Principal Talent and Development Specialist

Sierra Space•Louisville, CO

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About The Position

Sierra Space is seeking a dynamic and strategic Principal Talent and Development Specialist to design, deliver, and continually enhance company-wide talent initiatives. This role spans the full talent life cycle including acquisition, development, management, and organizational development, ensuring all programs align with our culture and evolving business priorities. As a key partner to senior and executive leaders, this role will lead initiatives such as critical role identification, talent reviews, development planning, and dashboard and metric design. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in talent strategy with strong data fluency, change agility, and the ability to drive complex, cross-functional projects that elevate our people and performance.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +10 yrs experience).
Typically, 12+ years of related experience.
Extensive experience designing, delivering, and continuously evolving talent and organizational development processes and programs, ensuring alignment with Sierra Space culture and talent priorities.
Experience designing and leading organizational-wide talent and organizational development initiatives such as performance and goal setting, succession planning, development plans, talent reviews, critical role/high potential programs, coaching/feedback, talent assessments, etc.
Broad knowledge and experience of current as well as emerging talent and organizational development systems and tools.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and talent management software.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience working in aerospace, technology, or similarly fast-paced, high-growth industries.
Familiarity with talent technologies (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, Degreed, etc.).
Certification in talent or OD frameworks (e.g., Korn Ferry, SHRM-SCP, Prosci, Hogan, etc.).
Experience supporting C-level leadership and driving executive-level talent discussions.
Background in succession planning, leadership development, and change management.

Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise-wide talent strategies across the full talent lifecycle, including acquisition, development, management, and organizational development (OD).
Lead the identification of critical roles and successors, ensuring a strong internal talent pipeline for key positions.
Facilitate executive-level talent reviews and drive actionable outcomes through development planning and follow-up.
Build and maintain talent dashboards and data-driven insights to inform decision-making and track progress against talent goals.
Consult with senior leaders and HR partners to assess organizational needs and design targeted development solutions.
Manage complex, cross-functional talent initiatives that align with Sierra Space's culture, values, and strategic priorities.
Drive continuous improvement of talent programs through feedback, evaluation, and staying informed on emerging trends and best practices.
Serve as a thought leader and internal consultant, bringing innovation, insight, and rigor to all talent and development practices.
Ensure alignment of all talent initiatives with Sierra Space's mission and business objectives.

Benefits

Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

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