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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) · 3 days ago

Talent Development Specialist

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Talent Development Specialist. This role is responsible for supporting and driving the organization’s Learning & Development (L&D) strategy, focusing on workforce planning, performance management, and career development initiatives.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Ensure the performance management process is fair, consistent, and aligned with MTSI policies, industry best practices, and legal requirements

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

Lead or participate in an internal MTSI committee or group (OCI, Charity, ESOP, etc.)

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Performance management designWorkforce developmentCareer development frameworksLeadership development supportTalent analyticsLearning Management System (LMS)Microsoft Office SuiteWrittenAnalytical skillsVerbal communicationProject management skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

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

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