Amentum

Director, Talent Management

Amentum

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $200,000 - $225,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the enterprise succession planning framework for executive, senior leadership, and mission-critical roles.
  • Facilitate annual and multi-year succession reviews with the executive team and business leaders.
  • Assess readiness, risk, and development needs for key successors, track bench strength and gaps.
  • Partner with HRBPs and leaders to integrate succession outcomes into development plans and staffing decisions.
  • Own the talent review and assessment process, including identification of high-potential and critical talent.
  • Design and manage enterprise talent programs (e.g., HiPo identification, accelerated development, internal mobility).
  • Ensure talent management processes align with performance management and workforce planning.
  • Use data and analytics to evaluate talent health, retention risk, and pipeline strength.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on talent strategy, readiness, and development investments.
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to align external hiring with internal pipeline and succession needs.
  • Establish governance, standards, and tools for talent management processes.
  • Develop and present talent metrics, dashboards, and insights to senior leadership.
  • Continuously benchmark and improve talent programs based on business outcomes and best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and internal controls.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
  • 8–12 years of progressive HR experience, with significant experience in talent management, succession planning, and leadership development
  • Proven experience designing and leading enterprise-level talent programs
  • Strong facilitation, consulting, and executive communication skills
  • Experience working with senior leaders in complex, matrixed organizations
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred
  • Experience in defense, government services, or other highly regulated environments preferred
  • Experience supporting cleared or mission-critical workforces preferred
  • Familiarity with talent assessment tools, leadership models, and learning platforms preferred.
Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
succession planningtalent managementleadership developmentdata analyticstalent assessmentperformance managementworkforce planningprogram designinternal mobilityrisk assessment
Soft Skills
facilitationconsultingexecutive communicationcollaborationadvisory skillsbenchmarkingpresentation skillsstrategic thinkingrelationship managementproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeSPHRSHRM-SCP