Talent Management Consultant
 
The HQ RIO Talent Management Consultant (TMC) office is the career advising office for Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMAs) and is responsible for assisting the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Force.  
 
The TMC supports IMAs by managing bonuses, Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP), and the Selective Reenlistment Program. We ensure eligible members are identified, notified, and processed for reenlistment. Our team also handles incentive continuation requests and exit interviews to support a smooth transition. Additionally, the TMC analyzes retention trends, advises leadership on productivity and mission readiness, and offers guidance to IMAs transitioning to inactive status or pursuing other opportunities. 
 
We process officer and enlisted incentive applications, initiate and validate payments, and ensure compliance with directives through regular self-inspections. The TMC coordinates voluntary retraining applications, checks retainability and bonus eligibility, and ensures bonus programs are widely advertised. Additionally, they assist units with member outreach for unsatisfactory participation and document follow-up actions. 
 
The TMC coordinates and collaborates with other support functions, including other Talent Management Consultants, Recruiters, etc. ensuring IMAs consistently receive accurate career information about reenlistments, incentives, and benefits. We work with leaders to ensure that members looking toward retirement are supported. The goal of the TMC is to assist IMAs in navigating career decisions and succeed while supporting the mission. 
 
Career Management

• Enlisted career counseling
  • Retraining inquiries
  • Non-EAD Airman Commissioning Program inquiries 

• Reenlistments and Extension counseling
  • Reenlistment Checklist 

• IMA Vacancy Information
  • Reserve Vacancies page, updated weekly: https://afmilpers.us.af.mil/RMVSNet40/SelectVacancies.aspx

• Special Pay,  Incentives, Special Duty Assignment Pay
  • Air Force Reserve Officer and Enlisted Bonus Incentive Guide - FY26

• Blended Retirement System Continuation Pay

• BRS CP Process Counseling

• The Article 137 Brief can be found by following:  myLearning> Library>Categories >Course Library >Professional>Law

• myIMA tile > AFR IMA HQ RIO Request
  • Link: Knowledge Detail