Career Advisor

The Career Advisor plays a pivotal role in supporting employees’ professional growth by helping them understand their career advancement roadmap and guiding them toward success. This position was designed to enhance intentional employee mobility across Leidos by engaging in targeted outreach to those employees with critical skills, transferable skills and/or interest in developing those skills aligned to critical talent segments that support Leidos strategy, NorthStar 2030.

The Career Advisor provides personalized career coaching, identifying development opportunities, and equipping employees with the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve their long-term career goals. The ideal candidate is passionate about talent development, has a strong understanding of career progression frameworks, and is skilled at fostering employee engagement and retention through strategic career planning.

Career Coaching & Development Planning:

• Conduct one-on-one career coaching sessions to assess employees’ career aspirations, strengths, and development needs.
• Develop individualized career roadmaps that outline potential career paths, skill gaps, and required competencies.
• Offer guidance on lateral and vertical career movements and professional growth strategies.
• Identify skills gaps and recommend relevant training, mentorship programs, and certifications.

Career Mobility Counseling:

• Provide resume & interview tips and connect employees with internal opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations.
• Provide clarity on promotion criteria, required skills, and experiences for different roles.
• Ensure employees understand internal mobility opportunities and how to network effectively within the organization.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with HR, Talent Management & Mobility, Talent Acquisition, Communications and Leadership to support career growth initiatives.
• Work closely with leaders to align employee aspirations with business needs.
• Advocate for career advancement opportunities and help create a culture of internal mobility.

Skills Needed:

• Business Acumen: Understand and apply knowledge of operations, strategies, and financial principles to make effective decisions and drive organizational success. 
• Connector: Build and maintain networks with a variety of employees and leaders.
• Credibility: Demonstrate strong understanding of the subject matter and be seen as reliable partner.
• Interpersonal Communications: Provide coaching for employees and consult with leaders and various stakeholders.
• Learning Agility: Develop knowledge in critical talent segment for employee population you will serve.
• Resourcefulness: Know where to reach out for info; provide directions to employees on how to get things done.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business, Psychology, or a related field. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years of experience in career coaching, talent development, HR, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of career pathing, internal mobility strategies, and workforce development.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and active listening skills.
• Ability to build trust, provide constructive feedback, and inspire employees to take ownership of their careers.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with HR systems, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and career development frameworks.

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.