Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Overview:

Analytic Services Inc. (ANSER) is seeking a Talent Management Manager to lead the Talent Management function to include onboarding, employee engagement, development, culture, change management, performance management, succession planning, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Belonging (DEIB). By collaborating with internal stakeholders, the Talent Management function will design, deliver and execute an effective talent management and development strategy that provides for consistent best in class processes in line with the overall organization strategy. As the subject matter expert and leader in this space, you will play a key role scaling high-impact talent management and development programs. This role will drive initiatives to advance our progress in developing programs designed to attract, retain, and develop a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Position Responsibilities:

Talent Management Strategy 25%

• In collaboration with internal stakeholders, develop, implement and execute the strategic vision and roadmap for talent management aligned with and to enable HR and the organization's business goals and objectives.
• Identify and implement talent management best practices to enable the organization to be the employer of choice and meet organizational needs.
• Develop strategies to enhance employee engagement, development and retention. Implement initiatives to foster a positive work culture, promote teamwork, and recognize employee contributions.

Talent Management programs and processes: 25%

• Consult with Business and HR Leaders to comprehend business environments, and to proactively assess talent development needs, delivering impactful talent programs, processes, tools and technology in areas such as talent identification, leadership development, mentorship programs, succession planning, performance management and career development.
• Establish processes that encompass best practices, stakeholder engagement and communication, clear roles and responsibilities and deliver optimal experiences in an effective and efficient manner.

• Create and manage procedures and work instructions for standard processes across the talent management function.

• Establish metrics and evaluation methods to measure program effectiveness and impact. Evaluate and continuously improve talent management processes and practices.

• Lead the performance management process that reinforces corporate performance philosophy and aligns with compensation practices to drive greater performance accountability and outcomes, including effective individual goal setting practices.

• Establish, optimize, and lead succession planning and talent review processes necessary to build and strengthen our bench and pipeline of leaders.

• Lead our onboarding process to deliver exceptional employee onboarding experiences.

• Ensure compliance with all federal and local government laws and regulations, including regular audits and updates. Stay abreast of talent management best practices, providing guidance and support to HR teams and business leaders.

• Collaboratively work with HR team to ensure that talent processes and tools are embedded and consistently (where appropriate) applied across the organization and that there is a sharing of best practice approaches across the organization.

• Provide coaching/consultation to business and HR leaders regarding performance management, employee development planning and talent movement.

Development: 25%

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify skill gaps and develop learning solutions that promote skill development and career growth.
• Lead the design and implementation of corporate-wide Learning and Development programs.

• Establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives and their impact on operational performance.

Culture + Change 10%

• Champion efforts to define and cultivate our employee culture. Ensure that our processes, systems, structures and incentives are aligned with and support this culture.

• Develop and implement strategic programs to foster a positive employee experience and support our talent.

• Spearhead engagement of our employees and measure our effectiveness in doing so; including engagement surveys, ensuring appropriate improvement initiatives and actions are in place.

• Implement organizational development strategies to enhance culture, foster innovation, and drive change management initiatives across the organization. Proactively execute and lead organizational effectiveness initiatives.

• Establish change management plans to facilitate faster adoption to changes in process, policies, and practices, including key stakeholder management and alignment. Introduce change management frameworks and tools and ensure these resources are deployed across HR and business change initiatives.

DEIB 10%

• Develop initiatives to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of the employee experience, including policies, processes, and programs.

• Establish metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of DEIB initiatives, providing regular reports and insights to senior leadership.

• Stay informed of industry trends, benchmarking data, and legislative changes related to DEIB, applying insights to drive continuous improvement.

Other duties as Assigned: 5%

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational effectiveness/psychology or related field or equivalent relevant experience

• Seven (7) years of related talent management and development experience, and one to three (1-3) years of supervisory/leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with human capital consulting or functional HR role focusing on organizational design, change management, talent development, organizational development, workforce planning, learning and development, or HR business partnering is a plus.

• SHRM, PHR, and PMP certifications are a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Expertise in planning, designing, and delivering a variety of Talent Management related activities and programs. Strong understanding of talent acquisition best practices.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing career development programs and enhancing employee experiences.

• Strong understanding of employee development and organizational effectiveness principles.

• Ability to position yourself as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and peers and provide business and people-focused solutions.

• A change agent; adept at delivering business results by bringing in new approaches and perspectives

• Highly collaborative; capable of bringing teams together and building consensus; capable of building trusting relationships across all levels and influencing without direct authority.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey information appropriately to a variety of audiences.

• Ability to demonstrate analytical thinking expertise, collect and interpret data to drive informed decisions and develop and articulate business cases and stories.

• Demonstrated abilities to perform, manage multiple projects and deliver results with integrity and emotional intelligence.

• Self-motivation, capable of taking initiative to proactively problem solve and identify solutions with minimal oversight.

• Comfortable operating at a strategic level but also able to execute tactics effectively and do what is needed to deliver results.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with experience driving cultural change and fostering inclusive work environments.

• Computer proficiency, specifically MS Office Suite.

• Demonstrated understanding of and compliance with U.S. Employment & Labor Laws and regulations.

DISCLAIMER:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org.

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.