Agile Defense
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Government Defense
People Operations Business Partner
McLean, VA, US
Posted on Jan 26, 2026
RegularMid LevelHybridCorporate
Job Description
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1385
Job Title: People Operations Business Partner
Location: Remote/Local to DMV
Department: People Operations Reports To: People Operations Manager
JOB SUMMARY
The People Operations Partner serves as a strategic advisor to assigned business units, partnering with leaders to strengthen performance, capability, and workforce effectiveness. This role focuses on enabling strong people management practices, identifying workforce risks and opportunities, and supporting leaders in building high-performing, accountable teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Partnership with Business Leaders
· Serve as the primary People Operations partner for assigned business units
· Build trusted relationships with leaders to understand business objectives, challenges, and workforce needs
· Advise leaders on organizational design, role clarity, and workforce planning
· Support leaders in navigating complex people matters with sound judgment
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2. Performance Management & Manager Effectiveness
· Coach managers on setting clear performance expectations and accountability standards
· Support performance management cycles, including goal setting, mid-cycle reviews, and year-end evaluations
· Provide guidance on performance documentation and corrective action planning
· Promote consistent performance standards and decision-making across teams
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3. Workforce Capability & Readiness
· Partner with leaders to assess capability gaps and readiness risks
· Support workforce planning and role clarity initiatives
· Collaborate with the Employee Growth & Experience team to align development efforts with business needs
· Provide insight into skill gaps, talent risks, and succession considerations
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4. Employee Relations Intake & Risk Identification
· Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations concerns within assigned groups
· Conduct initial intake, assess risk, and determine appropriate next steps
· Partner with the Employee Relations, Compliance & Policy Lead for investigation and resolution
· Identify patterns or recurring issues and recommend preventative actions
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5. Data-Informed Decision Support
· Analyze workforce trends, performance data, and engagement insights
· Provide leaders with clear, actionable insights to inform decisions
· Support People Operations leadership with data-informed recommendations
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6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Partner closely with:
o Employee Growth & Experience team on capability and development initiatives
o HRIS Analyst on workforce data and reporting
o HR Administrator on operational coordination
o ER & Compliance Lead on risk mitigation
· Ensure alignment and consistency across People Operations functions
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What Success Looks Like in This Role
· Leaders view the Partner as a trusted advisor
· Performance issues are addressed early and effectively
· Workforce risks are identified and mitigated proactively
· Managers demonstrate improved people leadership capability
· People Operations is viewed as a strategic business partner
Qualifications
Education
· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
· PHR or SHRM-CP certification (Preferred)
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Experience
· Minimum of five (5) years of progressive Human Resources or People Operations experience, including demonstrated experience serving as an HR Business Partner
· Demonstrated experience supporting leaders through performance management and workforce challenges
· Experience operating in complex or fast-paced environments
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Skills & Competencies
· Strong consulting and advisory skills
· Ability to influence without authority
· Excellent judgment and discretion
· Analytical and problem-solving capability
· Strong communication and relationship-building skills
About Agile Defense
"Listen. Think. Innovate."
Our goal is to innovate alongside our customers to transform their operations using IT.
We support significant agency programs and work to partner with our customers to deliver quality and innovative IT solutions with our “Listen. Think. Innovate.” philosophy. Our customers include the US Department of Defense and US civil agencies, including Department of State and the Department of Interior.
Let us know how we can bring our innovation approaches and...
Job overview
Employment type
Regular
Experience level
Mid Level
Work type
Hybrid
Department
Corporate
Posted
on Jan 26, 2026
Financials
Type
private
Annual Revenue
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Market Cap
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