Employee Growth & Experience Partner
McLean, Virginia, United States of America
Full Time
1 week ago
Key skills
AgileLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1467Job Title: Employee Growth & Experience Partner Location: Hybrid or RemoteDepartment: People OperationsReports To: Employee Growth & Experience Manager JOB SUMMARY
The Employee Growth & Experience Partner is responsible for the high-quality execution of employee training, onboarding sessions, corporate university program, professional development, engagement activities, and People Operations communications. This role ensures that learning experiences and communications are delivered consistently, professionally, and in alignment with organizational standards, reinforcing performance expectations, capability development, and employee growth.This role translates strategy and program design into reliable, repeatable employee experiences and serves as a key execution partner within the People Operations function.
Key Responsibilities 1. Training & Onboarding Resources· Facilitate new hire orientation · Coordinate all logistics for orientation, onboarding resources, and training, including scheduling, materials, calendars, technology, and participant communications· Collect participant feedback from orientation, onboarding, and training sessions· Execute improvements and adjustments to delivery based on feedback to continuously improve the new hire and training experience· Provide managers with access to training materials, guides, and onboarding resources· Support managers with questions related to onboarding logistics and materials
2. Corporate University Program· Support execution of Agile Defense University program, ensuring consistent delivery of approved learning offerings· Coordinate course schedules, instructors, sessions, and participant communications· Maintain Agile University calendars, materials, and attendance records· Track participation, completion, and feedback for Corporate University courses
3. University Partnerships & External Collaboration· Support operational coordination with identified university partners and external education providers· Track participation and outcomes for partnership programs· Ensure partnership activities are executed consistently and professionally
4. Professional Development Program· Review and approve professional development requests and reimbursement submissions to ensure alignment with established policies, eligibility criteria, and approval thresholds· Partner with Finance and People Operations leadership as needed to validate reimbursement requests and documentation· Support managers and employees in accessing approved professional development resources and understanding program requirements· Maintain accurate records of participation, reimbursements, and program utilization· Track participation, completion, and reimbursement metrics to ensure transparency and audit readiness· Provide execution feedback, participation insights, and utilization trends to the Employee Growth & Experience Manager to inform program effectiveness
5. Coordinate Engagement and Recognition Activities· Execute engagement initiatives such as surveys, events, and recognition programs· Coordinate logistics, timelines, and communications for engagement activities· Coordinate and publish employee milestones, including birthdays, work anniversaries, and service recognitions· Manage logistics for welcome and recognition moments, such as new hire announcements and milestone acknowledgements· Coordinate ordering and distribution of new-hire welcome kits, recognition items, and celebratory materials· Support peer recognition initiatives (e.g., “Cheers for Peers”) by managing submissions, communications, and fulfillment· Maintain accurate tracking of engagement activities and participation· Ensure communications are timely, professional, and consistent with People Operations standards· Support leaders and managers in driving participation and follow-through· Track participation and completion for engagement initiatives
6. People Operations Communications· Develop, format, and distribute People Operations communications related to:o Training and onboarding programso Corporate University offeringso Professional development initiativeso Engagement activities and People Ops updates· Ensure communications are timely, accurate, and consistent in tone and messaging· Partner with People Operations leadership to ensure alignment with strategic priorities
7. Learning Records, Metrics & Coordination· Maintain accurate records of training, onboarding, Agile Defense University, and professional development participation· Track completion and participation metrics· Ensure records are audit-ready and accessible
What Success Looks Like in This Role· Training and onboarding sessions are delivered consistently and professionally· Corporate University programs run on schedule with strong participation· University partnership activities are well-coordinated and effective· Professional development programs are organized, accessible, and reliable· Employees and managers receive clear, timely People Operations communications· Learning and engagement records are accurate and audit-ready· Engagement and recognition initiatives are executed on time and consistently· People Operations leadership can focus on strategy because execution is dependable· Learning and engagement efforts are viewed as credible, professional, and valuable
QualificationsEducationBachelor’s degree in human resources, Education, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred
Experience3–5 years of experience in training delivery, employee experience, communications, or HR supportExperience facilitating instructor-led training or onboarding sessionsExperience supporting engagement initiatives or internal communications
Skills & CompetenciesStrong facilitation and presentation skillsClear written and verbal communicationOrganizational and coordination skillsAttention to detail and follow-throughAbility to work across teams and manage multiple prioritiesFamiliarity with learning platforms and training tools Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Happy - Be Infectious.Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1467Job Title: Employee Growth & Experience Partner Location: Hybrid or RemoteDepartment: People OperationsReports To: Employee Growth & Experience Manager JOB SUMMARY
The Employee Growth & Experience Partner is responsible for the high-quality execution of employee training, onboarding sessions, corporate university program, professional development, engagement activities, and People Operations communications. This role ensures that learning experiences and communications are delivered consistently, professionally, and in alignment with organizational standards, reinforcing performance expectations, capability development, and employee growth.This role translates strategy and program design into reliable, repeatable employee experiences and serves as a key execution partner within the People Operations function.
