Talent Management Lead (Org Development Rep 4) - 27284

Talent Management Lead (Org Development Rep
4)

HII's Mission Technologies division is seeking an experienced Talent Management Lead — Performance, Succession & Organizational Effectiveness to lead enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen organizational capability and leadership readiness. This position will be hybrid out of our Fairfax, VA or McLean, VA location.

This role serves as the subject-matter expert and operational leader for performance management and succession planning, while also applying a broad range of OD skills—including organization design, organizational effectiveness, and change enablement—to drive strategic impact across the business. As a key member of our Talent Development team, you will consult with HR partners and business leaders to diagnose organizational needs, design solutions, and deliver high-impact programs.

You will manage the full lifecycle of critical talent processes and contribute to broader OD initiatives that enhance structure, culture, and performance.

The ideal candidate combines strategic insight with hands-on execution and thrives in complex, matrixed environments as a trusted advisor and operational leader.

• Organizational Development & Operational Excellence: Contribute to related OD/OE initiatives that enhance talent management capabilities across the organization.
• Serve as a strategic partner and "chief of staff" to manage cross-team planning, coordination, and execution of Talent Development priorities.
• Lead project planning efforts, including timeline development, stakeholder management, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
• Drive agile ways of working, facilitating iterative improvements and rapid response to changing business needs.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and business partners to ensure alignment and integration across talent programs.
• Performance Management: Lead the complete lifecycle of division performance management processes, from design and planning through execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert on performance management best practices, emerging trends, and tools, translating insights into practical, scalable solutions for leaders and HR partners.
• Manage annual and mid-year performance cycles, including goal-setting frameworks, calibration support, stakeholder communications, manager training, and system readiness.
• Design and deliver training materials, toolkits, and resources that enable managers to conduct meaningful performance conversations and drive employee development.
• Monitor process effectiveness through data analysis and stakeholder feedback, identifying opportunities for refinement and innovation.
• Partner with HRIS and technology teams to optimize system functionality and user experience.
• Succession Planning & Management: Oversee the end-to-end succession planning process, including talent reviews, readiness assessments, development planning, and ongoing tracking of critical roles and talent pipelines.
• Apply strategic insight and data analysis to strengthen leadership bench depth and ensure succession practices support long-term organizational capability and workforce planning goals.
• Facilitate cross-functional talent discussions in partnership with leadership development subject-matter experts, ensuring high-quality data, insights, and follow-through on development actions for key talent.
• Manage succession dashboards and analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; provide actionable insights and recommendations to HR and business leaders.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with business leaders to understand organizational priorities and align succession strategies accordingly.
• Design and implement tools, templates, and processes that make succession planning accessible and actionable for leaders at all levels.

What you need to have:

• 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field; or 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.
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