Senior Talent Development Specialist

Requisition ID: 296233

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reston, VA
• Salary Range: $123,400 - 178,500 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Job Summary:

The Senior Talent Development Specialist is a seasoned Talent Management professional responsible for the high-level design, development, and enterprise delivery of talent development programs that align to business strategy and organizational priorities.This role is part of the Talent Management COE and partners closely with the Design and Delivery teams to ensure consistent, high-impact talent development programming across the enterprise, while leveraging analytics, insights, and continuous improvement practices to optimize program effectiveness.

Why This Role Matters:
This role is critical to enabling Bechtel's strategy by ensuring colleagues are equipped with the capabilities needed to contribute to high-performing teams, drive results, and sustain organizational effectiveness at scale.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities:

Program Design & Development
• Works in concert with the COE colleagues to research and recommend new talent development programs and evaluate current ones to drive continuous improvement
• Collaborates with Design and Delivery teams to design, develop, and pilot talent development programs, including associated toolkits, facilitator guides, and participant resources
• Supports the development of enterprise talent frameworks, program architectures, and learning journeys
• Contributes to the creation of assessment tools, surveys, and development experiences aligned to talent priorities

Program Delivery & Execution
• Manages the end-to-end delivery of talent development programs across the enterprise scope
• Ensures programs are delivered consistently and aligned to intended design and outcomes
• Supports deployment and/or vendor coordination for talent development experiences
Program Governance & Collaboration
• Provides guidance to Talent Development colleagues on program standards, processes, and delivery expectations
• Partners with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to ensure talent development programs meet evolving business needs
• Collaborates across regions and teams to ensure alignment and scalability of talent development offerings
Data, Analytics & Continuous Improvement
• Partners with Talent Management and Data & Analytics teams to develop and monitor program metrics and dashboards
• Supports evaluation strategies, including surveys, focus groups, and performance data analysis, to assess program effectiveness
• Identifies insights and recommends continuous improvement actions to enhance program impact
• Ensures alignment of talent development programs with broader performance management and talent development processes

Work Environment & Scope
• Works with minimal supervision, exercising independent judgment in program design, delivery, and evaluation
• Addresses diverse and complex Talent Management challenges requiring evaluation of multiple factors and stakeholder needs
• Engages with senior internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive talent development outcomes

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business, or related field and 8-10 years of relevant experience, or 12-14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience working in complex, global organizations is preferred

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Highly skilled Talent Management professional with strong expertise in talent development program design and delivery
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues creatively and effectively, using professional judgment and experience
• Strong analytical capability with experience leveraging metrics, dashboards, and program evaluation methodologies
• Ability to partner with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams across the enterprise
• Experience designing or supporting enterprise-scale talent programs

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

Client-provided location(s): Reston, VA

Job ID: Bechtel-296233

Employment Type: PART_TIME

Posted: 2026-07-01T20:42:25