AI + HR: Transforming Talent Management in Federal Contracting

Topic: AI + HR: Transforming Talent Management in Federal Contracting

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s already reshaping how federal contractors recruit, manage, and retain talent. But while AI offers speed, scale, and efficiency, it also raises serious questions around compliance, fairness, and security, especially in highly regulated environments like government contracting.

In this session, we’ll explore the real-world impact of AI on HR functions within the federal contracting space. You’ll learn how AI is accelerating cleared hiring, automating onboarding, and improving workforce planning. We’ll also dig into GovCon-specific concerns—from ethical hiring practices and OFCCP compliance to protecting sensitive data when using AI-powered tools.

Through current examples, tools, and decision-making frameworks, this session will help you determine where AI can be your force multiplier—and where human judgment must stay firmly in the driver’s seat.

About the Guest Speaker:

Ben Madden is a highly experienced HR executive with nearly 20 years of experience guiding strategic HR decisions for fast-growth companies across industries including government contracting, IT startups, and professional services. As SVP of Human Resources at The Ambit Group, a large government contracting systems integrator, Ben played a key role in driving 5x workforce growth, integrating two acquisitions, and facilitating the company’s successful sale in 2022. Under his leadership, Ambit twice earned Best Places to Work recognition from The Washington Post.

Ben’s expertise spans talent acquisition, employee engagement, benefits, and full employee lifecycle management. He is an active leader in the HR community, serving on the board of NOVA SHRM, including two terms as president. Ben holds certifications including PHR (HRCI), SHRM-CP, and ICP-Agile HR, along with an MBTI certification. He earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Organization Development from American University.