Associate Director, HR Transformation & Enablement

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

4d•$150,900 - $301,900

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an action-oriented Associate Director to lead the design and implementation of a future-state, AI-first HR operating model. The role drives HR process modernization and AI-enabled transformation, partnering closely with the CIO organization on HR technology strategy and investments. It also oversees People Analytics & Insights and select HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) or HR Shared Services, as determined by the candidate’s experience and expertise. The objective is to improve HR service quality through technology, AI, automation, and workforce insights, simplifying operations so HR teams can focus on strategic priorities. The role serves as the primary HR functional partner to the CIO organization and works with HR leaders, business stakeholders, and enterprise Reinvention teams to align transformation initiatives with business priorities. Success includes establishing a joint HR technology roadmap and multiyear transformation plan; deploying and securing adoption of AI-enabled workflows that reduce manual work; improving service quality, efficiency, and employee experience; elevating workforce analytics to support planning; and achieving measurable improvements in areas of direct leadership responsibility. Accenture Federal Services describes itself as a technology company within global Accenture, dedicated to serving the US federal government. The role's stated base pay range for specified US locations is $150,900–$301,900 USD. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no fixed deadline. Applicants must have US work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including demonstrated success leading HR technology initiatives, operating model transformation, and cross-functional change programs.
Experience partnering with IT organizations to develop HR technology roadmaps, evaluate and select technology solutions, build investment business cases, and implement modern HR platforms.
Experience deploying AI, automation, or emerging technologies to modernize HR workflows, improve service delivery, and drive business process improvement.
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, influence stakeholders, and drive adoption of new technologies and ways of working.
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and work across technology, HR, and business functions.
US work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing HR technology solutions in a federal contracting environment, including understanding security, regulatory, workforce clearance, and operational requirements.
Experience leading People Analytics, HR Centers of Excellence, or HR Shared Services teams.

Responsibilities

Partner with the CIO organization to shape HR technology strategy and the roadmap, including solution evaluations, vendor selection, business case development, and investment prioritization.
Drive AI-first HR transformation by redesigning and simplifying workflows, deploying agentic AI and automation, and shifting routine work to technology-enabled solutions.
Lead organizational change and adoption of new technologies and ways of working through stakeholder engagement, training, and process modernization.
Advance People Analytics & Insights to provide proactive workforce insights, forecasting, and decision support for HR and business leadership.
Lead select HR COE functions and/or HR Shared Services, focusing on operational excellence, service quality, and continuous improvement.
Serve as the primary HR functional partner to the CIO organization on technology strategy, solution selection, implementation, and ongoing modernization.
Partner with HR leadership, business stakeholders, and enterprise Reinvention teams to align transformation initiatives with business priorities.
Lead People Analytics & Insights and select HR COE teams and/or HR Shared Services, based on experience and expertise.