Senior Talent Development Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Talent Development Specialist. This position is responsible for supporting and driving the organization’s Learning & Development (L&D) strategy through the design, delivery, and management of workforce planning, performance management, and career development initiatives. Additionally, this role is responsible for performance, career, and talent-related systems administration as well as reporting and analytics. The position is key in fostering a culture of continuous learning through upskilling and development planning.

Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to:

Workforce Planning Responsibilities

• Drive workforce development initiatives that encourage employees to proactively explore career options, build new skills, and pursue internal opportunities
• Partner to integrate workforce planning insights into career development, internal mobility, and leadership development initiatives.
• Monitor external workforce and labor market trends to inform internal human capital strategies and benchmarking.
• Analyze learning needs, then recommend and support initiatives that close workforce capability gaps, such as reskilling, upskilling, or targeted development programs.
• Develop and maintain tools, dashboards, and reports that provide a clear picture of progress and health of workforce planning initiatives.
  
  

Performance Management Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and continuous improvement of the organization’s performance review cycle
• Ensure the performance management process is fair, consistent, and aligned with MTSI policies, industry best practices, and legal requirements.
• Develop tools, resources, and training for managers to effectively set goals, provide feedback, and conduct performance conversations, as well as continuous performance connections
• Design and implement training and job aids that build employees’ ability to craft quality performance goals, self-assess performance, seek feedback, and create individual development plans (IDPS)
• Ensure employee goals are aligned with organizational objectives, and guide writing measurable and impactful goals
• Track and analyze performance ratings, trends, and patterns; develop dashboards and reports to inform business leaders of workforce performance health
• Serve as system administrator for performance management tools/modules within the Talent Management System (TMS), ensuring accuracy, usability, and adoption
  
  

Career Development Responsibilities

• Connect performance outcomes with career paths, internal mobility opportunities, and development planning
• Support employees and managers in creating and maintaining IDPs, aligning employee aspirations with organizational needs. Additionally, develop tools, resources, and training to promote the use and benefit of development planning
• Promote and manage opportunities for employees to explore new roles, projects, and stretch assignments through internal mobility and talent marketplace platforms
• Provide tools, training, and guidance to managers to hold effective career conversations with employees
• Support leadership development program and initiatives for all levels of leadership
• Serve as the lead administrator for the internal talent marketplace platform, ensuring usability and adoption
• Track and report on internal mobility, participation in development programs, and career progression to measure impact and inform talent strategy
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Business Partners to ensure they have the tools and knowledge necessary to carry out L&D programs with their respective business units
• Leverage in-depth knowledge and experience in own subject matter area
• Support other L&D department programs and initiatives, including tasks related to the performance management cycle, learning, and career development
• Contribute to department strategy; works independently with input in complex situations.
• Provide back-up talent management system (TMS) troubleshooting support and escalation point
• Participate in TMS test design, system testing, system implementation, and support of the end user for adoption purposes and ease of use
• Partner with third-party vendors to remain current on system specifications and releases and communicate updates and changes to impacted stakeholders
• Use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve services or processes.
• Provide leadership to ensure the business/functional products are completed in accordance with the customer (internal or external) requirements and coordinate the activities of other professionals/analysts assigned to support the project/program/initiative.
• Work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience, including formal and informal mentoring.
• Accountable for the quality and timely delivery of all agreed-upon deliverables. Ensure that task-related products are consistent in format and content with the overall required deliverables.
• Routinely engage with the internal partners and customers to coordinate activities.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to develop current and prospective business areas and offerings.
• Share knowledge and support peers, staff, and others to increase skills, foster improvement, and enhance outcomes.
• Effectively navigates and operates in areas of ambiguity, applying sound judgment, creativity, and problem-solving to deliver solutions where processes, structures, or expectations may not be fully defined
• Lead or participate in an internal MTSI committee or group (OCI, Charity, ESOP, etc.)
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Required Skills

• Performance management process design and facilitation
• Workforce development and workforce planning
• Career development frameworks and career pathing
• Leadership development program support
• Instructional design and adult learning theory
• Talent analytics and metrics, as well as reporting and dashboard creation (Power BI, Smartsheet, etc.)
• Learning Management System (LMS) and talent system administration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as presentation skills
• Consulting and advisory skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Change management and dealing with ambiguity
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good project management, organizational, time management, and overall self-management skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
  
  

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources (HR), Organizational Development (OD), or related field and 5-8 years of experience in HR, L&D, talent management, OD, or related field; or Master’s degree in related field and 6-12 years of related experience
• 3 years of experience managing and facilitating performance management programs
• 3 years of experience designing and/or facilitating workforce development and workforce planning initiatives
• Experience facilitating career development, internal mobility and leadership development programs using development plans
• Systems administration and troubleshooting Cornerstone OnDemand product experience with the LMS, LXP, Performance, and Talent Marketplace.
• Experience using software to leverage data to develop dashboards and analytics, as well as other useful tools to support L&D operational efficiency.
  
  

Travel

Travel may be required on an as-needed basis.

Clearance

None

Perks & Benefits

Vacation

New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year

Health Insurance

Zero Deductible Health Plans

Flexible Schedules

Flex Schedules

Professional Development

Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement

ESOP

Funded Stock Ownership Plan

401k Match

6% 401k Match Immediate Vesting

Bonus Program

Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity

Mentorship

Career Mentorship Programs

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

EEO Statement

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.