Deploy command wide recruitment initiatives, programs and processes that enables the command to source and recruit a highly qualified diverse candidate pool to address critical skill gaps and meet current and future mission requirements.

Serve as the Deputy Program Manager for the Commands National Recruitment Program. Assist with overseeing program execution for developmental recruitment programs and special emphasis recruitment. Serve as subject matter expert for the Naval Acquisition Development Programs, Engineer Scientist Development Program, and Journey Level program .Oversee management and execution of the Naval Acquisition Development Program.Provide strategic and technical direction and guidance to NADP/ESDP/JL… Show more Serve as the Deputy Program Manager for the Commands National Recruitment Program. Assist with overseeing program execution for developmental recruitment programs and special emphasis recruitment. Serve as subject matter expert for the Naval Acquisition Development Programs, Engineer Scientist Development Program, and Journey Level program .Oversee management and execution of the Naval Acquisition Development Program.Provide strategic and technical direction and guidance to NADP/ESDP/JL stakeholders to enable NAVAIR to fulfill Allocations. Provide recruitment strategic support to recruiting program. Assess and evaluate areas for strategic importance, determine areas of improvement, collaborate with national stakeholders, manage recruitment contracts, budget, and Marketing and Branding efforts. Oversee and manage the programs 1M dollar budget. Manage current contract with OPM which provides Recruitment and Marketing support for Command wide recruitment initiatives. Conducts overall recruiting and subprogram analysis. Work with national program leads and resources to implement recommended changes. Work with hiring managers and program stakeholders to address and research complex hiring and recruitment strategies and day to day inquiries. NAVAIR lead for the Navy SYSCOM Diversity and Affinity Group Partnership. Work with Navy Commands to attend Diversity events to recruit a diverse applicant pool while creating process efficiencies and cutting costs. Work with Affinity group teams such as the HEAT, APAT and IWD team to conduct analysis on current recruitment related processes and programs and look for ways to improve and create process/program efficiencies. Prepare and provide leadership and stakeholder' s updates on program execution. Responsible for the development and deployment of the Command Careers Website. Develop marketing materials and strategies to position the command as an employer of choice. Show less

Serve as the Program Administrator/Lead for the NAWCAD Patuxent River Recruiting Program. Lead a team of 5 Civilians and 7 Contractors. Oversee day-to-day recruitment program operations. Implement recruitment strategies for entry, mid career and specialized recruitment programs. Responsible for managing the execution of NAVAIRs entry level programs, journey level programs, the recruitment of Individuals with Disabilities and Wounded Warriors.Use multiple media sources and social networks to… Show more Serve as the Program Administrator/Lead for the NAWCAD Patuxent River Recruiting Program. Lead a team of 5 Civilians and 7 Contractors. Oversee day-to-day recruitment program operations. Implement recruitment strategies for entry, mid career and specialized recruitment programs. Responsible for managing the execution of NAVAIRs entry level programs, journey level programs, the recruitment of Individuals with Disabilities and Wounded Warriors.Use multiple media sources and social networks to create marketing and advertisement strategy to aggressively recruit and fill vacancies.Explore new recruitment strategies to enhance our branding.Provide strategic and tactical guidance to Acquisition customers to enable NAVAIR to fulfill identified acquisition allocation and requirements. Provide guidance and direction in accordance with established regulations to customers and stakeholders on recruitment, staffing, hiring and compensation programs, policies and procedures. Senior Consultant to the NAVAIR NAIP/NAAP programs. Develop strategic and tactical recruitment techniques and tools to assist career field managers with fulfilling designated NADP billet allocations. Oversee and provide input on the execution of million dollar recruitment program budget.Participated in defending FY12/13 budget.Develop and provide recruiter training annually. In collaboration with EEO scheduled outstanding diversity speaker to provide diversity training to hiring managers and command recruiters.Served as Technical Panel Lead for personnel contract. Support National Recruitment subprogram areas with analytical and program management oversight and support. Assist National Recruitment Program Manager with National program operations.Co-Lead marketing and branding campaign contract effort with National Program Manager. Assist national program lead with the development and briefing of program initiatives at the monthly 7.0 Integrated Program Review (IPR). Write up program Award nominations. Show less

