Brigit Freedman
About Brigit Freedman
Brigit Freedman serves as the Talent Insights & Analytics Senior Leader at Amentum, where she focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee engagement. With extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruitment across various organizations, she has held leadership roles in multiple companies since the 1990s.
Current Role at Amentum
Brigit Freedman serves as the Talent Insights & Analytics Senior Leader at Amentum, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging outreach, ensuring engagement with underrepresented candidates. She oversees the overall voice of the employee and sentiment analysis through multiple surveys. Freedman also drives the design and delivery of sustainable analytics solutions, including dashboards and reports, to enhance talent acquisition strategies. Additionally, she is the Executive Sponsor for the Early Career recruiting and internship program, which includes scholarship initiatives.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Freedman has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having held several key positions prior to her current role. She worked as a Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at M9 Solutions for four months in 2022. Prior to that, she was the Director of Recruiting at PAE from 2018 to 2022. Her earlier roles include Employment Manager at Network Solutions/VeriSign from 1999 to 2002, and Sr. Technical Recruiter at Thomson Reuters from 1995 to 1997. She also held various leadership positions at Engility Corporation, GTSI, and SOS International LLC.
Education and Academic Background
Brigit Freedman earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from George Mason University, where she studied from 1983 to 1989. Her academic background has provided a foundation for her career in talent acquisition and analytics, allowing her to develop effective communication strategies and understand the dynamics of workforce engagement.
Focus on Employee Engagement and Onboarding
At Amentum, Freedman is actively involved in redefining the onboarding process to align with the company's core values and enhance employee focus. She supports the launch of Employee Resource Networks, which aim to foster an inclusive workplace culture. Her initiatives are designed to improve employee engagement and retention, ensuring that new hires feel welcomed and valued from the outset.
Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Freedman emphasizes the importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in her role at Amentum. She works on outreach initiatives that specifically target underrepresented candidates, aiming to create a more diverse workforce. Her leadership in these areas reflects a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.