Senior Talent Management Specialist

Job Summary

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of talent management strategies supporting workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, employee development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Design and implement leadership development programs, career progression frameworks, mentorship opportunities, and workforce development plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Analyze workforce demographics, skills inventories, competency gaps, and organizational trends to provide data-driven recommendations supporting human capital decisions.
• Advise senior leaders on performance management, employee engagement, retention strategies, workforce development initiatives, and organizational culture improvement efforts.
• Develop, administer, and evaluate employee feedback mechanisms, including surveys, focus groups, and workforce assessments, and provide recommendations to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee office business operations and administrative processes, ensuring efficient execution of workflow management, information flow, and organizational support functions.
• Provide executive operational support to senior leadership through calendar management, preparation of executive correspondence, meeting materials, briefings, and read-ahead packages.
• Coordinate and manage travel authorizations, vouchers, and travel logistics utilizing the Defense Travel System (DTS) while ensuring compliance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
• Manage office resources, equipment, facilities coordination, and interactions with supporting administrative, information technology, and facilities organizations.
• Other duties as assigned in support of mission and business requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in talent management, organizational development, or human capital management.
• 3+ years of experience providing direct administrative or operational support to senior government, military, or corporate executives.
• Experience designing and implementing talent management programs, including performance management, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Experience advising senior leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and human capital initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR, coaching, change management, or workforce assessment certifications.
• Experience supporting Department of War, federal government, or defense industry organizations.
• Experience supporting organizations with military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Experience conducting workforce analytics and organizational culture assessments.