Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer
Listed on 2026-09-21
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HR/Recruitment
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, HR Generalist / Talent Management
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Deputy Chief Human Resources OfficerArlington, VA, US
4 days ago Requisition
Salary Range: $ To $ Annually
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer (Deputy CHRO) to support a large, complex federal government contracting portfolio. This role requires a highly skilled HR leader with deep knowledge of federal contracting environments, proven experience supporting fast-paced operations, and the ability to drive human resources initiatives across multiple lines of business.
The ideal candidate excels in dynamic environments, brings subject-matter expertise in federal HR compliance and staffing, and can build effective relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Serveasaseniorhumanresourcesadvisortoexecutiveleadership.
- LeadHRteamdevelopment,identifyingtrainingneeds,andbuildingbenchstrength.
- Sup portend-to-endHRoperationsacrossmultipleprogramsandcontractportfolios.
- Overseetalentacquisitionstrategiesforhigh-volumeandspecializedfederalcontractingroles.
- Provideworkforceplanning,organizational design,andstaffingoptimization.
- Partnerwithprogrammanagersandcorporateleadershiptoforecastworkforceneedsandsupportrapidscaling.
- DrivecontinuousimprovementinHRprocesses,systems,andemployeeexperience.
- Supportchangemanagement,performance management,andemployeerelationsinitiatives.
- Helpshapehumancapitalstrategyalignedwithorganizationalgrowthandcontractrequirements
Qualifications
- 8–12 years of progressively responsible HR experience within government contracting required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. Master’s is a plus.
- Must be highly proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Trackrecordofoperatingasastrategicbusinesspartnertoseniorleaders,notjustanoperationalHRsupport
- Demonstratedexpertiseinstaffing,high-volume recruiting,andworkforceplanningforfederalprograms.
- Provenabilitytooperateinfast-paced,rapidlychangingenvironments.
- Experiencesupportingmultiplelinesofbusinessormulti-contract portfolios.
- Exceptional communication,stakeholder management,andleadershipskills.
- SHRM-CP preferred, SHRM-SCP is a plus.
- Active Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain one.
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