Francis Connor
Instructor
Francis J. Connor is a seasoned human resources and management professional with over four decades of experience in federal service and training. Since 2010, he has served as an Adjunct Instructor at Graduate School USA, where he has delivered more than 350 training sessions to federal HR professionals worldwide. His expertise spans civil service rules governing federal employment, with course topics including Federal Staffing/Placement, Pay Settings, and Qualifications Analysis. Francis has also contributed to curriculum development, revising the Pay Settings course and creating the Online Pay Setting courses for both the General Schedule and Federal Wage System.
Before joining GSUSA, Francis held leadership roles in federal agencies, including the National Park Service and the Department of the Navy. As Associate Regional Director for Administration at the National Park Service’s Northeast Regional Office, he oversaw business operations for over 80 park units, including iconic sites like Independence Hall, the Statue of Liberty, and Gettysburg National Military Park. Earlier in his career, he managed human resources operations for engineering facilities within the Department of the Navy, supporting teams of scientists and engineers in staffing, compensation, and labor relations.
Francis holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from LaSalle University and a Master of Arts in Management from Central Michigan University. At GSUSA, he teaches topics related to federal human resources, including Federal Staffing and Placement, Pay Setting, and Qualifications Analysis, equipping HR professionals with the knowledge to navigate complex civil service rules effectively.