NAVAIRPatuxent River, MD United States11/2009 - 08/2010Salary: 89,033.00 USD Per YearHours per week: 40 Pay Plan: YA Grade: 02 Management Specialist (This is a federal job) Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: T&E program manager for the Engineering and Scientist Development Program (ESDP), Naval Acquisition Development Programs (NADP), and management development programs such as NLDP and ELDP. Maintain metrics on all developmental programs. Ensure… Show more NAVAIRPatuxent River, MD United States11/2009 - 08/2010Salary: 89,033.00 USD Per YearHours per week: 40 Pay Plan: YA Grade: 02 Management Specialist (This is a federal job) Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: T&E program manager for the Engineering and Scientist Development Program (ESDP), Naval Acquisition Development Programs (NADP), and management development programs such as NLDP and ELDP. Maintain metrics on all developmental programs. Ensure execution of hiring allocations. Advise and consult ESDP’s, AIP’s, and NAAP’s on progression in formal training programs. Responsible for program management of acquisition workforce revitalization funds, including Sections 219 and 852. Serve as the Test and Evaluation National Competency Training Coordinator. Responsible for announcing and tracking completion of mandatory and developmental training requirements. Coordinate T&E Group participation in recruitment events such as job fairs or ESDP meet and greets. Work with hiring managers to coordinate recruitment actions and selections. Work with Competency administrators on a variety of pay setting worksheets, training's, and metrics. Work with Competency Administrators to establish and process promotion, incentive, and reassignment actions. Provide training on NAAP/NAIP program guidelines and procedures to new employees. Assist with the coordination of Journey Level Hiring events on behalf of the Test and Evaluation Department. Show less

Coordinated, planned, registered & scheduled national recruitment events for 8 sites and 4 career fields for NAVAIR's Engineer Scientist Development Program (ESDP), Naval Acquisition Intern Program (NAIP) and Naval Acquisition Associates Program (NAAP).Assisted the Command in recruiting and developing a well qualified, diverse acquisition workforce through streamlining the selection process to include the analysis of diversity metrics and past event success rates.Select career fairs based on… Show more Coordinated, planned, registered & scheduled national recruitment events for 8 sites and 4 career fields for NAVAIR's Engineer Scientist Development Program (ESDP), Naval Acquisition Intern Program (NAIP) and Naval Acquisition Associates Program (NAAP).Assisted the Command in recruiting and developing a well qualified, diverse acquisition workforce through streamlining the selection process to include the analysis of diversity metrics and past event success rates.Select career fairs based on our diversity goals and areas of low participation.Develop diversity partnerships.Develop national recruiter schedule.Design, plan and present training to 250 Recruiters. Perform market research for recruitment materials contract. Manage the execution of approximately 200 NAIP/NAAP allocations per fiscal year.Develop bi-weekly quick glance metrics to provide hiring status for Acquisition Development Programs. Analyze metrics on event success, program acceptance rate, declination rate and overall execution rate by command and competency.Determine recruitment strategy and develop recruitment schedule conducive to meeting each career fields hiring requirements.Recruit at career fairs and national diversity events. Coordinated and supported journey level outplacement events.Coordinated implementation of NSPS.Serve as NSPS consultant for Acquisition Program customers. Implement pay flexibilities in accordance with NSPS regulations and policies. Work with managers to use the Expedited Hiring Authority to bring on highly skilled acquisition professionals. Initiated and coordinate partnership with University of Maryland externship program to develop a pipeline of qualified applicants.Basic knowledge of shared service and local budget.Developed marketing strategy to meet command hiring goals.Contributed to the design and development of the new NAVAIR branding campaign including enhancements to our marketing materials and website. Show less