Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.
Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies
The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.
You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.
If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.
As the subject matter expert in a continuous improvement environment, the Principal, Talent Management Programs is responsible for designing, implementing and owning the company’s talent management and performance system architecture, a structured succession planning framework and the annual talent review process including Workday enablement and enterprise-wide adoption. It is an individual contributor role and requires enterprise influence and system ownership.
The position reports to the Senior Director, Talent Acquisition and Performance Management and is part of People based in Denver, CO. This role is Remote and may require travel to various locations such as Folsom and Long Beach CA, Denver and Pueblo CO, and Huntsville AL.
In this role, the essential functions are:
- Design, implement, and manage annual and semi-annual performance review cycles end-to-end, including goal setting, mid-year check-ins, and year-end evaluations.
- Configure and administer performance review workflows, templates, and rating scales within the Workday Talent & Performance module.
- Build and implement a structured succession planning framework that identifies critical roles, assesses bench strength, and develops readiness pipelines across all levels of the organization.
- Lead annual talent review processes using 9-box methodology, including preparation materials, facilitation guides, and post-review action planning.
- Serve as the subject matter expert on talent management best practices, industry benchmarks, and emerging trends in performance and succession methodologies.
- Leverage Workday reporting and dashboards to deliver actionable talent analytics that inform workforce planning, retention strategies, and organizational development decisions.
- Develop and maintain competency frameworks and career pathing resources that support employee development and internal mobility.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners to integrate talent management processes into broader People strategies and ensure alignment with business objectives.
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- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field with 15 or more years of progressive experience in talent management, succession planning, organizational development, and learning & development with a focus on performance management and succession planning.
- Demonstrated experience designing, building, and implementing enterprise-wide annual and semi-annual performance review processes from the ground up.
- Hands-on experience configuring and administering Workday Talent & Performance modules, including performance reviews, talent reviews, calibration, and succession planning.
- Proven ability to facilitate talent calibration and 9-box talent review sessions with senior leaders.
- Strong knowledge of talent assessment methodologies, competency frameworks, and leadership development best practices.
- Experience driving change management in a high-growth organization undergoing significant scaling or transformation while building successful processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the defense, national security, space, or government contracting industry.
Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:
- Travel up to 50%, including the possibility of overnights within the U.S.
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §§ 8101–8106), Executive Order 12564 (Drug-Free Federal Workplace), and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. As a federal contractor, the use of illegal drugs is prohibited as defined under federal law, including marijuana, regardless of state or local laws that may permit such use. All candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment.
- This position is subject to a pre-employment background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
The good faith base salary range for this role is $140,000-$180,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
- Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness and more! No long term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long-term financial security
- Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
- The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission driven environment
Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.