HR Business Operations Strategy & Transformation Sr Analyst

Maximus; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Maximus in Tysons, VA is seeking an experienced senior HR/operations lead to steer defined workstreams, deliver cohesive recommendations, and support strategic HR initiatives across multiple service lines. You will coach analysts, manage scope and timelines, and drive continuous improvement through automation and AI enablement.

The role requires 5+ years in HR/consulting, a strong analytical mindset, and excellent communication for executive audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, HR, public policy, I/O psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in HR, management consulting, business analysis, or project management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead defined workstreams within engagements, structuring analysis and delivering cohesive recommendations.
• Serve as a multi-skilled resource supporting strategic HR initiatives with cross-team resources.
• Act as delivery lead on smaller engagements, manage scope, timelines, and quality standards.
• Guide Analysts, provide coaching and ensure quality across service lines.
• Maintain engagement RACI, identify and mitigate risks and issues.
• Advise on staffing, skills matching, and capacity across concurrent engagements.
• Drive process re-engineering, automation, and AI enablement across HR and enterprise functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Coaching / mentoring

Process improvement

AI enablement / future-of-work

MS Office / data viz tools

Cross-service-line collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related

Master's degree a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data visualization tools

PM tools

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Lead defined workstreams within engagements, structuring the approach, sequencing analysis, and integrating inputs into cohesive deliverables and recommendations.- Serve as a shared, multi-skilled problem-solving resource, working under limited supervision and deployed as needed with cross team resources to support strategic HR initiatives and projects, carrying depth across two or more service lines and taking responsibility for entire processes within assigned scope.- Act as day-to-day delivery lead on smaller or well-scoped engagements under a named engagement owner (Director), managing scope, timelines, budget, and quality standards and methodologies.- Guide and review the work of Analysts, providing coaching, quality checks, and feedback that support skill acquisition across service lines.- Adhere to and help maintain engagement RACI, proactively identifying, escalating, and mitigating risks and issues.- Support team leadership in workforce management by advising on staffing needs, skill matches, and capacity across concurrent engagements.- Leverage available tools and resources to stay appraised of industry standards and market changes that would impact Maximus and translate them into actionable implications for the team.- Lead process re-engineering, improvement, and optimization efforts across HR and enterprise functions, owning current- and future-state design for assigned workstreams. Prioritize opportunities for automation and AI enablement and translate requirements into implementable, scalable solutions.- Perform other duties as assigned by team leadership.Minimum Requirements- Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, public policy, industrial/organizational psychology, or a related field; master's degree a plus.- Minimum 5 years of related experience in HR, management consulting, business analysis, project management, or a related field, with advanced knowledge of the job area and experience leading workstreams and improving processes.- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems, interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely for executive audiences.- Demonstrated depth across two or more service lines and the ability to flex across engagements and cross-functional teams.- Experience coaching or reviewing the work of others and contributing to quality standards and methodologies.- Working knowledge of process improvement methodologies, AI enablement, and future-of-work concepts.- Proficiency in project management tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analysis/visualization applications.- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and collaborate effectively across a geographically dispersed team.EEO StatementMaximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.Pay TransparencyMaximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.AccommodationsMaximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at [e-mail] .Minimum Salary$85,000.00Maximum Salary$110,000.00