Head of Executive Talent Acquisition

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

3d•Remote

About The Position

We believe that exceptional leadership changes the trajectory of organizations—and that finding those leaders should be as innovative as the companies they guide. Our mission is to identify, attract, and engage visionary executives who will shape the future of our business. We value curiosity, integrity, and the smart use of technology to make every search more precise and impactful. As our Head of Executive Talent Acquisition, you will be the architect of our executive hiring strategy, blending the art of relationship-building with the science of data-driven recruiting. You’ll lead a high-performing team, harness cutting-edge tools, and design a search process that ensures we connect with the most exceptional leaders in the market—faster, smarter, and with deeper insight than ever before. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in executive search or senior-level talent acquisition
5+ years of experience in a leadership role
Experience placing C-suite and senior executives in complex, fast-paced organizations
Experience in leveraging recruiting technologies, such as LinkedIn Recruiter, HireEZ, Eightfold, and Beamery, to enhance sourcing and engagement
Experience using talent intelligence tools and dashboards to guide strategy
Ability to connect the business strategy internally with decision makers and externally with candidates
Ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders
Ability to display a passion for innovation in recruiting, from AI-driven sourcing to virtual interviewing and assessment tools
Bachelor’s degree
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Possession of exceptional relationship-building skills
Possession of strong business acumen and analytical skills

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end executive search strategy for C-suite and senior leadership roles, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals.
Leverage advanced recruiting technologies—such as AI-powered sourcing platforms, CRM systems, and talent analytics dashboards—to identify and engage top-tier executive talent.
Build and maintain a robust executive talent pipeline using market mapping, competitive intelligence, and predictive analytics.
Partner closely with the CPO, SVP of HR, and senior leadership to define role requirements, success profiles, and cultural fit.
Champion a data-informed approach to decision-making, using metrics to refine sourcing strategies, reduce time-to-fill, and improve candidate experience.
Mentor and develop a team of executive recruiters, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance.
Ensure a seamless, high-touch candidate journey that reflects our brand and values at every stage.