Workforce Development Manager

Job Title: Workforce Development Manager

Job Description

The Workforce Development Manager will play a crucial role in planning and developing strategies to meet workforce needs across the organization. This position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to align workforce development activities with organizational goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive employment needs assessments to understand workforce requirements with each department manager.
• Evaluate and determine the appropriateness of contracting with outside vendors to achieve the organization's training goals.
• Work closely with the field leadership team to align workforce development activities with organizational objectives.
• Foster collaborative relationships with the Local Union for seamless integration and development of new hires.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with schools, military organizations, community groups, and other potential sources of talent.
• Represent the organization at career fairs and speaking events to communicate career opportunities.
• Organize and coordinate hiring events in collaboration with specific branches to ensure effective execution and candidate engagement.
• Create, distribute, and manage recruiting brochures and notifications about hiring and career opportunities.
• Coordinate, track, and document comprehensive training programs for new office and field employees.
• Serve as a supportive advocate for new trade professional employees, ensuring their successful integration into the workforce.
  
  

Essential Skills

• 5 to 7 years of experience in Workforce Management.
• Proficiency in human resources, workforce planning, and talent acquisition.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Understanding of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Self-starter, dependable, and capable of speaking in front of large groups.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Adept at speaking and relating to high school students, school administrators, electricians, project managers, and leadership.
• Ability to work independently in various environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Workforce Development, Education, or a related field of study is preferred.
• Previous experience as an instructor is preferred.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) is preferred.
• Understanding of the IBEW is preferred.
  
  

Work Environment

The organization offers a great family culture and is experiencing a growth rate of 30% year after year. The role requires flexibility to work independently across different environments and includes occasional travel. The work involves engaging with diverse groups, including high school students, electricians, and leadership, to foster talent acquisition and workforce development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $62.50/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sterling,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.