Talent Development Program Manager

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT 
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:
As our Talent Development Program Manager you will lead BWXT’s enterprise-wide succession planning process, turning talent, competency, assessment, and performance data into clear insights that guide leadership decisions. You will partner with senior leaders and HR teams to shape leadership pipeline strategy, support strategic talent discussions, and ensure succession insights inform development and performance programs. As the owner of our talent frameworks, tools, and analytics, you will strengthen BWXT’s leadership bench and help reduce workforce risk, supporting the company’s long-term talent strategy.

Location:

United States - remote

 Your Day to Day as the Talent Development Manager:     

• Lead BWXT’s enterprise succession planning cycle, facilitating senior leadership discussions and delivering clear, data-driven analytics and workforce risk insights.
• Identify and assess high-potential and ready-now talent in partnership with HRBPs and senior leaders to strengthen the leadership pipeline.
• Integrate BWXT’s Leadership Competency Model into succession and talent processes to ensure consistent, measurable evaluation and development.
• Leverage assessment tools (e.g., SuccessFinder, Hogan, PI) to inform readiness, potential, and development priorities.
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards that synthesize performance, competency, assessment, and mobility data into actionable insights.
• Equip HRBPs and leaders with tools, training, and guidance to enable strong succession, talent review, and development planning practices.
• Manage and evolve talent frameworks, governance, and tools to ensure clarity, consistency, and continuous improvement across all talent processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field; Master’s in HR, OD, Leadership, or related discipline preferred.
• 10 years of related experience in Talent Management, Organizational Development, Workforce Planning, or related areas, including enterprise-level succession planning and leadership pipeline strategy.
• Demonstrated experience integrating competency models, assessments, performance data, and IDPs into talent decisions.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience producing actionable insights from talent data.
• Proven ability to advise and influence senior leaders, facilitate strategic talent discussions, and partner cross-functionally with Learning, Leadership Development, and Performance Management teams.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of HRIS systems, dashboard development, and talent analytics.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to serve as a credible thought partner.
• Demonstrated ability to balance governance with flexibility, think systemically, and align talent strategy across succession, performance, learning, and assessment processes.
• High attention to detail, strong judgment, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Must be a US citizen. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Power BI experience.
• Experience working with SAP SuccessFactors. 

 Pay: $102,000 - $154,000

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $102,000 and $154,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.