HCM Process and Data Lead

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What You Will Do:

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director Data & Process Modernization to lead a transformative federal Human Capital Management (HCM) modernization initiative supporting a large Federal agency. This executive-level role will oversee the design implementation and adoption of enterprise human capital data products governance frameworks integration architectures and business process modernization efforts.

The Associate Director will serve as a key advisor to federal executives HR leadership IT organizations and mission-area stakeholders while guiding multidisciplinary teams across data engineering enterprise architecture data governance change management and HR modernization disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Lead enterprise-wide data and process modernization initiatives supporting federal HCM transformation.
• Establish vision roadmap governance models and operating frameworks for HCM data and analytics.
• Advise senior executives on modernization strategy organizational readiness governance and business transformation.
• Serve as the primary interface between business HR technology security and data stakeholders.

Data Strategy & Governance

• Establish and operate enterprise data governance frameworks.
• Define and implement data products ownership models stewardship processes and data contracts.
• Lead development of enterprise metadata management lineage cataloging quality and security strategies.
• Oversee implementation of federated governance and data operating models.

Data Architecture & Modernization

• Aid in design and implementation of cloud-based data platforms Lakehouse architectures and enterprise analytics solutions.
• Guide modernization of legacy HR payroll workforce and personnel systems.
• Oversee enterprise API adoption data integration patterns master data management and system interoperability initiatives.

Process Transformation

• Evaluate current-state HR and business processes.
• Lead process reengineering initiatives aligned with HCM 2.0 modernization goals.
• Define target-state business processes SOPs governance controls and service delivery models.
• Drive adoption of standardized enterprise processes and operational excellence frameworks.

Program Leadership

• Lead multidisciplinary teams of architects data engineers analysts HR specialists governance professionals and change management practitioners.
• Manage executive reporting performance metrics risk management issue escalation and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure alignment with federal security privacy and compliance requirements.
• Support acquisition strategy solution planning and technology decision-making activities.

What You Will Need:

• Ten (10) years of overall work experience.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited university.
• Experience leading enterprise data analytics business transformation or technology modernization programs.
• Experience managing large federal government programs.
• Experience working with federal HR workforce financial payroll or ERP modernization programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams of 20 personnel.
• Human Capital Management policies
• Human Capital Management processes
• Human Capital Management data
• Enterprise Data Strategy
• Data Governance Frameworks
• Data Products and Domain-Oriented Design
• Cloud Data Platforms
• Enterprise Data Warehousing
• Data Lakes and Lakehouse Architectures
• API and Integration Architecture
• Data Quality Management
• Analytics and Reporting Platforms
• Enterprise Security and Privacy Controls
• Strong experience with multiple of the following: Visio Jira Databricks Azure AWS Power BI Tableau MuleSoft REST APIs Spark SQL Delta Lake Unity Catalog

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Combination of multiple of these experiences certifications:
  • Federal Human Capital Management experience
  • PMP
  • Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • Databricks Data Engineer Professional
  • SAFe Program Consultant
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

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