Owen Pycha

About Owen Pycha

Seek first to understand, before being understood.\"This simple idea has shaped the lens of which I view the world through. I\'m extremely passionate about having authentic conversations and building genuine relationships, both professionally and personally.At the heart of what I do, I\'m driven to foster work environments where authenticity, process, and collaboration go hand-in-hand, so that our work lives are fulfilling and enjoyable.#1TEAM1SOLUTION—Life passions- Enjoying quality time with my wife & our pets (2 small dogs & 2 cats)- Biking (road & mountain), running, & hiking around TN / VA (anything outdoors really)- Gas station stops during long bike rides in the summer- Gaming / PCs- Baltimore Ravens- A hefty PB & J. just to name a few

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Specialist Ii

   MetroStar

   Nov 2025 — Present · Reston, VA, US

   Achieved promotion outside the standard cycle by consistently delivering exceptional results and demonstrating initiative, passion, and leadership• Own full-cycle recruiting for Secret, TS/SCI, and CI Poly roles within Intel, NatSec, and Defense-funded programs; strong focus on CI Poly positions (on-site) in Washington, D.C.• Highly trusted Talent Advisor to candidates and hiring managers across all funded programs• Drive team efficiency thru AI/ML Prompt Engineering (ChatGPT, CoPilot, Perplexity, BrightHire), reducing sourcing and submittal time, thus increasing the pool of qualified candidates being submitted fwd• Optimize team workflows; enhance JDs to ensure strong alignment between program and TA teams

Education

• James Madison University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Public Administration

  2016 — 2019