Talent Acquisition & Human Capital Management Consultant - NOAA bei INNOVIM

INNOVIM is seeking a Talent Acquisition & Human Capital Management Consultant to assist with NOAA’s Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) Systems Architecture and Engineering tasks and programs.

Location: On-site NSOF Suitland, MD
Clearance: Public Trust (or ability to obtain)
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Overview

The NOAA Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) seeks a highly motivated Talent Acquisition and Human Capital Consultant to support strategic workforce planning, recruitment process improvement, and human resources (HR) analytics. This position will enhance OSPO’s hiring efficiency and workforce data integrity through automation, analytics, and stakeholder collaboration.

The ideal candidate is a proactive HR professional with strong data and process management skills, experience supporting federal or scientific organizations, and the ability to align talent strategies with mission-critical objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead and manage full-cycle recruitment for technical and professional roles, ensuring compliance with federal hiring standards and organizational development.
• Partner with OSPO leadership and hiring managers to develop job descriptions, evaluate staffing needs, and optimize requisition strategies.
• Implement equitable hiring practices to attract a diverse and qualified applicant pool.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (e.g., Workday, iCIMS, or similar) for pipeline management, reporting, and compliance tracking.

HR Data Analytics & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain data dashboards and reports in Smartsheet, Excel, or Google Sheets to track key HR metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, retention, turnover).
• Conduct HR data audits and analyses to ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend automation strategies to streamline recruitment and onboarding workflows.
• Present analytical findings and workforce insights to OSPO leadership for data-driven decision-making.

Human Capital Operations & Policy Support

• Support development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and standard operating processes (SOPs).
• Provide guidance on compliance with FMLA, HIPAA, and EEO/OFCCP regulations.
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding procedures, employee communications, and benefits coordination.
• Contribute to change management and workforce modernization initiatives across OSPO and NOAA’s satellite programs.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with NOAA HR, hiring managers, and program leads to align workforce initiatives with mission and project needs.
• Provide consultation and training to hiring officials on recruitment best practices and federal hiring processes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on talent management, employee experience, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years experience with administrative functions in preparing Human Resources personnel actions in awards, on/off-boarding, staffing, recruitment, retirements, classification, and workforce development.
• Proficiency with HR systems such as Workday, BambooHR, ADP, or Salesforce, and tools such as Smartsheet, MS Office Suite, Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP), and Google Platform.
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining data dashboards, reports, and visualizations.
• Strong understanding of federal HR practices, compliance regulations, and hiring processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead process improvement and deliver results in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Performance management and project management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal agencies or scientific organizations (NOAA, NASA, USAID, etc.).
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
• Familiarity with DEIA principles in recruitment and workforce planning.
• Advanced data analytics or automation certification (e.g., Smartsheet Core, IBM Data Analyst).

INNOVIM is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k.