[Hiring] Senior Talent Intelligence & Market Research Specialist @AECOM

Role Description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Talent Intelligence & Market Research Specialist to work within our Talent Acquisition function. This is a role that can be based in any of our major AECOM office locations within the US or UK.

The Principal Talent Intelligence & Market Research Specialist is a senior strategic advisor who shapes business direction through external labor market intelligence, competitive insight, and internal capability analysis. Operating at the intersection of Talent Acquisition, workforce strategy, and AI-enabled research, this role partners directly with TA, Talent Management, and business leadership across the enterprise to:

• Anticipate talent risks and opportunities
• Surface where the market is moving
• Enable evidence-led decisions on capability, structure, and growth

This is a highly visible Individual Contributor role designed for a sophisticated researcher who blends deep investigative rigor with the executive presence to translate complex market data into actionable hiring strategies for one of the world’s largest architecture, engineering, and construction firms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Talent Intelligence, Market Insights, Executive Research, Workforce Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Sourcing, or People Analytics, including time in a sophisticated in-house executive research function.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership decisions and shape strategic direction in ambiguous, high-stakes environments.
• Proven track record delivering talent maps and market intelligence products for complex, technical, or specialized functional areas.
• Advanced Boolean, OSINT, and AI-assisted research techniques.
• Strong storytelling, leadership communication, and narrative-building capability.

Requirements

• Experience supporting talent intelligence within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry or adjacent sectors (infrastructure, environmental, advisory, energy transition).
• Experience leading initiatives to optimize research workflows or implement new talent intelligence technologies, including agentic AI and LLM-based tooling.
• Experience operating across multiple regions and navigating compliance considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Paid time off and leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits and perks
• Flexible work options
• Well-being resources and employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan