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BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON: INTEGRATED TECHNICAL TALENT SYSTEM<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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In early 2022, Booz Allen Hamilton decided to build and invest in both reskilling and upskilling programs and an Integrated Technical Talent System to combine and connect Talent Development, Talent Acquisitions, and Talent Mobility across the business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Program Details<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Booz Allen\u2019s Integrated Technical Talent System unifies the following five human capital components into a single platform to achieve efficiency:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1. Talent footprint:<\/strong>\u00a0The aim was to develop centralized hiring, a common taxonomy of job skills, and a standardized approach for baselining needed talent to get ahead of demand. The new framework narrowed more than 2,000 job families down to 220, with approximately 125 aligned to the company\u2019s technology business model. In addition, Booz Allen leverages comprehensive digital profiles for all employees to increase growth and mobility. These profiles pull information from multiple systems to identify employees\u2019 education, experience, skills, and aspirations, enabling employees to identify mentoring, development, and networking opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Pipeline:<\/strong>\u00a0Booz Allen analyzed job openings across the firm and interviewed business unit leaders about the skills that are hardest to find in the talent market. Through that analysis, they identified four certification topics:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure certifications<\/li>\n
  • DevSecOps certification<\/li>\n
  • Databricks Data Science and Engineering certifications<\/li>\n
  • Cyber Threat Hunter certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Incorporating more lab than lecture, design for the pipeline program focused on measurement (pre-course assessment), modality (cohort environment), applied training (final capstone project), engagement (virtual community, fireside chats, and mentoring circles), and post-program support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    3. Skill building:<\/strong>\u00a0The company\u2019s FlexEd benefit covers academic assistance, functional and technical training, licenses, and certifications. Digital badges\u2014for industry certification or those created to validate internal knowledge, skills, and abilities\u2014 validate an earner\u2019s accomplishments, skills, or competencies in a specific area and proficiency level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    4. Talent Marketplace:<\/strong>\u00a0This matches people to potential opportunities and roles based on their skills, interests, and preferences. Booz Allen\u2019s Accelerator provides additional support for connecting talent to their interests and ambitions across the firm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    5. Career journey:<\/strong>\u00a0To support the career journey, the firm created Technical Experience Groups (TXGs). These firm-sponsored, member-led communities of interest create a line of sight and new connections between colleagues with skills and interests in a particular technical field. TXGs facilitate networking and professional development, connect members of the community with new career paths and opportunities, and encourage the development of original thought leadership and intellectual property.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Results<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    Booz Allen has upskilled and reskilled 1,733 employees through its Talent Development programs. Additionally, 2,766 employees have been awarded a badge. Upskilling programs facilitated over the last year resulted in a 60 percent increase in AWS certifications and an 82 percent increase in foundational AWS certifications. Some 346 employees saw immediate career mobility\/ advancement upon completing the Emergent Certification program. Booz Allen filled 1,450-plus externally posted positions with internal candidates in fiscal year 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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