Chief People Officer: Strategy, Talent & L&D

Air; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Air seeks a high-energy, mission-focused Senior Vice President of Human Resources to lead People operations strategy, L&D, and Talent Acquisition. You will act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, translating complex organizational data into clear human capital strategies that support national security objectives.

You will drive high-performing teams, scale rapidly in a fast-paced tech environment, and balance competing priorities with exceptional judgment and a relentless drive for

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with ownership over People Operations, Strategic L&D, and Talent Acquisition.
• Proven track record of scaling technology or defense-contracting org in high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and Lead People Operations Strategy spanning total rewards, compliance, employee relations, and culture initiatives to support rapid scaling.
• Drive Talent Acquisition Velocity to source, select, and onboard top-tier technical and defense domain talent, exceeding growth goals.
• Champion Strategic Learning & Development to train and upskill technical, delivery, and sales personnel.
• Serve as an Internal Trusted Advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, succession, and org design.
• Foster a performance-driven culture with a standard of elite performance and rigorous performance management.
• Manage Enterprise Risk & Compliance ensuring practices align with federal regs and security protocols in a federally accredited software environment.

Skills

People Operations

Talent Acquisition

Strategic L&D

Executive stakeholder management

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or Master’s in HR/OD

Tools

Greenhouse

Salesforce

HRIS

Job description

Air seeks a high-energy, mission-focused Senior Vice President of Human Resources to lead People operations strategy, L&D, and Talent Acquisition. You will act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, translating complex organizational data into clear human capital strategies that support national security objectives.

You will drive high-performing teams, scale rapidly in a fast-paced tech environment, and balance competing priorities with exceptional judgment and a relentless drive for