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Department Summary: Lead Scalable Operations. Align People Strategy with Business Impact. We’re looking for a dynamic Director of HR Operations to orchestrate the operating model, systems, and service architecture of our HR organization—supporting over 110 HR professionals and 7,500 employees across a complex, mission-driven FFRDC. In this highly visible role, you will set the enterprise HR operating framework and enable sector-based HR teams to deliver consistent, compliant, and high-impact people services. Human Resources Information Services (HRIS), HR Service Center, and People Analytics report into this role.
Partnering closely with business sectors, you will ensure workforce strategies are translated into scalable execution . You will bring operational discipline, innovation, and a collaborative mindset to everything from process design and compliance to workforce planning and cross-functional enablement.
**Roles & Responsibilities:
Operational Excellence**
Strategic Business Partnership
Enterprise-Wide Process Innovation
Data-Driven Decision Making
Leadership & Team Development
Compliance & Risk Management
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): None
This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): None
Salary compensation range and midpoint: $219,000 - $274,000 - $329,000 Annual
Work Location Type: Onsite
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.
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