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SalaryTitle: Manager - Workforce Planning
Location: Atlanta, GA; Metro DC, or Remote
We are looking for a passionate, experienced Workforce Planning Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
At GovStrive, we are committed and passionate about helping our federal clients better understand the needs of their workforce and support their critical operational priorities for HR. We help them transform their processes, data and systems to make better decisions for their organization - all while supporting agency missions.
This is an opportunity to work for a company that has the feel of a technology start-up yet has the strength and support of an established firm. We care about the personal success of and invest in the professional development of our employees.
Join a growing team of dedicated professionals that will challenge you to do the best work of your life!
This position may be remote, or in one of our offices.
As a member of the Workforce Analytics and Technology Solutions (WATS) team, The Workforce Planning Manager will own projects and oversee project workstreams focusing on the delivery of workforce solutions services, products, Workforce Planning, and workforce analytics activities. Critical components of this position include owning existing client relationships, being responsible for the success of projects, assisting Federal government human resources and civil rights organizations to identify and implement workforce solutions and services, and overseeing the development of staff and helping to grow GovStrive from a financial and capability standpoint.
Workforce Planning Manager Responsibilities:
- Manage projects with multiple work streams and stakeholders, managing team members/staffing, planning and prioritizing work assignments, identifying next steps, escalating issues with GovStrive/WATS leadership and working directly with client leadership.
- Lead and facilitate client meetings and sessions as necessary, while coaching team members and transitioning and overseeing meetings/session responsibilities when appropriate.
- Manages relationships with clients and client leadership teams, including managing and overseeing correspondence and reporting.
- Drive client satisfaction through the delivery of quality service/work products and results and by owning the development and quality review of project deliverables (e.g. briefings, presentations, reports/dashboards, trainings, communications, standard operations procedures.)
- Take ownership of monitoring project financials to manage the project budget and review and approve project invoices with the assistance of Accounting as needed.
- Identify potential risks and issues that may adversely impact GovStrive business; proactively communicate and escalate risks and issues to both project and GovStrive leadership.
- Operate as a supervisor for employees, providing coaching, mentorship and career development; conducting job appraisals; delivering feedback; enforcing policies and procedures; and approving leave and schedules.
Specifically for GovStrive’s Workforce Planning Projects:
- Plan and oversee a fast-paced, complex client project on workforce and human capital planning involving multiple teams and workstreams for a large federal land management agency
- Provide project teams with Workforce Planning approaches, methods, and best practices to use in performing Workforce Planning and analysis
- Perform and lead workforce analysis ranging from descriptive to predictive to support agency Workforce Planning
- Integrate analyses into compelling storylines to assist clients in driving change to structure, workforce, surge management, hiring, retention, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA)
- Collaborate with GovStrive Lead Solutions Architect on advanced analytical methods, including workforce forecasting
- Work directly with and advise senior-level clients on Workforce Planning recommendations and best practices
- Lead internal and client-facing review sessions on analyses and deliverables
- Be accountable for incorporating internal and client feedback on analyses and deliverables
- Report to the Director, Workforce Analytics and Technology Solutions on project progress and risks
- Manage project budget and staffing to plan
- Monitor project expenses and approve invoices
- Review and approve deliverables before submission to clients
- Lead the Project Management Office (PMO) team to identify and assign actions, and mitigate project risks to cost, quality, and schedule
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 6 or more years of experience in & an understanding of the Federal landscape, including supporting processes, policy and technology
- 3 or more years of experience in leading Workforce Planning projects to include managing project resources
- Demonstrated knowledge of HR functions & processes, with experience in one or more of the following areas: HR Strategy, HR Employee Experience, HR Operating Models, HR Outsourcing Advisory, and HR Technology
- Experience leading current/future state road mapping, requirements gathering workshops, running labs, and/or facilitating meetings
- US Citizenship
Benefits: We offer the right stuff, in the right way, at the right level. Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life-Child Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Pre-Tax and After-Tax (Roth) Plans
- Full-time, Part-Time or Work on Call are eligible for 401k participation
- Identity Protection and Monitoring Services
EEO Statement
GovStrive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. GovStrive does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.
