Matthew Anderson

Human Capital and Workforce Operations

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LocationWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesUnited States
Current roleWorkforce Systems and Operations ConsultantRiparian, LLC · since Jul 2025
Government service2yrsUnited States Agency for International Development (USAID)

About

Matthew Anderson is a strategic human resources and operations leader with over 17 years of experience driving enterprise-wide workforce transformation, talent management, and organizational development in complex global environments. With a proven track record of advising C-suite executives, shaping high-performance cultures, and implementing data-driven human capital strategies, he has successfully led large-scale HR initiatives across government, humanitarian, and private sector organizations. His expertise spans workforce planning, employee relations, leadership development, change management, and HR compliance. A trusted executive advisor, Matthew has managed high-impact projects, overseen diverse teams, and optimized HR functions to support organizations exceeding 2,000 employees. Passionate about fostering inclusive workplace cultures and leveraging technology to enhance workforce analytics, he is dedicated to aligning human capital initiatives with business objectives to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Roles

Jul 2025–Present
Current role

Workforce Systems and Operations Consultant

Riparian, LLC

District of Columbia

Consulting

Serving as lead consultant to company leadership on HR systems, guiding the design and integration of AI-enabled solutions that enhance hiring, onboarding, and workforce management.

  • Partnered with clients to assess hiring and workforce management needs, then led the design and execution of AI-enabled tools to streamline requisitions, onboarding, and personnel management. Mapped and codified workflows into automation-ready schemas that enhanced efficiency, compliance, and scalability.

  • Built AI-driven hiring solutions leveraging ChatGPT, Claude, and n8n to automate requisition approvals, generate tailored job descriptions, and accelerate job postings. Reduced cycle times from weeks to days while improving hiring manager and client experience.

  • Advised HR and operations leaders on automation adoption, driving cross-functional collaboration and delivering intelligent, people-centered systems that clarified roles, closed process gaps, and scaled client workforce programs.

Jul 2023–Jul 2025
Former role

Managment Integration Team Lead

United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance

District of Columbia

Human Resources

Managed HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, policy alignment, and cross-functional coordination for a 1,000-person global workforce. Supervised an eight-member HR and operations team and served as a key advisor on organizational design, change initiatives, and workforce optimization.

  • Supported recruitment operations and hiring compliance by coordinating more than 100 annual actions across direct-hire, contractor, and consulting mechanisms. Posted vacancy announcements in USA Staffing, reviewed applicant lists for eligibility and qualifications, prepared selection documentation, and coordinated security and medical clearance steps to keep hiring actions accurate, timely, and compliant with federal regulations.

  • Acted as the bureau’s subject matter expert on federal hiring practices and developed job aids, guidance, and trainings for hiring managers on position description development, applicant review, candidate evaluation, interviewing best practices, and use of USA Staffing. Standardized hiring procedures and strengthened hiring manager capability, reducing recruitment turnaround time by 30 percent.

  • Handled routine staffing data and reporting requirements by tracking hiring pipelines, updating recruitment logs, and preparing accurate information for GAO, OIG, and internal oversight taskers. Regularly maintained organizational charts, staffing trackers, and vacancy reports to support bureau planning and timely responses to data calls.

  • Assisted with position management and classification activities, reviewing draft PDs for accuracy, updating competency statements, ensuring alignment with OPM standards, and coordinating with HCTM on classification packages. Conducted initial job analysis steps, verified qualification criteria, and ensured required documents were complete before submission.

  • Designed and managed dashboards in Workday and Tableau to monitor time-to-fill, hiring manager satisfaction, pipeline health, and clearance timelines. Presented dashboards and written briefs to senior leadership, informing resource allocation, policy adjustments, and staffing priorities.