Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Air • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Air is the leader in Enterprise Readiness. Our mission is to establish readiness as a real-time condition that is continuously achieved. Our AI-native platform, Air Enterprise Readiness, aligns development, production, delivery, and sustainment into one coordinated execution system for government agencies and industrial suppliers. We are seeking a high-energy, mission-focused Senior Vice President of Human Resources to lead our overarching People operations strategy. In this executive leadership role, you will completely own People Operations, Strategic Learning and Development (L&D), and Talent Acquisition. You aren’t just a traditional HR executive; you are a trusted advisor to the executive team and a true expert in the "so what," capable of translating complex organizational data into clear human capital strategies that advance national security objectives. To excel here, you must possess a healthy intolerance of mediocrity and a passion for building high-performing, mission-driven teams. You are independent, driven, and fundamentally scrappy—ready to roll up your sleeves to scale an organization while navigating the nuances of a fast-paced technology environment. You have an eminence about you that commands respect, exceptional judgment when balancing competing company priorities, and a burning desire to deliver excellence to a company doing work that matters to the Nation.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with specific ownership over People Operations, Strategic L&D, and Talent Acquisition tracks.
• Proven track record of scaling a technology or defense-contracting organization in a high-growth environment.
• Outstanding business acumen and a performance-driven mindset where past performance guides future strategic initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within or scaling talent teams at an enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) or defense-tech startup.
• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in HR/Organizational Development) from a top-tier institution.
• Direct familiarity with standard enterprise platforms and tools (e.g., Greenhouse, Salesforce, HRIS systems).

Responsibilities

• Own and Lead People Operations Strategy: Architect, build, and optimize enterprise-wide HR strategies spanning total rewards, compliance, employee relations, and culture initiatives to support rapid scaling.
• Drive Talent Acquisition Velocity: Spearhead the Talent Acquisition organization to source, select, and onboard top-tier technical and defense domain talent, continuously exceeding aggressive growth goals.
• Champion Strategic Learning & Development: Create persistent, high-impact L&D frameworks and mentorship tracks to train and upskill technical, delivery, and sales personnel.
• Serve as an Internal Trusted Advisor: Act as a critical partner to executive leadership on strategic workforce planning, succession management, and organizational design.
• Foster Performance-Driven Culture: Instill and maintain a company-wide standard of elite performance, ensuring rigorous performance management aligned with our intolerance of mediocrity.
• Manage Enterprise Risk & Compliance: Ensure all workforce practices and processes adhere to federal regulations, employment laws, and security protocols required within a federally accredited software environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive