Personnel Recruitment and Retention Analyst

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.

1d•$130,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Personnel Recruitment and Retention Analyst to join a dynamic team supporting space mission operations and workforce development at the U.S. Space Force’s Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM). In this role, the analyst will support STARCOM leadership in developing and enhancing strategies to recruit, hire, onboard, and retain top talent across critical mission areas. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with both civilian and military hiring managers to identify workforce requirements, develop targeted recruitment initiatives, and strengthen talent pipelines that support the command’s operational and training missions. The position also involves analyzing workforce data and assessing recruitment and retention initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement, career development, and long-term workforce stability. The analyst will provide data-driven insights, recommendations, and decision-support materials to leadership to improve talent management processes and ensure STARCOM attracts and retains the highly skilled professionals needed to accomplish its mission.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI
10+ years of experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) environments, with emphasis on space systems or related mission areas
Demonstrated success in recruitment and retention strategies within corporate or government environments
Experience tracking and analyzing key workforce metrics, including time-to-hire, offer acceptance rates, employee tenure, and voluntary turnover
Proven ability to conduct detailed analysis of workforce data such as performance evaluations, exit interviews, and employee engagement surveys to identify trends and root causes of attrition
Experience presenting analytical findings and recommendations to leadership using data visualization tools and clear reporting methods
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional briefings and reports for senior stakeholders
Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS), or Master of Engineering (ME) degree in a related field
Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal or defense personnel programs is highly desirable
Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of education

Responsibilities

Develop and recommend strategies to support STARCOM in recruiting, hiring, and retaining highly qualified civilian and military personnel
Collaborate with hiring managers and leadership to identify workforce requirements and develop targeted recruitment approaches for critical mission positions
Design and produce recruitment materials, outreach products, and messaging that effectively communicate STARCOM career opportunities and mission impact
Support hiring efforts by improving candidate sourcing, screening, and onboarding processes to strengthen talent acquisition outcomes
Analyze workforce data to identify trends related to recruitment, retention, employee engagement, and workforce stability
Evaluate current recruitment and retention initiatives and provide recommendations to enhance workforce satisfaction and long-term retention
Prepare briefings, reports, and decision-support materials for STARCOM leadership on workforce planning, recruitment, and talent management strategies