Talent Development Specialist at Modern Technology Solutions Inc

Alexandria, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Talent Development, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Career Development, Leadership Development, Instructional Design, Talent Analytics, Microsoft Office Suite, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Change Management, Project Management, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, LMS Administration

Industry

Space Research and Technology

Description

Drive workforce development initiatives that encourage employees to proactively explore career options, build new skills, and pursue internal opportunities. Partner to integrate workforce planning insights into career development, internal mobility, and leadership development initiatives. Monitor external workforce and labor market trends to inform internal human capital strategies and benchmarking. Analyze learning needs, then recommend and support initiatives that close workforce capability gaps, such as reskilling, upskilling, or targeted development programs. Develop and maintain tools, dashboards, and reports that provide a clear picture of progress and health of workforce planning initiatives. Lead the administration and continuous improvement of the organization's performance review cycle. Develop tools, resources, and training for managers to effectively set goals, provide feedback, and conduct performance conversations, as well as continuous performance connections Design and implement training and job aids that build employees' ability to craft quality performance goals, self-assess performance, seek feedback, and create individual development plans (IDPS) Ensure employee goals align with organizational objectives, and guide the writing of measurable, impactful goals. Track and analyze performance ratings, trends, and patterns; develop dashboards and reports to inform business leaders of workforce performance health. Serve as system administrator for performance management tools/modules within the Talent Management System (TMS), ensuring accuracy, usability, and adoption. Connect performance outcomes with career paths, internal mobility opportunities, and development planning. Support employees and managers in creating and maintaining IDPs, aligning employee aspirations with organizational needs. Additionally, develop tools, resources, and training to promote the use and benefit of development planning. Promote and manage opportunities for employees to explore new roles, projects, and stretch assignments through internal mobility and talent marketplace platforms. Provide tools, training, and guidance to managers to hold effective career conversations with employees. Support leadership development program and initiatives for all levels of leadership. Serve as the lead administrator for the internal talent marketplace technology, ensuring usability and adoption. Track and report on internal mobility, participation in development programs, and career progression to measure impact and inform talent strategy. Partner with HR Business Partners to ensure they have the tools and knowledge necessary to carry out L&D programs with their respective business units Leverage in-depth knowledge and experience in own subject matter area Support other L&D department programs and initiatives, including tasks related to the performance management cycle, learning, and career development Contribute to department strategy; works independently with input in complex situations. Provide back-up talent management system (TMS) troubleshooting support and escalation point Participate in TMS test design, system testing, system implementation, and support of the end user for adoption purposes and ease of use Partner with third-party vendors to remain current on system specifications and releases and communicate updates and changes to impacted stakeholders Use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve services or processes. Provide leadership to ensure the business/functional products are completed in accordance with the customer (internal or external) requirements and coordinate the activities of other professionals/analysts assigned to support the project/program/initiative. Work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience, including formal and informal mentoring. Accountable for the quality and timely delivery of all agreed-upon deliverables. Ensure that task-related products are consistent in format and content with the overall required deliverables. Routinely engage with the internal partners and customers to coordinate activities. Identify and communicate opportunities to develop current and prospective business areas and offerings. Share knowledge and support peers, staff, and others to increase skills, foster improvement, and enhance outcomes. Effectively navigates and operates in areas of ambiguity, applying sound judgment, creativity, and problem-solving to deliver solutions where processes, structures, or expectations may not be fully defined. Perform other related duties as assigned. Performance management process design and facilitation. Workforce development and workforce planning. Career development frameworks and career pathing. Leadership development program support. Instructional design and adult learning theory. Talent analytics and metrics, as well as reporting and dashboard creation (Power BI, Smartsheet, etc.). Learning Management System (LMS) and talent system administration Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as presentation skills. Consulting and advisory skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Change management and dealing with ambiguity. Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good project management, organizational, time management, and overall self-management skills. Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development. Bachelor's degree in human resources (HR), Organizational Development (OD), or related field and 5-8 years of experience in HR, L&D, talent management, OD, or related field; or Master's degree in related field and 6-12 years of related experience. 3+ years of experience managing and facilitating performance management programs. 3+ years of experience designing and/or facilitating workforce development and workforce planning initiatives. Experience facilitating career development, internal mobility, and leadership development programs using development plans. Systems administration and troubleshooting Cornerstone OnDemand product experience with the LMS, LXP, Performance, and Talent Marketplace. Experience in the defense industry, federal government contracting and/or military (demonstrating an understanding of defense-related operations, protocols, and organizational structures) Experience using software to leverage data to develop dashboards and analytics, as well as other useful tools to support L&D operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

The Talent Development Specialist will drive workforce development initiatives and integrate workforce planning insights into various development programs. They will also analyze learning needs and recommend initiatives to close capability gaps while leading the performance review cycle.