Tom Schulien

Senior Research Associate @Jdg Associates, Ltd

Rockville, MD, US

Partner and collaborate with government agencies, national laboratories, universities, associations, gov. contractors, and private sector organizations to understand hiring needs and define key attributes for senior executive-level roles across diverse industries.Engage in executive search assignments spanning Government Relations, Legislative Affairs, Human Resources, IT, Finance and Accounting, Technical Sciences (atmospheric, oceanic, climate, and environmental studies), physics-related doctoral disciplines, higher education, business development, gas and energy, technology development, aerospace/defense engineering, geothermal technologies, social sciences, banking, financial regulation, and retirement investing.Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify and attract senior leaders aligned with client requirements.Conduct proactive outreach (cold calls, email campaigns, networking) and in-depth interviews to evaluate candidates for skills, cultural alignment, and leadership capabilities.Guide candidates through the USAJOBS Senior Executive Service (SES) application process.Present qualified candidates to clients and provided advisory support throughout interviews, negotiations, and hiring decisions.Facilitate seamless transitions for candidates and clients through ongoing communication, reference checks, and onboarding support.Optimized utilization of the firm’s CRM to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.Prepare candidate resumes, application materials, and detailed candidate reports; presented final candidate pools to clients.

University of South Carolina

Bachelor's degree