Jo Ann Bjornson
Chief Human Resources Officer at V2X Inc- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Deborah Lee James
I had the pleasure of working with Jo Ann when I led Communications and Government Affairs at SAIC. She was a great HR business partner who understood the business strategy and drove what needed to be done to achieve objectives. I found her to be a big picture thinker, an effective problem solver and a great team builder and communicator. With Jo Ann, I felt I had a true business partner who was committed to ensuring the organization’s success.
Mark Sopp
It was a pleasure to work along Jo Ann’s side for several years. She’s a true HR pro; abundantly capable of leading teams and driving contemporary
Deborah Lee James
I had the pleasure of working with Jo Ann when I led Communications and Government Affairs at SAIC. She was a great HR business partner who understood the business strategy and drove what needed to be done to achieve objectives. I found her to be a big picture thinker, an effective problem solver and a great team builder and communicator. With Jo Ann, I felt I had a true business partner who was committed to ensuring the organization’s success.
Mark Sopp
It was a pleasure to work along Jo Ann’s side for several years. She’s a true HR pro; abundantly capable of leading teams and driving contemporary
Deborah Lee James
I had the pleasure of working with Jo Ann when I led Communications and Government Affairs at SAIC. She was a great HR business partner who understood the business strategy and drove what needed to be done to achieve objectives. I found her to be a big picture thinker, an effective problem solver and a great team builder and communicator. With Jo Ann, I felt I had a true business partner who was committed to ensuring the organization’s success.
Mark Sopp
It was a pleasure to work along Jo Ann’s side for several years. She’s a true HR pro; abundantly capable of leading teams and driving contemporary
Deborah Lee James
I had the pleasure of working with Jo Ann when I led Communications and Government Affairs at SAIC. She was a great HR business partner who understood the business strategy and drove what needed to be done to achieve objectives. I found her to be a big picture thinker, an effective problem solver and a great team builder and communicator. With Jo Ann, I felt I had a true business partner who was committed to ensuring the organization’s success.
Mark Sopp
It was a pleasure to work along Jo Ann’s side for several years. She’s a true HR pro; abundantly capable of leading teams and driving contemporary
Credentials
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SHRM-SCP
SHRMApr, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Facilitator
Development Dimensions InternationalJan, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Compensation Professional
WorldatWorkJan, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) Certification
HR Certification Institute - HRCIJun, 2006- Nov, 2024
Experience
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V2X Inc
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief Human Resources Officer
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Leidos
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Vice President, Human Resources Executive
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2018 - 2023
Led the HR organization for the Leidos business focused on Health IT, managed services and life sciences with 10,000 employees and $2.7B in annual revenues across federal and commercial markets. Designed and executed strategies to attract and retain talent enabling the business to successfully realize its operational and growth goals. Represented the Health business on the Executive Leadership Team that set company-wide strategy and agenda.
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Vice President, Human Resources
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2013 - 2018
HR leader for the corporate organization responsible for governance and enterprise-wide leadership of Leidos' $11B business of 40,000 employees. Partnered with C-suite executives to align corporate HR strategy with business needs of the functions. Built, coached, and led a team of HR professionals that supported a geographically dispersed workforce to ensure financial and operational success and business continuity through divestiture of SAIC and subsequent merger and acquisition of Lockheed… Show more HR leader for the corporate organization responsible for governance and enterprise-wide leadership of Leidos' $11B business of 40,000 employees. Partnered with C-suite executives to align corporate HR strategy with business needs of the functions. Built, coached, and led a team of HR professionals that supported a geographically dispersed workforce to ensure financial and operational success and business continuity through divestiture of SAIC and subsequent merger and acquisition of Lockheed Martin’s IS&GS business.
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SAIC
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Vice President, Human Resources Director
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2007 - 2013
Business partner and coach to corporate C-suite executives and their subordinate functions. Directed HR team in daily activities, ensuring financial and operational success of client groups. Led organization through company headquarters relocation and establishment of a shared services model for critical support functions.
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Corporate Compensation Consultant
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2006 - 2007
Strategized, developed, and administered compensation programs that supported recruitment and retention of top talent to support ambitious business targets. Counseled leaders on proposal efforts and acquisitions through compensation plan development and labor category alignment. Conducted job evaluations, market benchmarking, survey participation and analysis, regulatory compliance matters, and audit response.
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HR Business Partner
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2004 - 2006
Implemented HR initiatives to support business with highly cleared IT and intelligence professionals operating around the world and led HR team in executing people strategy. Partnered with management to drive attainment of aggressive business development targets.
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Sr. Technical Recruiter
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2001 - 2004
Recruited highly-cleared professionals for diverse domestic and international roles to support business development needs. Won Group Administrative Excellence Award for recruiting achievements on a major contract win.
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Marymount University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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2011 - 2011
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Government Contract Solutions
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McLean, Virginia, United States
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Recruiter
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2001 - 2001
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UUNET
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Ashburn, Virginia, United States
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Technical Recruiter
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2000 - 2001
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Electronic Data Systems
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Recruiter
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1998 - 2000
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Education
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University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business
Executive MBA -
Marymount University
M.A., HR Management -
University of Virginia
B.A., Spanish
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