Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

RIVA Solutions Inc.•Reston, VA

6d•$115,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a Senior Manager to lead our Talent Acquisition team at RIVA. This role combines leadership, operational excellence, and innovation, overseeing recruiting execution while driving workforce strategy, employer brand, and recruiting technology modernization. You will act as a trusted partner to management and leadership, ensuring scalable, data-driven, and high-impact hiring practices across corporate and proposal recruiting, including support for clearance-based roles.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive recruiting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role
At least 3 years experience in a government contracting environment
Proven experience managing recruiting teams, budgets, and TA programs
Strong background in recruiting strategy, workforce planning, and performance metrics
Experience leading employer branding and talent marketing initiatives
Familiarity with modern recruiting technologies (ATS, CRM, sourcing tools, analytics platforms)
Demonstrated success in sourcing passive candidates and building pipelines
Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems and Microsoft Office tools
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Establish and execute enterprise-wide recruiting strategies aligned to growth objectives
Partner with leadership on workforce planning, hiring forecasts, and pipeline strategies
Define and track recruiting KPIs, ensuring accountability and continuous performance improvement
Oversee the full recruiting lifecycle from requisition through offer and close
Ensure consistent, high-quality candidate experience and hiring practices
Guide hiring teams on structured interviewing and selection processes
Review and approve offers; support negotiation strategies for critical roles
Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers and program leaders
Partner with proposal teams to support staffing strategies for new business pursuits
Provide insights on talent market trends, compensation benchmarks, and hiring risks
Influence hiring decisions to improve outcomes and reduce time-to-fill
Develop advanced sourcing strategies, including passive talent engagement
Build and maintain pipelines for critical, hard-to-fill, and future roles
Introduce innovative sourcing channels and evaluate emerging tools
Strengthen diversity and inclusion pipelines
Lead the development and execution of employer branding strategy to attract top talent
Partner with marketing and leadership to enhance brand presence across digital platforms and recruiting channels
Oversee recruiting campaigns, hiring events, open houses, and outreach initiatives
Ensure consistent messaging that reflects company culture, mission, and value proposition
Own and manage the Talent Acquisition budget, including headcount, agency spend, tools, and programs
Forecast and allocate recruiting resources to align with hiring demand and business priorities
Evaluate ROI on recruiting investments (e.g., job boards, agencies, events, tools)
Optimize cost-per-hire while maintaining quality and speed
Evaluate, implement, and optimize recruiting technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and data visibility
Leverage automation, AI tools, and data insights to enhance sourcing, screening, and reporting capabilities
Ensure systems integration and data integrity across HR and recruiting platforms
Ensure accurate tracking and reporting within applicant tracking systems
Analyze recruiting metrics and present actionable insights to leadership
Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements, employment law, and company policies
Standardize processes to support audit readiness and operational consistency
Lead hiring events, diversity initiatives, and university partnerships
Drive process improvements and recruiting innovation initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and leadership
Identify scalable solutions to enhance recruiter productivity and candidate experience