Talent Management Consultant – Level 3

Northrop Grumman

. Partner with the Talent Management Manager to shape sector talent strategy and priorities, including talent reviews .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,600 - $128,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Talent Management, Employee Development, and Human Resources, with a strong focus on performance management, succession planning, and data-driven talent strategies. Capable of designing and delivering impactful learning content while fostering stakeholder engagement and change management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent Management ProgramsPerformance ManagementSuccession PlanningData AnalysisStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Talent AssessmentEmployee DevelopmentProject ManagementData-Driven SolutionsProfessional Presentations

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingFacilitation SkillsChange LeadershipConsultative SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayEightfoldMicrosoft OfficePower BIAI and Automation

Certifications & Qualifications

Talent Management CertificationOrganizational Development CertificationCoaching Certification

Industry Keywords

HR Business PartnerOrganizational EffectivenessTalent StrategyLeadership PipelineStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Talent Management Manager to shape sector talent strategy and priorities, including talent reviews
Develop and execute sector talent priorities as liaison between Space sector leadership, HR Business Partners, and client organizations
Serve as a subject-matter resource on talent management frameworks, tools, and practices
Translate talent strategy into actionable implementation plans
Strengthen the talent readiness pipeline through performance management, talent assessments, and succession practices
Address near-term succession needs and build a sustainable leadership pipeline
Create and maintain scalable training, tools, and resources that build manager capability and accountability
Design and deliver learning content for HR on consulting, facilitation, and data storytelling
Integrate talent management practices into staffing, development, nomination programs, workforce planning, and succession decision-making
Support change management and adoption through stakeholder engagement, communications, and feedback mechanisms
Leverage emerging tools and technologies, including AI, automation, and analytics
Use talent data and analytics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities and inform talent strategies
Develop working knowledge of Workday talent management functionality and related tools such as Eightfold for reporting, system testing, talent initiatives, and HR guidance
Perform other duties as assigned
Report to the Manager, Talent Management & Readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience in Talent Management, Employee Development, and/or Human Resources Business Partner roles or related disciplines, OR Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience in those roles or related disciplines
An additional 4+ years of experience may be substituted for the degree
Experience leading talent management programs and processes, including performance management, succession planning, talent assessment, and development programs
Experience collaborating with HR and leaders, using a data-driven approach to assess talent needs and design solutions
Ability to create and deliver professional presentations in virtual and in-person settings
Facilitation and presentation skills to meet engagement objectives and audience needs
Proven relationship-building and stakeholder management skills at all levels
Ability to learn quickly, manage multiple projects/clients, mitigate and escalate risk, adapt to shifting priorities, and navigate ambiguity
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
No clearance required to start
Preferred: HR Business Partner, Organizational Effectiveness, or Talent Management experience
Preferred: Internal or external consulting experience in a complex, matrixed organization
Preferred: Relevant certifications in Talent Management, Organizational Development, Coaching, or related disciplines
Preferred: Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint proficiency, including executive-ready materials
Preferred: Working knowledge of Power BI, including dashboards and talent-data visualization
Entrepreneurial mindset and initiative
Ability to connect talent management practices to business priorities and anticipate future talent needs
Proven change leadership and ability to drive adoption of new talent management approaches
Consultative skills and ability to influence without formal authority
Clear and concise verbal, written, and presentation communication
Strong data analysis and project management skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment with sensitive information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility, depending on position
Shift differential, depending on position
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business