Senior Advisor, Human Capital at The Clearing, Inc.

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

101.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Data Analysis, Workforce Modeling, Human Capital Strategy, Change Management, Client Engagement, Policy Development, Governance Structures, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Succession Planning, Talent Pipeline Development, Analytic Tools, Communication Skills, Business Development

Industry

IT System Design Services

Description

Description The Clearing is seeking a Human Capital Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep experience in strategic workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness within the defense and/or intelligence community. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to senior government clients, helping them anticipate workforce needs, align talent strategies with mission priorities, and implement data-driven workforce planning solutions that enhance organizational performance. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic insight, analytic rigor, and operational know-how in managing complex human capital initiatives in highly secure environments. This is a contract-specific, part-time position based in Washington, D.C. Qualified candidates must have an active (or have had one within the past two years) DoD Top Secret clearance and be willing to spend time on-site with the customer, who is based in Arlington, VA. What You’ll Do Analyze complex client problems and, working with TC internal project teams, recommend, monitor, and execute best practice solutions for clients; be accountable for customer satisfaction and success Lead the design and implementation of strategic workforce planning frameworks that align with mission, budget, and future capability needs Conduct workforce analysis and modeling, including forecasting skill gaps, workforce supply and demand, and scenario-based planning Advise client on human capital strategy, organizational design, succession planning, and talent pipeline development Develop and execute data-driven approaches to workforce decision-making, leveraging tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Python for analytics and visualization Support the development of policy and governance structures for enterprise workforce planning and management Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, analytics, operations, and mission leadership) to ensure workforce strategies are integrated into overall mission delivery Facilitate change management and communication strategies to support workforce transformation initiatives Establish relationships with current and prospective customers and present human-centric solutions that are data-informed Prepare, review, and/or approve deliverables (graphic and text), proposals, and/or presentations related to functional knowledge Provide domain-specific subject matter expertise and advice to The Clearing leadership and delivery staff. Contribute to business development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations Identify project opportunities and execute them, as appropriate; drive revenue growth Requirements Active (or within two years) DoD Top Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree 15+ years of experience in human capital strategy, organizational development, and workforce planning within the DoD. Demonstrated experience designing and executing strategic workforce planning initiatives at an enterprise level. Strong data analysis and visualization skills, including experience translating insights into actionable recommendations and strategies. Proven success in advising and briefing senior government executives and facilitating stakeholder engagement. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Willingness and ability to travel to client sites in the surrounding DC and Baltimore metro areas; occasional travel outside of these regions could be expected (5%) Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Capital Management, Public Administration, or a related field. Certification in workforce planning, human capital strategy, or project management (e.g., SWP, SHRM-SCP, PMP). Experience with federal HR systems, policies, and workforce analytics platforms. Familiarity with competency modeling, career frameworks, and skills-based workforce strategies. Consulting experience supporting federal clients, particularly within national security or intelligence agencies. Compensation The projected hourly rate for this position is between $63.00 and $101.00. Actual compensation and starting salaries/hourly rates are determined based on various factors, including the education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, and clearance level of the candidate and internal equity. Once at The Clearing, movement through pay bands is based on performance. Base compensation is just one component of The Clearing’s total compensation philosophy and approach. Employees are eligible to participate in The Clearing's robust benefits programs, including our incentive compensation (bonus) programs. Please refer to our Careers Page online for a complete list of benefits. Physical and Mental Requirements While performing duties of this job, an employee may be required to perform any, or all of the following: attend meetings in and out of the office, travel (sometimes extensively); occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand; communicate effectively (both orally and in writing); ability to effectively use computers and other electronic and standard office equipment; and occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work is primarily sedentary and involves sitting for several hours at a time. Occasionally walking, climbing stairs, and standing occur in this role. Additionally, this job requires certain mental demands, including the ability to use judgment, withstand moderate amounts of stress, and maintain attention to detail. The Clearing is committed to partnering with all candidates and employees to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to meet these requirements. EEO The Clearing is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. In addition to federal legal requirements, The Clearing complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring practices, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training and career development programs.

Responsibilities

The Senior Advisor will analyze complex client problems and recommend best practice solutions while leading the design and implementation of strategic workforce planning frameworks. They will also advise clients on human capital strategy and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure workforce strategies are integrated into mission delivery.