Senior Vice President, Human Resources

We are seeking a high-energy, mission-focused Senior Vice President of Human Resources to lead our overarching People operations strategy. In this executive leadership role, you will completely own People Operations, Strategic Learning and Development (L&D), and Talent Acquisition.

You aren't just a traditional HR executive; you are a trusted advisor to the executive team and a true expert in the "so what," capable of translating complex organizational data into clear human capital strategies that advance national security objectives.

To excel here, you must possess a healthy intolerance of mediocrity and a passion for building high-performing, mission-driven teams. You are independent, driven, and fundamentally scrappy-ready to roll up your sleeves to scale an organization while navigating the nuances of a fast-paced technology environment.

You have an eminence about you that commands respect, exceptional judgment when balancing competing company priorities, and a burning desire to deliver excellence to a company doing work that matters to the Nation.

Scope of

Responsibilities - Own and Lead People Operations Strategy: Architect, build, and optimize enterprise-wide HR strategies spanning total rewards, compliance, employee relations, and culture initiatives to support rapid scaling. - Drive Talent Acquisition Velocity: Spearhead the Talent Acquisition organization to source, select, and onboard top-tier technical and defense domain talent, continuously exceeding aggressive growth goals. - Champion Strategic Learning & Development: Create persistent, high-impact L&D frameworks and mentorship tracks to train and upskill technical, delivery, and sales personnel. - Serve as an Internal Trusted Advisor: Act as a critical partner to executive leadership on strategic workforce planning, succession management, and organizational design. - Foster Performance-Driven Culture: Instill and maintain a company-wide standard of elite performance, ensuring rigorous performance management aligned with our intolerance of mediocrity. - Manage Enterprise Risk & Compliance: Ensure all workforce practices and processes adhere to federal regulations, employment laws, and security protocols required within a federally accredited software environment.

Qualifications & Skills - U.S. Citizenship is required. - Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Required: - 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with specific ownership over People Operations, Strategic L&D, and Talent Acquisition tracks. - Proven track record of scaling a technology or defense-contracting organization in a high-growth environment. - Outstanding business acumen and a performance-driven mindset where past performance guides future strategic initiatives.

Desired: - Experience working within or scaling talent teams at an enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) or defense-tech startup. - Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in HR/Organizational Development) from a top-tier institution. - Direct familiarity with standard enterprise platforms and tools (e.g., Greenhouse, Salesforce, HRIS systems).