Talent Scout

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

2d•$101,700 - $202,400

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services’ Talent Scout proactively identifies and addresses complex talent needs, connecting people to projects based on current and future client demand and advocating for the client portfolio. The role provides hands-on support for complex staffing needs, builds relationships with Project Solution Architects, Portfolio leadership, and Portfolio HR Business Partners, and leads the Talent Connector team responsible for portfolio staffing. The Talent Scout connects people to projects for large or complex client ramp-ups, provides expertise across internal and external talent sources, and brings transparency to opportunities, demand pipelines, priorities, and fulfillment gaps. The role works closely with portfolio leaders, Solution Architects, Client Executives, Recruiting, and HR teams to validate talent priorities, guide sourcing plans, anticipate demand, and resolve overdue roles. It also coaches Talent Connectors and tracks unsold and overdue demand for critical ramp-ups using enterprise insights and analytics.

Requirements

Seven years of experience in an HR role or equivalent staffing experience, including Accenture/AFS staffing or recruiting experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrated experience building trusted relationships with Project Executives and influencing staffing and talent decisions in a fast-paced project environment, or equivalent experience.
Experience leading teams.
Ability to multitask and balance competing business priorities.

Responsibilities

Connect people to projects for large or complex client ramp-ups, including attending key calls, generating metrics, and directing the Talent Connector team.
Provide expertise on connecting people to projects using internal and external talent sources, including recruiting, contractors, and upskilling.
Provide transparency into opportunities and the demand pipeline, and discuss priorities and current or future fulfillment gaps with HR and AFS leadership.
Define, review, and validate project sourcing strategies proactively.
Work with client teams to communicate aggregate delivery opportunities and risks and help resolve overdue role fulfillment.
Verify talent-needs prioritization with Portfolio leadership and ensure early visibility into the demand pipeline.
Collaborate with Solution Architects, Client Executives, and Recruiting to inform sourcing plans, including risks and opportunities.
Participate in New Business Meetings and use information about upcoming demand to inform talent actions proactively.
Collaborate with Portfolio HR Business Partners, Supply/Demand leads, Talent Connectors, Recruiting, and HR Partners to foster a One HR Team culture.
Share expertise and coach Talent Connectors to strengthen their decision-making, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Track unsold and overdue demand for critical ramp-ups.
Use enterprise insights for deeper analytics.
Understand open demand and current and future fulfillment gaps.