Human Capital Analyst

A-P-Ventures-LLC; Columbia (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

APV is seeking a Human Capital Analyst to provide analytical, operational, and program support to DHS in a fully remote environment. The analyst will transform workforce data, stakeholder input, and federal requirements into actionable insights, executive-ready products, process improvements, and implementation recommendations.

Working with DHS stakeholders across HR, workforce planning, data analytics, HR technology, and program offices, you will strengthen decision-making and improve human

Qualifications

• Four or more years of relevant experience in human capital, workforce planning, HR analytics, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using Power BI or Tableau for dashboards and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze workforce data related to staffing, vacancies, attrition, retirement eligibility, hiring, onboarding, demographics, workload, skills gaps, and capacity.
• Develop workforce forecasts, gap assessments, staffing models, trend analyses, and scenario-based recommendations.
• Create and maintain dashboards, scorecards, recurring reports, data visualizations, staffing trackers, and executive summaries.
• Validate and reconcile information from human capital systems, spreadsheets, surveys, and program offices.
• Translate complex workforce information into concise findings and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support Core HCM modernization, HR technology initiatives, and data governance efforts.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Public admin or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Tableau

Job description

CLEARANCE: Must be able to obtain aHigh-RiskPublic Trust

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At APV,we'remore than a technology company —we'rea mission-driven powerhouse transforming organizations through advanced technology and human ingenuity. Ourexpertisespans AI/ML, data architecture, low-code/no-code development, AgileDevSecOps, and cloud services, delivering scalable and meaningful solutions.

In our Emerging Technology Lab, innovation drives progress. Our teams create intelligent chatbots, AI-powered assistants, robotic process automation (RPA), essay graders, and data analytics platforms. Ifyou'repassionate about solving complex challenges and shaping the future, APV is the place for you. Since 2007,we'vepartnered with federal and state agencies to deliver IT, training, and consulting solutions that achieve mission-critical outcomes. Built on accountability, integrity, and quality, we go beyond expectations.With 70+ prime contracts and a proven record of client success, APV continues to grow — andwe'relooking for exceptional talent to grow with us.

At APV, we Always Provide Value

POSITION SUMMARY

APV is seeking a Human Capital Analyst to provide analytical, operational, and program support to its client, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), in a fully remote environment. The analyst will transform workforce data, stakeholder input, and federal requirements into actionable insights, executive-ready products, process improvements, and implementation recommendations.

Working as part of the APV project team, this position will collaborate with DHS stakeholders across human resources, workforce planning, data analytics, HR information technology, and program offices to strengthen decision-making and improve human capital service delivery. The analyst may support Core Human Capital Management modernization, workforce planning, HR shared services, hiring and onboarding, process improvement, data governance, and workforce intelligence initiatives.

DUTIES

• Analyze workforce data related to staffing, vacancies, attrition, retirement eligibility, hiring, onboarding, workforce demographics, workload, skills gaps, and organizational capacity.
• Develop workforce forecasts, gap assessments, staffing models, trend analyses, and scenario-based recommendations.
• Create and maintain dashboards, scorecards, recurring reports, data visualizations, staffing trackers, and executive summaries.
• Validate and reconcile information obtained from human capital systems, spreadsheets, surveys, and program offices.
• Identify data-quality concerns, reporting inconsistencies, workforce risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Translate complex workforce information into concise findings and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support Core HCM and HR technology modernization through requirements gathering, virtual stakeholder interviews, business-rule documentation, user stories, use cases, and implementation planning.
• Document current-state and future-state business processes, workflows, roles, dependencies, decision points, and system requirements.
• Facilitate virtual working sessions with DHS process owners, HR subject-matter experts, data owners, security personnel, IT teams, and program leadership.
• Review applicable DHS and Office of Personnel Management policies and guidance and translate requirements into operational recommendations.
• Evaluate human capital programs and processes to identify inefficiencies, risks, control gaps, and opportunities for standardization, automation, or improved customer service.
• Support approved artificial intelligence and automation use cases while maintaining appropriate security, privacy, quality-control, and human-oversight requirements.
• Prepare executive briefings, decision papers, white papers, presentations, standard operating procedures, meeting materials, and status reports.
• Track project milestones, actions, risks, issues, decisions, dependencies, and performance measures.
• Support recruitment, hiring, personnel-security coordination, onboarding, workforce deployment, and employee-lifecycle activities as assigned.
• Coordinate data calls and ensure submissions are accurate, complete, timely, and appropriately documented.
• Organize and maintain project documentation, knowledge repositories, and SharePoint content.
• Protect sensitive workforce information and personally identifiable information in accordance with DHS privacy, cybersecurity, records-management, and acceptable-use requirements.
• Perform additional human capital analysis and program-support duties consistent with contract requirements.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, organizational development, data analytics, information systems, or a related discipline. Relevant professional experience may substitute for education when permitted by the contract

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four or more years of relevant experience in human capital, workforce planning, HR analytics, management consulting, program analysis, organizational improvement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex quantitative and qualitative information and develop clear, defensible recommendations.
• Working knowledge of the employee lifecycle and core HR functions, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, benefits, retirement, or HR operations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, or visual analyses using Power BI, Tableau, or a comparable business-intelligence platform.
• Strong professional writing, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet firm deadlines, and produce accurate work in a remote, fast-paced client environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, communicate proactively, and collaborate effectively with geographically dispersed teams.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a High-Risk Public Trust or equivalent federal client access.This role supports sensitive federal programs and involves elevated access to systems and data.
• Position requires the current ability to obtain and maintain required access without interruption in alignment with long-term program needs.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience supporting DHS, OCHCO, another federal agency, or a federal consulting engagement.
• Familiarity with federal human capital frameworks, workforce-planning practices, HR data, and Core HCM modernization.
• Experience supporting HR shared services, workforce transformation, or HR technology implementation.
• Experience with business-process mapping, requirements analysis, data governance, change management, or continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of Power Query, SQL, data modeling, statistical analysis, or workflow-automation tools.
• Experience preparing materials for senior executives or facilitating cross-functional federal working groups.
• Relevant certification such as SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Power BI, or an equivalent credential.

ABOUT APV

APV is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or marital status.