People Operations Director

Company Description

Govini builds software that accelerates the Defense Acquisition Process. The Ark, Govinis flagship product, combines commercial data and artificial intelligence into applications that solve challenges across the entire spectrum of Defense Acquisition, including Supply Chain, Science and Technology, Production, Sustainment, and Modernization.

With the Ark, the Acquisition community eliminates slow, manual processes and gains the ability to rapidly imagine, produce, and field critical warfighting capabilities.

The Ark transforms Defense Acquisition into a strategic advantage. Govini has offices in Arlington, Virginia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic, committed, and experienced HR professional who will be responsible for everything People-centric at Govini.

This role is integral to the growth of Govinis teams and maintaining our exceptional culture. You will report to the Chief Financial Officer and work closely with executive team members and leaders across the organization to ensure all Govinians are supported, energized, and poised for success.

You flourish in a team environment, possess a high level of emotional intelligence, and are known for your excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Your impressive track record of project management is marked by the presence of data to help inform decisions. You are a strategic thinker who understands the significance of corporate culture, cares deeply about people, and has a can-do attitude regardless of the challenge that is thrown your way.

This role is a full-time position located out of our office in Arlington, VA. This role may require up to 15% travel

Scope of Responsibilities

• Provide human resources support and expertise to all facets of the business; provide concrete, timely, and valuable generalist services to include organizational development, employee relations, performance management, succession, and development planning
• Support executive staff and company leadership in driving organizational effectiveness and developing teams in order to advance the business
• In collaboration with Finance, manage and analyze the administration of Govini's compensation and incentive programs, including semi-monthly payroll, and benefits administration
• Manage all employment-related federal and state filings and registrations. Monitor the administration of established standards and procedures while identifying opportunities for improvement and resolving discrepancies
• Maintain and update the employee handbook; recommend enhancement opportunities and inclusion of HR best practices
• Drive and maximize business effectiveness through optimum resource alignment (people, process, structure) and analysis of business / HR programs
• Curate opportunities to promote and advance Govini as a top workplace
• Design and execute employee engagement opportunities that provide useful and actionable information to address operational needs and assess employee satisfaction, including our quarterly surveys
• Identify key talent and create development plans to further grow that talent
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to identify organizational needs and support strategic hiring practices to further business objectives;

coordinate orientation

Possess excellent management practices, anticipate internal organization issues, propose smart solutions, and represent the employee perspective

Qualifications

We firmly believe that past performance is the best indicator of future performance. If you thrive while building solutions to complex problems, are a self-starter, and are passionate about making an impact in global security, were eager to hear from you.

Govini is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.