Summary
Nicholas Reed is a seasoned Human Resources Business Partner with 15 years of experience supporting complex federal organizations, currently driving HR strategy and performance management at NASA Ames in the San Francisco Bay Area. He blends deep technical knowledge of federal HR systems and regulations (STARs, eOPF, FPPS, OPM/Title 5) with hands-on staffing, recruitment and organizational effectiveness work, advising leadership on policy interpretation and workforce solutions. Nicholas has a track record of designing short- and long-term HR plans for evolving missions and large, matrixed teams, and serves as Performance Management Lead across multiple NASA centers. He also brings analytics-driven problem solving from earlier data roles, enabling evidence-based process improvements in talent acquisition and organizational design. Known for translating regulatory complexity into practical hiring strategies, he helps managers navigate constrained federal hiring flexibilities while improving candidate and stakeholder experiences.
14 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
B.S., Criminology, 3.68, B.S., Criminology, 3.68 at Fresno State
Diploma, Diploma at Irvington High School