Description
At Red Drum, we solve the world’s most complex data challenges. Our Mission is to develop cutting-edge data solutions that protect our nation’s freedoms and expand our global intelligence capabilities.
We are seeking a highly organized and adaptable People Operations Specialist to support a wide range of operational, HR, Security, and employee experience functions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment and enjoys wearing multiple hats.
You will play a key role in shaping the employee experience, ensuring HR and Security compliance, and improving internal processes. This position will continue to evolve as the company grows.
Requirements
People Operations & Employee Experience
• Manage company events end-to-end, including planning, budgeting, vendor coordination,
and post-event analysis
• Manage employee engagement efforts (welcome packages, birthday cards, etc.)
• Analyze employee feedback (surveys, engagement data) and recommend and implement
improvements
• Oversee company swag strategy, vendor selection, and inventory management
• Develop internal and external communications, including the company newsletter,
website, and LinkedIn
• Create and maintain branded materials and communications to support company
initiatives
HR Operations & Compliance
• Administer and continuously improve HR processes across onboarding, offboarding,
benefits, and employee records
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulations, including ACA and EEO
reporting, by developing and implementing internal processes and managing required
reporting
• Own and maintain the employee handbook, ensuring policies remain current, compliant,
and effectively communicated
• Partner with leadership to identify HR-related challenges and recommend solutions
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a seamless and compliant
employee experience
• Administer HRIS (Paylocity), ensuring data accuracy and integrity
• Support benefits administration, including enrollment, employee education, and issue
resolution
Security Operations Support (Assistant Facility Security Officer)
• Work with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) to administer personnel security processes,
including taking ownership of and debriefing employee’s clearances, Visitor Requests
(VRs) and Periodic Reinvestigations (PRs)
• Coordinate and track annual security training and requirements
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance security operations
• Opportunity to obtain or utilize a Top Secret clearance
Qualifications
• 2–4 years of experience in HR, operations, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent
experience)
• Active Top Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple
priorities
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proactive, self-starter with a willingness to take on a variety of responsibilities
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement
solutions
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting government contracting environments
• Familiarity with security processes
Additional Requirements
• Must be local to Maryland
• Ability to attend occasional in-person events and manage local logistics as needed
Benefits:
RedDrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Red Drum we develop cutting-edge data solutions that protect our nation’s freedoms and expand our global intelligence capabilities. Our vision is to distinguish ourselves within the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense as industry leaders in Full Stack Development, Cloud Computing, Data Warehousing, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. We understand that achieving this vision is only possible by employing the industry’s strongest and brightest engineers, and why we’ve created a culture that delivers the type of company you’ve always dreamed of working for.
Red Drum was founded on the principle of putting employees first. It’s a simple phrase commonly used in our industry but usually forgotten as businesses grow. At Red Drum we consider employee impact in every decision we make. We’ve assembled a winning management team with strong past performance in building and operating as an employee first company. We’re not driven by profit margins, but by creating a culture of engagement that enables everyone to be their best.
To attract the best and brightest team members you must offer top pay and benefits, however at Red Drum, we take it a step further by positioning our employees into the industry’s most technically appealing programs. Additionally, we are committed to our employee’s own personal career development goals and make it a priority to meet with them regularly to discuss and support these goals.
We encourage you to speak with anyone who’s had experience working with our management team to truly understand how we operate and our core values. Our goal is to position Red Drum into mission focused, data driven programs that create continued opportunities and will also assist in generating significant past performance as we position for prime opportunities.