PeopleAK
Job Overview
Vice President of Human Resources
— Anchorage, AK (Fully in-office) $180,000+ DOE and robust benefits As Vice President of Human Resources, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the people strategy for a fast-paced, mission-driven government contracting organization. This is a highly visible leadership role where your expertise in federal contracting requirements, compliance standards (FAR, DFARS, SCA), and security clearance protocols will directly influence business success. Beyond compliance, you’ll have the opportunity to drive real impact—building strong talent pipelines, advancing leadership development, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a workplace culture rooted in integrity, performance, and continuous growth. As a trusted member of the executive leadership team, you’ll partner with business leaders to align HR strategy with organizational goals, ensuring that people remain the foundation of innovation, resilience, and long-term success. Responsibilities
Day to day: Provide strategic leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals and government contracting requirements. Ensure compliance with federal regulations (SCA, FAR, DFARS, EEO, OFCCP, ITAR, and security clearance protocols). Drive policies that promote integrity and accountability. Lead talent acquisition and retention strategies for cleared and skilled professionals. Foster employee engagement and performance, and oversee conflict resolution. Design competitive, cost-effective compensation and benefits programs. Strengthen leadership at all levels through coaching and development. Guide organizational change in response to evolving contract needs and business growth. Manage HR operations—including benefits administration, compliance audits, reporting, and HRIS systems. Remain flexible to take on additional responsibilities that advance the organization’s success. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; master’s degree preferred. 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in government contracting or a regulated industry. In-depth knowledge of government contracting HR requirements, SCA, FAR, DFARS, ITAR, security clearance processes, and compliance mandates. Proven experience in talent acquisition and retention for cleared or specialized workforce. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing HR strategies that support business growth. Experience working with labor unions or managing collective bargaining agreements is a plus. SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strategic Thinking & Execution Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Talent Management & Leadership Development Employee Relations & Communication Change Management & Organizational Development Data-Driven Decision Making Ethical Judgment & Integrity Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit and talk, or hear. The employee may use repeated motions including arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Vision abilities required include close vision. During visits to areas of operations, the employee may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather, and occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
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Vice President of Human Resources
— Anchorage, AK (Fully in-office) $180,000+ DOE and robust benefits As Vice President of Human Resources, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the people strategy for a fast-paced, mission-driven government contracting organization. This is a highly visible leadership role where your expertise in federal contracting requirements, compliance standards (FAR, DFARS, SCA), and security clearance protocols will directly influence business success. Beyond compliance, you’ll have the opportunity to drive real impact—building strong talent pipelines, advancing leadership development, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a workplace culture rooted in integrity, performance, and continuous growth. As a trusted member of the executive leadership team, you’ll partner with business leaders to align HR strategy with organizational goals, ensuring that people remain the foundation of innovation, resilience, and long-term success. Responsibilities
Day to day: Provide strategic leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals and government contracting requirements. Ensure compliance with federal regulations (SCA, FAR, DFARS, EEO, OFCCP, ITAR, and security clearance protocols). Drive policies that promote integrity and accountability. Lead talent acquisition and retention strategies for cleared and skilled professionals. Foster employee engagement and performance, and oversee conflict resolution. Design competitive, cost-effective compensation and benefits programs. Strengthen leadership at all levels through coaching and development. Guide organizational change in response to evolving contract needs and business growth. Manage HR operations—including benefits administration, compliance audits, reporting, and HRIS systems. Remain flexible to take on additional responsibilities that advance the organization’s success. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; master’s degree preferred. 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in government contracting or a regulated industry. In-depth knowledge of government contracting HR requirements, SCA, FAR, DFARS, ITAR, security clearance processes, and compliance mandates. Proven experience in talent acquisition and retention for cleared or specialized workforce. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing HR strategies that support business growth. Experience working with labor unions or managing collective bargaining agreements is a plus. SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strategic Thinking & Execution Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Talent Management & Leadership Development Employee Relations & Communication Change Management & Organizational Development Data-Driven Decision Making Ethical Judgment & Integrity Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit and talk, or hear. The employee may use repeated motions including arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Vision abilities required include close vision. During visits to areas of operations, the employee may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather, and occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
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