Talent Systems Specialist - On-the-Job Training
The Talent Systems Specialist establishes and administers the systems, data, and integrations that serve as Market/Dean’s (MKD) single source of truth for people operations. Working within an 8(a) EDWOSB defense-focused marketing agency, the Specialist builds out Rippling as the company’s core Human Resources Information System (HRIS), migrates and reconciles legacy candidate and employee data from HubSpot, coordinates with the Operations Specialist on JAMIS Prime integration for contractor personnel data requirements, and develops the phased roadmap for activating additional Rippling modules (benefits administration, identity and access management, IT device policy, onboarding, performance management, recruiting).
The role is systems-forward but grounded in HR context — the Specialist learns data governance, platform administration, and integration design within a working federal-contracting environment.
Access to a personal laptop capable of running standard business software (MKD does not currently provide loaner equipment). Comfort with computer-based administrative or personnel systems. Working proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite, particularly Excel/Google Sheets, for organizing and reviewing structured data. Demonstrated attention to detail and comfort operating within defined processes, checklists, and documentation standards. Ability to handle sensitive or personally identifiable information with discretion. Willingness and ability to learn new software platforms independently through self-paced coursework. No college degree or prior civilian HR/HRIS experience required.
Market/Dean is the creative agency for defense. We bring strategic positioning, performance marketing, and elevated design to the organizations that protect America. With experts who know the industry, get the nuances, and respect the stakes, we make critical work easier to understand and impossible to ignore. Learn more at marketdeanllc.com.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "How do virtual interns stay visible to hiring managers — what worked for past cohorts?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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