Matt Wavro
About Matt Wavro
Matt Wavro serves as the Regional Vice President of the National Security Practice at HireVue, where he focuses on improving federal hiring processes through innovative solutions. He has extensive experience in human resources and consulting, having worked in various roles at HireVue and FBR over the past decade.
Work at HireVue
Matt Wavro serves as the Regional Vice President for the National Security Practice at HireVue, a position he has held since 2023. He operates remotely while based in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. In this role, he focuses on innovative hiring solutions tailored for the national security sector. His efforts are directed towards modernizing federal hiring processes, particularly through the integration of video interviewing and assessments, which enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of recruitment.
Previous Experience
Before his current role at HireVue, Matt Wavro held various positions within the organization. He worked as a Senior Consultant in Professional Services from 2020 to 2022 and as a Principal Consultant in the Federal Practice from 2022 to 2023. Prior to joining HireVue, he spent five years at FBR as an HR Generalist from 2011 to 2016 and worked as an HR Coordinator from 2009 to 2010. His extensive experience in human resources and consulting has contributed to his expertise in federal hiring practices.
Education and Expertise
Matt Wavro earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees in Political Science from Purdue University. His academic journey spanned from 1998 to 2005, during which he also served as a Political Science Graduate Student and a Research Assistant in Agricultural Economics. This educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in political science, which informs his work in the national security sector.
Specialization in Federal Hiring Processes
Wavro specializes in leveraging commercial off-the-shelf software as a service solutions to enhance hiring processes within the U.S. Federal Government. His focus on integrating technology into recruitment practices aims to streamline and modernize the hiring landscape, making it more efficient for federal agencies to attract and retain talent.