Vice President, Human Resources

Job Description

Job Description

CTEC is a leading technology firm that provides modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government. Headquartered in McLean, VA, CTEC has over 300 team members working on mission-critical systems and projects for agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of Personnel Management. The work we do effects millions of U.S. citizens daily as they interact with the systems we build. Our best-in-class commercial solutions, modified for our customers' bespoke mission requirements, are enabling this future every day.

The Company has experienced rapid growth over the past 3 years and recently received a strategic investment from Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN). In addition to our recent growth in Federal Civilian agencies, we are seeking to expand our capabilities in cloud development and footprint in national-security focused agencies within the Department of Defense and U.S. Intelligence Community.

We are currently seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President, Human Resources to join our leadership team and help drive the continued growth, culture, and operational excellence of the organization.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Human Resources is a hands-on leader responsible for direct administration and execution of Company's human resources operations and people strategy.

Reporting to the CEO, will serve as trusted advisor and Business Partner to corporate leadership, while maintaining direct accountability for day-to-day HR execution and government-contracting environment.

This position is highly execution-oriented and requires independent ownership of HR programs, including onboarding and terminations, payroll and labor compliance, benefits administration, performance management, and employment risk management. Ensures HR infrastructure, controls, and practices scale appropriately to support growth and corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Leadership and Strategic Partnership

• Serve as senior HR advisor and business partner to the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Act as the primary point of accountability for all HR matters for employees, managers, executives, and external partners.
• Administer and oversee core HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, payroll compliance, and HR systems.
• Evaluate and improve organizational structure, policies, and processes to support efficiency and scalability.

Performance Management & Employee Relations

• Administer performance management processes, including goal setting, mid-year and annual reviews, promotions, and corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for employee relations issues, investigations, and disciplinary matters.
• Coach managers on documentation, performance accountability, and effective people management.
• Lead annual compensation planning, including merit increases, bonuses, and retention programs, in partnership with Finance.

Compensation, Benefits & Broker Management

• Oversee and administer employee compensation and benefits programs.
• Lead benefit negotiations and ongoing relationships with insurance brokers and benefits providers.
• Ensure benefit offerings remain competitive, compliant, and cost-effective.

Compliance, Risk & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including wage-and-hour and EEO requirements.
• Oversee employment-related compliance supporting government contract requirements, in coordination with Operations and Finance.
• Manage employment risk, including terminations, reductions in force, and policy enforcement.
• Maintain HR compliance calendars, required filings, audit support, and employee handbook policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior leadership
• Demonstrated experience operating as a hands-on HR leader
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance
• Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain confidentiality at the executive level.
• Proven experience leading and managing comprehensive in-house Human Resources functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance, training and development, HRIS administration, and policy development.
• Experience building or modernizing HR departments within growing or evolving organizations, with the ability to balance strategic leadership and hands-on execution.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Strong change management and organizational development experience, particularly in environments undergoing operational scaling, restructuring, or transformation
• Experience selecting, implementing, and optimizing HR technology platforms, payroll systems, benefits administration tools, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Demonstrated experience developing employee handbooks, policies, SOPs, and internal HR governance structures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success helping organizations transition from a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) or outsourced HR model to a fully internalized HR operation, including establishing scalable processes, systems, compliance frameworks, and internal HR infrastructure.
• Experience supporting government contracting, professional services, or highly regulated industries preferred.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent senior HR certification preferred.

Work Type: Hybrid: 3 days in McLean HQ office, 2 days remote; flexibility for more in office days as necessary

If you are looking for a fun and challenging environment with talented, motivated people to work with, CTEC is the right place for you. In addition to employee salary, we offer an array of employee benefits including:

• Paid vacation & Sick leave

• Health insurance coverage

• Career training

• Performance bonus programs

• 401K contribution & Employer Match

• 11 Federal Holidays