Associate Director, HR Transformation & Enablement

Accenture Federal Services

$150,900 - $301,900 / year

Arlington, VAFull-timeOn-siteExpert

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At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The Mission

We are seeking an action-oriented Associate Director, HR Transformation & Enablement to lead the design and implementation of our future-state, AI-first HR operating model. This leader will drive HR process modernization and AI-enabled transformation, partnering closely with the CIO organization on HR technology strategy and investments, while overseeing People Analytics & Insights and select HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) or HR Shared Services. The goal is to deliver higher-quality HR services by leveraging technology, AI, automation, and workforce insights to simplify operations and enable HR teams to focus on strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the CIO organization to shape the HR technology strategy and roadmap, including solution evaluations, vendor selection, business case development, and investment prioritization.

Drive AI-first HR transformation by redesigning and simplifying workflows, deploying agentic AI and automation, and shifting routine work to technology-enabled solutions.

Lead organizational change and adoption of new technologies and ways of working through stakeholder engagement, training, and process modernization.

Advance People Analytics & Insights capabilities to deliver proactive workforce insights, forecasting, and decision support for HR and business leadership.

Lead select HR COE functions and/or HR Shared Services, with a focus on operational excellence, service quality, and continuous improvement.

Core Partnerships & Direct Leadership

Serve as the primary HR functional partner to the CIO organization, collaborating on technology strategy, solution selection, implementation, and ongoing modernization.

Partner with HR leadership, business stakeholders, and enterprise Reinvention teams to align transformation initiatives with business priorities.

Lead People Analytics & Insights and select HR COE teams and/or HR Shared Services, based on candidate experience and expertise.

How Success Is Measured

Establishment of a jointly developed HR technology roadmap, investment strategy, and multiyear transformation plan.

Successful deployment and adoption of AI-enabled workflows that measurably reduce manual administrative work and free capacity for strategic HR activities.

Improved HR service quality, efficiency, and employee experience through simplified processes and modern technology.

Elevation of People Analytics to provide proactive, actionable insights that inform workforce and enterprise planning.

Strong operational discipline and measurable improvements in areas of direct leadership responsibility.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including demonstrated success leading HR technology initiatives, operating model transformation, and cross-functional change programs.

Proven experience partnering with IT organizations to develop HR technology roadmaps, evaluate and select technology solutions, build investment business cases, and implement modern HR platforms.

Experience deploying AI, automation, or emerging technologies to modernize HR workflows, improve service delivery, and drive business process improvement.

Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, influence stakeholders, and drive adoption of new technologies and ways of working.

Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and work across technology, HR, and business functions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing HR technology solutions in a federal contracting environment, including an understanding of security, regulatory, workforce clearance, and operational requirements.

Experience leading People Analytics, HR Centers of Excellence, or HR Shared Services teams.

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$150,900—$301,900 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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About this role

Accenture Federal Services is looking for an experienced HR leader to architect and execute a modernized, AI-driven HR operating model. In this Associate Director role based in Arlington, you'd partner closely with the CIO organization to develop HR technology strategy, oversee the deployment of AI and automation across HR workflows, and lead teams in People Analytics and select HR service functions. The position sits at the intersection of HR transformation and technology strategy, requiring someone who can translate business needs into technology solutions while managing the organizational change required to make those solutions stick.

Success in this role hinges on your ability to simplify HR operations through intelligent automation, improve service quality and employee experience, and free up HR teams to focus on strategic work. You'll be measured on tangible outcomes: a jointly developed technology roadmap, measurable reductions in manual administrative work, improved HR service metrics, and analytics capabilities that genuinely inform workforce planning. This is not a traditional HR operations role—it demands deep experience leading technology-enabled transformation, influencing senior stakeholders across HR and IT, and navigating the complexities of federal contracting environments.

You'll need at least ten years of progressive HR leadership with proven success in technology initiatives and operating model transformation. Experience partnering with IT on platform selection, business case development, and implementation is essential. Ideally, you've deployed AI or automation to modernize HR processes and have led People Analytics or HR shared services teams. Federal contracting experience and familiarity with security, regulatory, and clearance requirements would strengthen your candidacy. The role is full-time, in-office in Arlington, with a salary range of $150,900 to $301,900.

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