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Employee Engagement Lead (VA ESOM)

Kentro

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Job Description

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.

By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is hiring for Kentro is hiring an Employee Engagement Lead to join its End Point Support and Operations Monitoring (ESOM) Program Management Office (PMO). This role is responsible for designing, managing, and continuously improving a comprehensive employee engagement strategy across a portfolio of projects. This role blends people leadership, data-driven insights, and program management to enhance workforce experience, performance, and organizational effectiveness. The Lead will manage a team of analysts across a portfolio of contracts and partner with program leadership and the Kentro Human Resources Team to align engagement initiatives with business outcomes.

Location: This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a portfolio-wide engagement strategy aligned with organizational goals and priorities.
  • Design initiatives that strengthen morale, collaboration, and overall employee experience; define success metrics, feedback loops, and continuous improvement actions.
  • Continuously evolve the engagement function based on data insights, stakeholder feedback, and shifting business needs.
  • Partner with leaders to embed engagement into delivery practices; identify and mitigate workforce risk, including burnout, attrition, and disengagement.
  • Integrate engagement metrics into reporting and governance; ensure initiatives align with portfolio priorities, timelines, and measurable outcomes. Establish benchmarks, track KPI progress, and deliver dashboards and executive-level briefings.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop analysts; set clear expectations, growth pathways, and cultivate a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
  • Oversee the full engagement survey lifecycle - design, deployment, analysis, and reporting. Translate data into actionable insights, priorities, and recommendations; identify trends, root causes, and key engagement drivers.
  • Support the Kentro performance management and talent development processes by partnering with the Human Resources team on performance improvement and talent development.
  • Design and manage recognition (kudos, awards, etc.) programs that foster accountability and a culture of continuous feedback.
  • Lead internal team communication strategy, including newsletters, messaging, and organizational updates. Promote transparency, alignment, and a consistent culture across the portfolio.
  • Identify skills gaps and training needs across the portfolio, design and coordinate a training program and learning pathway. Partner with HR/L&D to ensure alignment with organizational standards and measure training effectiveness.
  • Build and scale the ESOM's engagement function by establishing governance, processes, tools, and KPIs.
  • Drive continuous improvement through feedback loops, retrospectives, and sustainable engagement solutions.
  • Support the development and operational activities of additional PMO functions and the PMO Team.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
  • 7-10 years of experience in employee engagement, PMO operations, HR strategy, or program management.
  • Experience leading teams and managing cross-functional initiatives in a multi-team and multi-contract environment.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into insights for engagement initiatives and executive-level recommendations.
  • Experience building or maturing an employee engagement function from the ground up.
  • Experience in organizational change management and culture transformation initiatives.
  • Experience supporting a large program or portfolio.
  • Experience in a government or consulting environment.

Clearance Requirement:
  • US Citizen or Green card holder
  • Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance
  • Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents
    • If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully.

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Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let's solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner - Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor's HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees - Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities - virtual and in-person - e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the job link and then click the blue "Apply" button at the top right of Job Description. Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must fully submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position. If you need alternative application methods, please email careers@kentro.us and request assistance.

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us .
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