Agile Defense · 5 hours ago
HRIS Analyst
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAgile Defense is dedicated to bringing adaptive innovation to support vital national missions. The HRIS Analyst is responsible for the ownership, optimization, and governance of People Operations systems and workforce data, enabling data-driven decision-making and ensuring system integrity and compliance readiness.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Own HRIS Configuration and Optimization (UKG)
Serve as the system owner for UKG, responsible for configuration, structure, and ongoing optimization
Configure and maintain employee lifecycle workflows, including:
Onboarding and pre-boarding
Job changes and transfers
Promotions and status changes
Terminations and offboarding
Execute and manage People Operations transactions in UKG, including
Employee job changes, transfers, and promotions
Salary changes, compensation adjustments, and bonus processing
Manage system updates, releases, and enhancements in coordination with vendors and IT
Maintain role-based security, permissions, and data access controls
Maintain Data Accuracy and Audit Readiness
Ensure end-to-end data integrity across UKG and connected systems
Conduct regular audits of employee data, including:
Job titles and classifications
Labor categories and cost centers
Employment status and eligibility data
Partner with People Operations Administrator to correct data issues and enforce data standards
Support compliance and audit readiness in partnership with the ER, Compliance & Policy Lead
Ensure People Operations data is defensible, traceable, and complete
Develop Workforce Dashboards and Analytics
Design and maintain workforce dashboards using UKG reporting and Smartsheet analytics
Provide dashboards and reports on:
Headcount and turnover trends
Performance and workforce distribution
Capability and readiness indicators
Onboarding completion and time-to-productivity
Manager effectiveness metrics
Translate raw data into clear, actionable insights for People Operations leadership and executives
Support ad-hoc workforce analysis requests
Support System Integrations and Automation
Manage and support integrations between UKG, Smartsheet, LMS, and other People Ops tools
Build and maintain Smartsheet workflows for:
HR process tracking
Approvals and escalations
Workforce planning inputs
Identify opportunities to automate manual People Operations processes
Partner with People Operations Manager to implement scalable, system-enabled solutions
Reduce reliance on manual tracking and individual knowledge
Translate Data into Actionable Workforce Insights
Analyze workforce trends to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement areas
Provide People Operations Director and leadership with insight-based recommendations
Support workforce planning, capability assessment, and performance discussions with data
Partner with People Operations Specialists to inform BU-level people strategies
Enable evidence-based decision-making across People Operations
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Analytics, or a related field
2–4 years of hands-on experience supporting, administering, or analyzing HRIS platforms within a People Operations or Human Resources function
Hands-on experience with HR data management, reporting, and system transactions (e.g., job changes, compensation updates, employee lifecycle events)
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Organization and time management
HRIS proficiency
Clear and professional communication
Service orientation with accountability
Company
Agile Defense
Agile Defense is an information technology company located in Reston. It is a sub-organization of Agile-BOT.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-11-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Rick Wagner
Chief Executive Officer
B
Bill Luebke
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-18
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