Organization Alignment Specialist

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Are you a visionary leader with a passion for innovation and organizational excellence? WMATA is seeking an Organization Alignment Specialist to spearhead the development and implementation of our Competency Architecture andCareer Pathing frameworks. This dynamic role requires a forward-thinking professional with exceptional critical thinking, a broad perspective, and the ability to innovate in building frameworks and processes that align with organizational goals.Working as a part of a cross-functional team, you will take the lead in designing, developing, launching, and administering cutting-edge competency models and career progression frameworks and products to drive talent development, optimize workforce alignment, and enhance employee satisfaction and retention. As a key driver of this transformation, you will have the opportunity to shape and refine WMATA's workforce strategy, ensuring the right skills and career pathways are in place for long-term success.The ideal candidate will also have experience in workforce planning, application of emerging technologies (including AI), and a demonstrated ability to lead the design and execution of strategic human capital initiatives. Join us and help build the future of workforce alignment at WMATA!MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organization Development, Business Administration, Industrial/Occupational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Business Management, Applied Psychology, Statistics, or a related field.Experience
  • Seven (7) years of experience in the design and/or implementation of talent management/human capital structures or programs, such as competency frameworks, competency management (e.g., identification, measurement, development, etc.), career paths, organizational transformation, organizational design, career pathing, or workforce planning.Preferred
    • Master's degree in Human Resources, Organization Development, or Business Administration, or Ph.D. in Human Resources, Industrial/Organization Psychology, Psychometrics, or a related field.SUMMARYThe Specialist, Organization Alignment assists Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) in attracting, engaging, and retaining talent by developing and implementing innovative and practical organizational design, talent management, human capital, and related solutions, ensuring integration with existing programs and processes. The incumbent applies extensive knowledge of the talent management life cycle, specifically in the areas of competency management, workforce planning, career development, and organizational design to provide subject matter expertise, analytical support, and recommendations to client stakeholders.Job Duties
      • Conducts needs analysis to determine organizational needs related to key strategies and business changes and develops and implements organization strategies that support improved future-state organizational design and service delivery.
      • Designs, validates, and leads the implementation of competency frameworks and models. Aligns required skills and behaviors to business goals and programmatic requirements.
      • Establishes key metrics to accurately define the competencies and skills required for each role/department within the organization.
      • Creates frameworks and tools for performance matrix, development plans, performance plans, and other required documentation needed to support competency models.
      • Serves as a subject matter expert and leads the integration of competency architecture into related Human Capital systems (Oracle cloud), processes, and programs.
      • Leads all aspects of the development and implementation of career paths, leveraging existing processes and developing new, innovative solutions and products.
      • Advises on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions into human capital processes and programs.
      • Leads the design, development, and implementation of agile, organization-wide talent plans.
      • Contributes to projects focused on evolving company-wide workforce planning processes and capabilities.
      • Develops and generates complex/advanced human capital historical, current, and predictive analytics and leverages the data to guide business decisions.Other Duties
        • Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions.Evaluation CriteriaConsideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
          • Personal Interview
          • Skills Assessments
          • Verification of education and experience
          • Criminal Background Check
          • Credit history report for positions with fiduciary responsibilities
          • Successful completion of a medical examination including a drug and alcohol screeningClosingWMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.
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