Lead the enterprise succession planning framework for executive, senior leadership, and mission-critical roles.
Facilitate annual and multi-year succession reviews with the executive team and business leaders.
Assess readiness, risk, and development needs for key successors, track bench strength and gaps.
Partner with HRBPs and leaders to integrate succession outcomes into development plans and staffing decisions.
Own the talent review and assessment process, including identification of high-potential and critical talent.
Design and manage enterprise talent programs (e.g., HiPo identification, accelerated development, internal mobility).
Ensure talent management processes align with performance management and workforce planning.
Use data and analytics to evaluate talent health, retention risk, and pipeline strength.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on talent strategy, readiness, and development investments.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to align external hiring with internal pipeline and succession needs.
Establish governance, standards, and tools for talent management processes.
Develop and present talent metrics, dashboards, and insights to senior leadership.
Continuously benchmark and improve talent programs based on business outcomes and best practices.
Ensure compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and internal controls.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
8–12 years of progressive HR experience, with significant experience in talent management, succession planning, and leadership development
Proven experience designing and leading enterprise-level talent programs
Strong facilitation, consulting, and executive communication skills
Experience working with senior leaders in complex, matrixed organizations
US Citizenship is required.
Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred
Experience in defense, government services, or other highly regulated environments preferred
Experience supporting cleared or mission-critical workforces preferred
Familiarity with talent assessment tools, leadership models, and learning platforms preferred.

Director, Talent Management

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