-time
• Pay Rate: Target rate of $20 per hour