Jeff P.

About Jeff P.

Jeff Paul is a senior talent and growth leader at DeNOVO Solutions, supporting mission-critical engineering and intelligence programs across the Department of War and Intelligence Community. With more than 24 years of professional experience, Jeff operates at the intersection of workforce strategy, organizational design, and business execution - ensuring talent, operations, and growth objectives are aligned to mission outcomes.In his role, Jeff leads enterprise talent acquisition and marketing strategy, overseeing executive recruiting, workforce planning, proposal support, and data-driven decision-making. He builds and scales talent pipelines that support both current program execution and future growth, while partnering closely with executive leadership, business development, and technical stakeholders to shape staffing strategies that withstand the realities of federal contracting.Jeff is recognized for developing disciplined, repeatable processes that enable organizations to scale without sacrificing quality, compliance, or culture. His leadership extends beyond hiring - spanning brand positioning, recruiter development, performance analytics, and operational maturity. He is frequently relied upon to translate complex requirements into executable staffing and growth strategies that strengthen competitive posture and long-term sustainability.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Manager

   DeNOVO Solutions, LLC

   Nov 2019 — Present · Aurora, CO, US

   In my role leading Talent Acquisition and Marketing at DeNOVO Solutions, I am responsible for the design, execution, and continuous evolution of enterprise talent strategy supporting mission-critical engineering and intelligence programs across the US Government.I provide executive leadership over all staffing operations, including workforce planning, recruiting, brand positioning, and data-driven decision support. I work closely with executive leadership, business development, program management, and technical teams to ensure talent strategies are aligned with contract execution and growth objectives.A core focus of my role is building scalable, repeatable talent acquisition systems that support capture and proposal efforts. I routinely serve as a subject matter expert for staffing strategy during proposal development, ensuring labor approaches, sourcing plans, and workforce assumptions are realistic, compliant, and executable.I lead and mentor a recruiting team, establishing operating rhythms, performance metrics, and sourcing strategies that enable consistent delivery of cleared and specialized talent. I maintain strong partnerships with hiring managers and program leaders to translate mission requirements into actionable staffing plans. In support of organizational decision-making, I conduct ongoing market and compensation analysis, develop and maintain competitive salary frameworks, and provide analytics and reporting that inform leadership on hiring trends, labor market dynamics, and workforce risk. These insights directly support pricing strategy, program readiness, and long-term workforce sustainability.Beyond operational execution, I am responsible for shaping DeNOVO’s talent brand and external presence, ensuring the company is positioned as an employer of choice in highly competitive markets. My work focuses on enabling growth, protecting program delivery, and strengthening the company’s competitive posture through disciplined talent strategy.