DEVCOM developed its Talent Management framework based on input from its workforce, best practices learned, and momentum gained during the global pandemic in 2020. The framework embraces remote work, flexible work schedules and innovative hiring practices.

One of the most significant aspects of the Talent Management framework is that it provides the opportunity to attract and retain the best talent anywhere by eliminating boundaries and opening previously untapped talent pools. This enables DEVCOM to compete more effectively in an increasingly competitive talent market.

DEVCOM’s ‘work where and when you are most productive’ philosophy is key. Thousands of DEVCOM employees currently collaborate across the globe under the strategic guidance of the Army Futures Command, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to empower the American Warfighter. DEVCOM strives to increase collaboration by forming geographically dispersed, cross-competency/cross-organization teams to rapidly deliver integrated solutions.

Providing work flexibilities is a major component of DEVCOM’s competency-driven Talent Management Strategy. The defined competencies serve as a basis for implementing new strategies.

DEVCOM’s Talent Management implementation plan includes working through security and IT challenges, reevaluating facility and infrastructure use, and exploring the balance between mission requirements and employees’ preferences. DEVCOM also plans to retrain supervisors to manage hybrid teams and help remote employees establish work/life balance.

DEVCOM will continue to prioritize engaging with employees through open communication, active listening, productive feedback, considering employees’ preferences, and continuous professional development and coaching.