Snowbird Agility, Inc. · 5 days ago
Human Resources (HR) Manager
Cambridge, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSnowbird Agility is a mission-driven federal contracting firm committed to transforming how public service organizations deliver outcomes. The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic business partner to company leadership, responsible for aligning human capital strategy with the company’s growth objectives and contract requirements.
AppsCloud Data ServicesCyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Partner with executive leadership to develop and maintain a workforce strategy aligned to the company’s business plan, contract pipeline, and long-range growth goals
Translate capture plans, upcoming recompetes, and new awards into staffing forecasts, hiring timelines, and labor-mix strategies
Support organizational design decisions as the company scales (new programs, PMO growth, shared services, JVs, and subsidiaries)
Advise leadership on make-vs-buy staffing decisions, subcontractor vs. employee tradeoffs, and transition staffing strategies
Lead end-to-end recruiting for cleared and non-cleared roles across IT, professional services, healthcare, and management disciplines
Build recruiting strategies aligned to specific contract vehicles and agencies (e.g., VA, HHS, DoD, CMS)
Partner with Business Development and Capture teams to:
Identify key personnel for proposals
Develop bench strategies for anticipated awards
Support rapid hiring during contract transitions
Establish and manage relationships with staffing firms, universities, and niche talent pipelines
Support proposal teams by providing labor category mappings and salary benchmarking data, labor cost escalation estimates
Ensure job descriptions and labor categories are pricing-compliant and align with contract requirements
Assist in evaluating employee vs. 1099 vs. subcontractor models from a cost, compliance, and scalability standpoint
Design and manage a performance management framework aligned with contract deliverables and company values
Support succession planning for key contract and leadership roles
Partner with program leadership to define:
Role-specific performance standards
Career progression paths
Training and certification roadmaps
Ensure compliance with:
FAR and DFARS labor-related requirements
Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS / SCA)
EEO, OFCCP (as applicable), and state employment laws
Maintain audit-ready HR documentation supporting:
Contract compliance
Due diligence for mergers, JVs, or new contract awards
Advise leadership on employment-related risk in contract transitions, terminations, and workforce reductions
Shape a high-performance culture aligned with small-business agility and federal client expectations
Develop retention strategies for high-value and hard-to-replace personnel
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees on sensitive HR matters
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of progressive HR and recruiting experience, with direct experience in government contracting strongly preferred
Strong understanding of labor compliance in federal contracts
Proven ability to operate as a strategic advisor, not just an HR administrator
Demonstrated experience supporting: Multi-role recruiting pipelines, including government-cleared personnel, Proposal staffing and pricing, Contract transitions
Strong written communication and documentation skills; able to translate processes into clear steps
High proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and task tools (Planner, Jira, Asana, etc.)
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion; dependable follow-through and attention to detail
Ability to sit/stand for extended periods while working at a computer
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs for materials/equipment as needed
Occasional travel up to 10% (as required for internal meetings or client/site support)
Must meet federal suitability requirements and pass a background investigation as required
Preferred
Federal contracting exposure preferred; comfort working in compliance-oriented environments
Experience in a small or growing government contracting business environment
Familiarity with small-business set-aside programs
SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification
Experience supporting mergers, joint ventures, or rapid growth phases
Comfort working closely with Finance, Contracts, and Business Development leadership
Benefits
15 days of Paid Time Off
12 paid Company Holidays per year
10 days paid Parental Leave available for maternity/paternity/adoption
Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance on first of the month following hire date
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Company
Snowbird Agility, Inc.
Snowbird Agility was established with a clear mission: to enhance the ability of organizations to build innovative products and deliver exceptional value.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Sharon Grimm
Chief Executive Officer
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