Key Responsibilities 1. Training & Onboarding Resources· Facilitate new hire orientation · Coordinate all logistics for orientation, onboarding resources, and training, including scheduling, materials, calendars, technology, and participant communications· Collect participant feedback from orientation, onboarding, and training sessions· Execute improvements and adjustments to delivery based on feedback to continuously improve the new hire and training experience· Provide managers with access to training materials, guides, and onboarding resources· Support managers with questions related to onboarding logistics and materials
2. Corporate University Program· Support execution of Agile Defense University program, ensuring consistent delivery of approved learning offerings· Coordinate course schedules, instructors, sessions, and participant communications· Maintain Agile University calendars, materials, and attendance records· Track participation, completion, and feedback for Corporate University courses
3. University Partnerships & External Collaboration· Support operational coordination with identified university partners and external education providers· Track participation and outcomes for partnership programs· Ensure partnership activities are executed consistently and professionally
4. Professional Development Program· Review and approve professional development requests and reimbursement submissions to ensure alignment with established policies, eligibility criteria, and approval thresholds· Partner with Finance and People Operations leadership as needed to validate reimbursement requests and documentation· Support managers and employees in accessing approved professional development resources and understanding program requirements· Maintain accurate records of participation, reimbursements, and program utilization· Track participation, completion, and reimbursement metrics to ensure transparency and audit readiness· Provide execution feedback, participation insights, and utilization trends to the Employee Growth & Experience Manager to inform program effectiveness
5. Coordinate Engagement and Recognition Activities· Execute engagement initiatives such as surveys, events, and recognition programs· Coordinate logistics, timelines, and communications for engagement activities· Coordinate and publish employee milestones, including birthdays, work anniversaries, and service recognitions· Manage logistics for welcome and recognition moments, such as new hire announcements and milestone acknowledgements· Coordinate ordering and distribution of new-hire welcome kits, recognition items, and celebratory materials· Support peer recognition initiatives (e.g., “Cheers for Peers”) by managing submissions, communications, and fulfillment· Maintain accurate tracking of engagement activities and participation· Ensure communications are timely, professional, and consistent with People Operations standards· Support leaders and managers in driving participation and follow-through· Track participation and completion for engagement initiatives
6. People Operations Communications· Develop, format, and distribute People Operations communications related to:o Training and onboarding programso Corporate University offeringso Professional development initiativeso Engagement activities and People Ops updates· Ensure communications are timely, accurate, and consistent in tone and messaging· Partner with People Operations leadership to ensure alignment with strategic priorities
7. Learning Records, Metrics & Coordination· Maintain accurate records of training, onboarding, Agile Defense University, and professional development participation· Track completion and participation metrics· Ensure records are audit-ready and accessible
What Success Looks Like in This Role· Training and onboarding sessions are delivered consistently and professionally· Corporate University programs run on schedule with strong participation· University partnership activities are well-coordinated and effective· Professional development programs are organized, accessible, and reliable· Employees and managers receive clear, timely People Operations communications· Learning and engagement records are accurate and audit-ready· Engagement and recognition initiatives are executed on time and consistently· People Operations leadership can focus on strategy because execution is dependable· Learning and engagement efforts are viewed as credible, professional, and valuable
QualificationsEducationBachelor’s degree in human resources, Education, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred
Experience3–5 years of experience in training delivery, employee experience, communications, or HR supportExperience facilitating instructor-led training or onboarding sessionsExperience supporting engagement initiatives or internal communications
Skills & CompetenciesStrong facilitation and presentation skillsClear written and verbal communicationOrganizational and coordination skillsAttention to detail and follow-throughAbility to work across teams and manage multiple prioritiesFamiliarity with learning platforms and training tools Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Happy - Be Infectious.Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities