Tim K. Ash-Scott
Upper Marlboro
Summary
- Results-driven Human Capital leader with a proven track record of strategic talent management, operational excellence, and impactful HR solutions in dynamic environments. Adept at leveraging data to inform decisions, optimize workforce performance, and drive organizational growth. Possesses strong capabilities in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and implementing innovative HR strategies. Core competencies include:
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Strategy
- Workforce Planning & Development
- Compensation & Benefits Design
- HR Policy & Compliance
- Leadership & Team Building
- Performance Management
- Organizational Design
- Executive Advisory
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief, Employee Services Division (ESD) - Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
11.2020 - Current
- Led a team of HR professionals, overseeing comprehensive HR service delivery for over 600 employees, encompassing performance management, strategic staffing, workforce analytics, and recognition programs.
- Served as the primary HR liaison, enhancing inter-agency communication through the initiation of monthly collaboration sessions, resulting in a 90% internal stakeholder satisfaction rate.
- Represented management in key work groups and committees, advocating for OAR’s interests and contributing to enterprise-wide human capital initiatives, including talent acquisition and alternative personnel systems.
- Provided expert HR counsel to senior leadership on best practices, policy interpretation, and workforce strategy, contributing to enhanced organizational alignment and achieving a 95% compliance rate in internal HR audits.
Team Lead, Recruitment and Strategy Branch, ESD - Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
NOAA
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Assumed a 120-day temporary promotion to Director of the Employee Services Division within 60 days of starting, demonstrating rapid leadership and ensuring seamless service delivery while managing labor, training, and travel budgets.
- Designed and implemented OAR’s inaugural standardized annual staffing plan, reducing internal recruitment cycle time by 25% and improving the alignment of workforce planning with long-term strategic objectives.
- Spearheaded enterprise-wide projects to modernize over 100 position descriptions, centralize job announcement processes, and optimize supervisory ratios, leading to clearer role accountability and a more efficient organizational structure.
Team Lead, Human Capital Policy and Programs - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
NOAA
07.2015 - 11.2017
- Led the Human Capital Policy and Programs team, managing enterprise-wide HR functions including policy development, telework administration, training programs, and HR systems oversight for over 3,000 NMFS employees nationwide.
- Co-led annual budget planning for HR programs, overseeing $1M+ in allocations for training, contracts, labor, and benefits, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational priorities and optimizing learning and development investments.
- Authored and implemented NMFS-wide HR guidance across 10+ subject areas, including classification appeals, workforce incentives, and hiring freeze exemptions, ensuring compliance and standardization across regional offices and reducing policy-related inquiries.
Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Provided strategic HR guidance to senior officials on compensation, workforce flexibility, and executive actions. Drafted internal policy and supported critical areas such as administrative leave and reemployment.
Management Analyst/HR Liaison - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Advised leadership on recruitment, classification, and policy matters, collaborating with NOAA's Workforce Management Office. Conducted studies to enhance HR program efficiency through data analysis and procedural improvements.
Human Resources Specialist - Workforce Management Office (WFMO)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
12.2011 - 06.2013
- Managed Senior Executive Service (SES) recruitment initiatives, evaluated compensation flexibilities, and ensured compliance with departmental and OPM requirements in executive staffing and classification.
Human Resources Specialist, Office of Inspector General
NASA
12.2009 - 12.2011
- Served as the lead HR advisor for staffing, classification, employee relations, and benefits. Delivered new hire onboarding and guided leadership on performance management and employee development initiatives.
Education
Master's Degree - Human Resources Development
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2007
Bachelor's Degree - Communication Studies, Theater
West Chester University
West Chester, PA05.2004
Skills
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Strategy
- Workforce Planning & Development
- Compensation & Benefits Design
- HR Policy & Compliance
- Leadership & Team Building
- Performance Management
- Organizational Design
- Executive Advisory
Websites
Timeline
Deputy Chief, Employee Services Division (ESD) - Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
11.2020 - Current
Team Lead, Recruitment and Strategy Branch, ESD - Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
NOAA
11.2017 - 11.2020
Team Lead, Human Capital Policy and Programs - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
NOAA
07.2015 - 11.2017
Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
07.2014 - 07.2015
Management Analyst/HR Liaison - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
06.2013 - 07.2014
Human Resources Specialist - Workforce Management Office (WFMO)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
12.2011 - 06.2013
Human Resources Specialist, Office of Inspector General
NASA
12.2009 - 12.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Communication Studies, Theater
West Chester University
Master's Degree - Human Resources Development
Towson University
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