Talent Acquisition & Workforce Programs Specialist

Amentum•Hampton, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition & Workforce Programs Specialist supports talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee development, and strategic talent programs across the organization. The role partners with management to attract, engage, and retain talent and supports initiatives that strengthen employee experience, organizational effectiveness, and business performance. It provides end-to-end recruitment support for assigned openings while leading internship programs, talent pipeline development, career mobility initiatives, workforce analytics, and strategic HR projects. The specialist joins the Human Resources team supporting the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) at NASA Langley Research Center and reports directly to the HR Manager. The position requires U.S. citizenship, valid REAL ID-compliant identification, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Employees must follow safety policies and procedures and use the company-provided Safe Plan of Action for tasks.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field from an accredited college or university; additional relevant education may substitute for progressive experience.
Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, human resources, workforce planning, employee development, or related talent management functions.
Experience supporting recruitment from sourcing through onboarding.
Strong working knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Forms.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Valid REAL ID-compliant identification and a valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Ability to work in a team atmosphere and cooperate with individuals at all levels of the company and client organization.
Regular attendance is mandatory; overtime or work outside the normal schedule may be required.
Follow safety policies and procedures and exercise diligence in developing a Safe Plan of Action for each task.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday, ATS, HRIS, and reporting systems.
Experience in government contracting, aerospace, defense, or technical recruiting environments.
Experience supporting unionized workforces and Service Contract Act positions.
Experience administering internship, early career, employee development, or workforce planning programs.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or equivalent HR certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute recruiting strategies for professional, technical, administrative, union, and SCA-covered positions.
Research and recommend sourcing methods, and use job boards, social media, networking groups, community partnerships, and recruiting technologies to engage candidates.
Source, screen, and evaluate candidates; conduct phone screens, interviews, and assessments.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements, workforce challenges, and future hiring needs.
Build talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions and lead recruiting for aged requisitions, high-volume hiring, and specialized workforce projects.
Attend and coordinate career fairs, recruiting events, workforce development initiatives, and community outreach.
Support workforce forecasting and succession planning by identifying talent trends and future staffing requirements.
Administer and coordinate annual internship, co-op, and early career development programs.
Support employee career mobility, self-promotion opportunities, internal talent movement, onboarding, and employee integration.
Coordinate talent development, leadership development, and employee training programs.
Participate in employee engagement, retention, recognition, and workforce wellness initiatives.
Partner with leaders to identify workforce development needs and recommend solutions.
Maintain recruiting, workforce, and talent management documentation in ATS, HRIS, and other systems.
Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, including Title VII, ADA, FLSA, SCA, affirmative action requirements, and federal, state, and local employment regulations.
Guide managers and employees on recruiting processes, talent programs, and workforce policies.
Prepare and analyze workforce metrics, including recruiting effectiveness, time-to-fill, retention, turnover, and talent pipeline activity.
Generate reports and dashboards for HR leadership, senior management, government contracts, and client requirements.
Support ISO documentation management, audits, and process improvement initiatives.
Coordinate recruiting activities with corporate Talent Acquisition and Human Resources teams.
Lead bi-weekly staffing and workforce planning meetings with business leaders.
Participate in HR and Talent Acquisition projects, training sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.