Leadership Development Lead

Peraton

. Serve as a strategic subject matter expert in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise leader development strategies and experiences .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $86,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing leadership development strategies aligned with organizational goals, utilizing talent insights and data analytics to enhance leader effectiveness and program impact. Proficient in competency modeling and developing scalable solutions for diverse leader types and levels.

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Leadership Development Program DesignCompetency ModelingTalent ManagementData Analytics for Leadership InsightsStakeholder Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Leadership Development FrameworkCurriculum DevelopmentProgram ManagementTalent Insights AnalysisOrganizational Development

Soft Skills

Strong Facilitation SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityPresentation SkillsWritten Communication SkillsVerbal Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

Government Contracting IndustryHR Business PartnerHigh-Potential Talent ProgramsLeadership CompetenciesWorkforce Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic subject matter expert in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise leader development strategies and experiences
Strengthen the organization’s leader and program manager pipeline by building differentiated development opportunities for different leader types
Partner with business leaders, Human Resources Business Partners, and key stakeholders to identify critical capabilities and translate business needs into targeted development solutions
Use talent insights, data, and best practices to evaluate and improve leader development strategies and programs
Assess organizational leadership needs and translate business priorities, talent data, and workforce trends into development strategies
Implement enterprise leadership development strategies aligned with corporate growth objectives and workforce priorities
Advise senior leaders and HR partners on leadership development
Establish and evolve leadership competencies and behavioral expectations across leadership levels, including program and project managers
Integrate competency models into selection, performance, talent reviews, succession planning, and career mobility
Design scalable leadership development solutions
Manage the design, development, and delivery of leadership programs, academies, workshops, and learning experiences
Create differentiated development experiences for leaders based on type, level, performance, organizational needs, and career aspirations
Develop curriculum focused on leadership and program management capabilities
Integrate mentoring, coaching, action learning, simulations, stretch assignments, and other on-the-job experiences
Develop programs, tools, and resources to strengthen leader effectiveness
Develop individual strategies and plans for high-potential and emerging talent
Partner with leaders and HR Business Partners to identify high-potential talent and leadership capability gaps
Design experiences that accelerate readiness for expanded roles
Establish metrics and evaluation approaches to assess effectiveness and business impact
Analyze participation, promotion, retention, internal mobility, succession readiness, and leadership capability data
Use talent and workforce analytics to identify capability gaps and talent risks
Gather feedback and continuously improve leadership programs
Present program outcomes, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders
Build partnerships across Talent Management, HR Business Partners, and business leaders
Influence and collaborate across the organization without relying on formal authority
Stay current on leadership development research, practices, technology, and trends
Serve as a trusted advisor and thought leader on leadership development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience in talent management, leadership development, organizational development, HR, or a related discipline
12+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Experience designing and implementing leadership-development programs at scale
Experience designing, implementing, or managing a Leadership Development Framework and associated Competency Models, including defining proficiency levels, career paths, and aligned development solutions for multiple leader types and levels
Ability to translate business strategy into practical talent-development initiatives
Experience with competency modeling
Experience with high-potential talent programs
Experience with program manager development
Strong facilitation and presentation skills, including experience presenting to senior executives
Strong project-management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to influence leaders without direct authority
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be a US citizen
Desired: Experience working in the government contracting industry
Desired: Experience working in HR as an HRBP or other talent-focused role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus