Description
Background information:
Innovative Defense Technologies(IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, time-critical tactical application development, automated data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking aTalent Development Specialistto be based in our Arlington, VA office.Leveraging advanced software automation, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and AI-driven capabilities, IDT accelerates capability development, enhances operational readiness, and reduces lifecycle costs for the Department of Defense. The company is dedicated to transforming defense systems through innovation, efficiency, and mission-critical results.
Overview:
The Talent Development Specialist will work as part of the Talent Development team on all aspects of talent engagement with an emphasis in leadership development, talent planning, on-boarding and performance management processes, systems, and customer service. This individual will play a critical role in IDT's growth and long-term success. The Specialist will be part of a team that provides the best talent planning and performance management practices to our employees, maintaining our culture, and creating a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate will have a curiosity and interest in human resources and talent development with previous experience in customer support and creating/providing analytic insights to continuously improve programs. IDT is seeking an energetic and positive candidate with a strong sense of urgency who can work in a fast-paced environment. The Specialist will also take on day-to-day operations of the IDT Human Resources office.
All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide support, analysis, and improvements to key development initiatives, such as career paths, competencies, performance coaching, and leadership development
- Review employee satisfaction surveys and other inputs and make recommendations for new employee engagement programs
- Facilitate talent development trainings for new and existing employees to ensure awareness of development offerings and services
- Reach out and track employee feedback about their training
- Build relationships and collaborate routinely with HR Team and other IDT departments and teams.
- Provide metrics to the head of talent development and offer recommendations on new metrics/insights to track
- Write content for the IDT monthly News Roundup that highlights talent development opportunities to our employees
- Create communications products to promote new and existing talent development initiatives
- Lead and execute additional marketing efforts and contribute new ideas
- Schedule learning events, manage registrations and completions, evaluation surveys, and attend/manage sessions as needed
- Support and facilitate New Hire On-Boarding and New People Leader Training offerings
- Support and drive performance coaching processes, including system management and communications
- Leverage appropriate leadership assessment inventories to shape development opportunities
- Additional duties as assigned
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree is required. BA in Human Resources is preferred
- 1 - 2 years professional experience
- One year of relevant human resources experience is preferred
- Curiosity and interest in HR/Talent Development
Required Skills:
- Customer Service mindset
- Experience scheduling, tracking, and managing logistics for in-person and virtual meetings and learning programs
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
- Ability to track data and training metrics (e.g., participation, outcomes)
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint for presentations, Excel for tracking and dashboarding)
- Solid business communications - both written and verbal
Preferred skills:
- Knowledge of MS Teams and it's features to create an interactive, engaging environment
- Ability to interact professionally with senior-level leaders and IDT internal stakeholders
- Ability to create and interpret dashboard analytics and make recommendations to improve programs and employee experience
Competencies:
- Problem solving skills to provide the best solutions/answers in a timely fashion
- Learning agility; eager to learn and tenacity to reach a workable solution
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially with customers and leadership expectation management
- Attention to detail with high level of accuracy and confidentiality
- Initiative, reliability, teamwork, and customer service orientation
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Desire to build an HR career
EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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Innovative Defense Technologies
Jul 10, 2025