HR Executive Resources Lead

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Our transition to Kentro in 2025 reflects a rich legacy built upon the foundation of IT Concepts. Rather than leaving ITC behind, we confidently embrace a future centered around the Core of More. By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is hiring an HR Executive Resources Lead.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as USAID’s principal advisor on matters related to SES RIF planning, execution, and documentation.
• Coordinate the SES reduction in force process, including policy interpretation, workforce impact assessment, and communication with stakeholders.
• Lead agency-wide planning and implementation of procedures related to the offboarding of Presidential appointees and other political personnel.
• Maintain compliance with Executive Orders, OPM guidance, and internal HR policies throughout all SES and political personnel transitions.
• Draft and implement offboarding SOPs and checklists for political appointees, ensuring comprehensive clearance and debriefing processes.
• Advise senior officials and coordinate with the White House Liaison Office on transition-related matters.
• Track and report SES and political personnel changes, providing updates to senior leadership and responding to requests from external oversight bodies.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling personnel data and transition documentation.
• Develop or refine policies and internal controls to manage executive transitions with efficiency and transparency.

• Identify risks and recommend strategies to mitigate operational disruptions or compliance issues related to leadership transitions.

Location: Remote, must be willing and able to be on-site in VA on a regular basis

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, Law or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in federal HR or executive personnel management.
• Direct experience coordinating SES transitions, RIFs, or political appointee offboarding is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record managing sensitive or politically nuanced HR initiatives
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders diplomatically.
• Deep understanding of HR compliance, confidentiality, and executive transition protocols.
• Analytical, strategic thinking with attention to legal and reputational risk.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly for multiple audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High emotional intelligence and tact in handling sensitive information and inquiries.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a virtual environment.

Clearance Requirement:

• Must have active DOD Secret clearance.

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finali