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Workforce Planning Specialist

Boston, MA · On-site

$94K/yr

The Specialist translates business strategies into actionable workforce insights, analyzing demand, supply, location, and skills, and supports planning discussions leading to effective decisions.

Lego

Senior Workforce Planning Specialist

Tempe, AZ

$59K - $89K/yr

... workforce planning insights to support operational and strategic decisions * Collaborate with planning specialists in all regions with the aim of utilising CSE global operations and time-zones to ...

Lego

Senior Workforce Planning Specialist

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$59K - $89K/yr

... workforce planning insights to support operational and strategic decisions * Collaborate with planning specialists in all regions with the aim of utilising CSE global operations and time-zones to ...

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As of Jul 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for workforce planning specialist in the United States is $71,119.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $86,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Workforce Planning Specialists analyze staffing needs, develop schedules, and optimize labor resources to meet organizational goals. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with workforce management tools, and often involves working in fast-paced environments. It can offer stable employment and opportunities for advancement in various industries.

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A workforce planning specialist analyzes an organization's staffing needs and develops strategies to ensure the right number of employees with the necessary skills are available. They use data analysis, forecasting, and workforce modeling tools to optimize staffing levels, often collaborating with HR and management to align workforce plans with business goals.

What is the role of a workforce planning specialist?

A workforce planning specialist analyzes an organization’s current and future staffing needs to ensure the right talent is available to meet business goals. They use data, forecasting tools, and strategic planning to optimize workforce size, skills, and deployment, often collaborating with HR and management. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of labor market trends are essential for this role.

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The 5 R's of workforce planning are right people, right skills, right time, right place, and right cost. These principles help Workforce Planning Specialists ensure the organization has the appropriate talent to meet its strategic goals by aligning staffing with future needs and optimizing resource allocation.
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Workforce Planning Specialist

OBAN Corporation

Rockville, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Workforce Planning Specialist
Location: This is a hybrid position. Must live in commutable distance to White Flint/ Rockville, MD.
***This position requires an active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance to be considered. ***
Description:
OBAN Corporation is seeking a Workforce Planning Specialist to support a federal agency client. The Workforce Planning Specialist will be part of a new centralized shared services model team. Responsibilities include planning, forecasting, and reporting on current and future staffing needs. Other responsibilities may also include:
  • Recruitment and Talent Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Workforce Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years' relevant experience within a federal agency.
  • Demonstrated excellence in recruitment, talent management, and strategic planning.
  • Demonstrated experience with data management, reporting using Excel and SharePoint.
  • Strong verbal and written skills to be able to interact with a wide variety of staff and senior management.
  • Demonstrated excellence in time and project management skills.
  • Strong problem solving, organizational, and analysis skills.

Required Qualifications:
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the required government security clearances.
  • U.S. Citizen.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience working in Power BI.
  • Certification as a Certified Workforce Planning Professional (CWPP).

Company Summary:
We Help Our Clients Solve Complex Mission-Critical Challenges.
Established in 2008 and based in the Washington Metro Area, OBAN Corporation is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small Business (SDVOSB) and Small Business Administration 8(a) Program Participant that provides practical, strategic, and tactical management solutions to public and private sector clients.
OBAN collaborates with our clients to meet their mission-critical objectives through expert advisory, administrative, and implementation support solutions. We develop and implement efficient and effective near-term and long-term road maps to help our clients navigate through some of their toughest and most complex business challenges.
Benefits:
As a team member at OBAN, you will enjoy:
  • Dynamic work environment
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Federal Holidays
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Training and Development
  • Employee Referral Bonus

OBAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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Industry

Business management consulting

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Vienna, VA, US

Year founded

2008

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