Kevin Bowen
Smithville,United States
Summary
Results-driven Lead Human Resources Consultant with extensive experience at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, specializing in strategic workforce planning, talent management, and organizational design. Demonstrated expertise in enhancing talent management through innovative succession planning and organizational development initiatives. Proven ability to lead complex projects, leveraging strong project management and teamwork skills to drive operational efficiency and strategic alignment across federal agencies. Committed to fostering a high-performance culture that supports organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
07.2023 - Current
- Lead workforce planning initiatives, advising federal agencies on organizational strategy, restructuring, and workforce optimization.
- Partner with senior leaders and executives to assess organizational challenges and develop strategic workforce solutions, aligning talent needs with mission goals.
- Manage and mentor a team of HR consultants, ensuring consistent methodologies and high-impact project execution.
- Develop and deliver competency models, workforce plans, and succession planning frameworks that drive leadership development and talent retention.
- Conduct executive briefings and facilitate decision-making on workforce transformation initiatives.
Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Designed and executed workforce planning projects, assessing staffing levels, competency gaps, and talent pipelines.
- Led organizational restructuring efforts, providing change management strategies to improve efficiency and engagement.
- Delivered coaching and action planning sessions for leadership succession and development.
- Conducted organizational analyses, including SWOT assessments, workload evaluations, and competency modeling.
Personnel Psychologist
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Led strategic workforce planning services, advising senior leadership on employee engagement and talent optimization.
- Conducted leadership surveys and developed engagement driver toolkits to enhance workplace culture and productivity.
- Provided workforce analytics and strategic insights to support executive decision-making.
Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
06.2011 - 10.2021
- Managed large-scale workforce transformation projects, including strategic alignment, competency modeling, and succession planning.
- Facilitated scenario planning and environmental scans to identify future workforce challenges and opportunities.
- Created career path frameworks and training roadmaps to support employee development and retention.
- Served as Acting Supervisor, leading a team of 11 HR professionals in workforce planning operations.
Education
Master of Science Degree - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Missouri State University
05-2012
Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology
Kansas State University
12.2009
Skills
- Workforce Planning & Organizational Design
- Talent & Succession Management
- Leadership Development
- Strategic Consulting & Change Management
- HR Data Analytics & Workforce Optimization
- Employee Engagement & Culture Transformation
- Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Competency Modeling & Career Pathing
Professional Highlights
- Lead Human Resources Consultant, Specialized in improving organizations through customized solutions in strategic human capital management, organization design, and workload/workforce analysis.
- Portfolio Management, Successfully managed projects across various sectors, with budgets ranging from $100,000 to $2 million. Clients included mid-size government agencies to large Cabinet agencies (DOI, GSA, Treasury, DOE, USCO DOJ, ODNI, VA, etc.)
- Leadership and Mentorship, Led team of HR consultants delivering large-scale workforce planning and human capital management projects, ensuring the professional growth of team members through coaching and training.
Accomplishments
- Superior Performance Awards
- Multiple STAR Awards for Excellence in Teamwork
Certification
- Leadership Assessment Program Level 1
- Strategic Workforce Planning - Human Capital Institute
- Change Management for HR - Human Capital Institute
- Federal Position Management - Graduate School USA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
07.2023 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
03.2022 - 07.2023
Personnel Psychologist
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
10.2021 - 03.2022
Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
06.2011 - 10.2021
- Leadership Assessment Program Level 1
- Strategic Workforce Planning - Human Capital Institute
- Change Management for HR - Human Capital Institute
- Federal Position Management - Graduate School USA
Master of Science Degree - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology
Kansas State University
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