Lead Talent Acquisition-Government
About The Position
This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered. Are you a strategic talent acquisition professional with experience recruiting for mission-critical, cleared, and government-focused organizations? We are seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition professional to drive full-cycle recruiting efforts that support critical business objectives and organizational growth. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, develop innovative sourcing strategies, build talent pipelines for highly specialized positions, and lead recruiting efforts for complex, security-cleared opportunities. You will play a key role in helping mission-focused teams attract and hire exceptional talent.
Requirements
- 5+ years of talent acquisition or full-cycle recruiting experience for government, defense, national security, or mission-critical organizations
- Proven success sourcing and hiring candidates for hard-to-fill and specialized positions.
- Strong candidate assessment, interviewing, and offer negotiation skills.
- Experience partnering with hiring leaders and influencing talent decisions.
- Knowledge of employment laws, recruiting compliance requirements, and hiring best practices.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience recruiting candidates with active security clearances.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Knowledge of federal contracting environments and government hiring requirements.
- Experience using advanced sourcing tools, talent intelligence platforms, and recruiting analytics preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Strategic thinking and workforce planning expertise.
- Ability to manage complex searches with minimal direction.
- Strong consulting and advisory skills.
- Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Passion for delivering exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences.
- Commitment to mentoring others and driving recruiting excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruiting activities from intake through onboarding for domestic roles supporting our Federal Solutions teams.
- Partner with business leaders, program managers, and hiring teams to develop recruiting strategies that align with workforce plans and organizational goals.
- Recruit for highly specialized and mission-critical positions requiring active security clearances up to and including Full Scope Polygraph.
- Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage active and passive candidates.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical skill sets and future growth initiatives.
- Conduct candidate assessments, behavioral interviews, and qualification reviews, including evaluation of technical expertise, clearance status, and mission alignment.
- Guide hiring teams through structured interview and selection processes to ensure objective, compliant hiring decisions.
- Manage offer development and negotiations while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
- Collaborate with security, onboarding, compliance, and HR teams to ensure a seamless hiring process.
- Provide insights on recruiting performance, pipeline health, hiring risks, and labor market trends.
- Mentor and support recruiting team members while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, government contracting requirements, OFCCP guidelines, and internal policies.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
