Talent Management Specialist 1

Overview

DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a Talent Acquisition role.

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company's capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

Why join M.C. Dean? Our people are inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a dynamic and experienced Talent Management Specialist (Staff Level) to support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs that enhance employee development, engagement, and

performance. This role plays a critical part in advancing talent strategies that align with business goals and HR priorities, with a focus on performance management, learning initiatives, and career progression.

Reporting to the Talent Management Manager, the Specialist will contribute to the development, management, and execution of enterprise-wide talent solutions that foster a culture of growth, support internal mobility, and drive organizational excellence.

This position is based at M.C. Dean's headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, and is expected to be performed on-site during standard business hours.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, rollout, and facilitation of enterprise-wide talent management programs aligned with organizational needs, including career progression, performance evaluations, succession planning, and leadership
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate logistics for in-person and virtual training programs, including provider selection, scheduling, enrollment, and materials preparation to ensure seamless program delivery.
• Generate and distribute reports on training completion, participation, and development metrics to support internal reviews and decision-making.
• Collaborate on the execution of leadership career progression processes, including facilitating training, tracking submissions and process steps, and maintaining accurate records.
• Partner with stakeholders across HR and Marketing & Communications to promote training opportunities, including aligning calendars, drafting intranet announcements, and coordinating messaging to increase employee engagement.
• Manage and coordinate multiple concurrent talent initiatives with precision and attention to detail, ensuring timely and high-quality execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Support employees in navigating career pathways and accessing development tools and resources, providing guidance on an as-needed basis.
• Analyze talent management program data and key talent metrics to identify trends, assess program effectiveness, and provide leadership with actionable insights and recommendations for future improvement.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in talent management, contributing recommendations to enhance program impact.

As a Talent Management Specialist, you'll collaborate across teams to design, implement, and improve enterprise-wide learning and development initiatives. You'll also play a key role in performance and career progression processes, using data and insights to inform continuous improvement. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented, development-focused HR professional ready to take the next step in driving talent strategy and employee impact on a scale.

Join a purpose-driven HR team committed to empowering employees to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, talent management, organizational development, or a related field required. (Master's preferred).
• 0+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree
• Plus if you have a professional certification in Human Resources (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, or CPLP/ATD Certification)

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive information and interacting with employees and
• Demonstrates a forward-looking, proactive mindset and takes initiative to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in talent processes, systems, and program delivery.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

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