Sr Principal Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Northrop Grumman • New York, NY

9d • $106,800 - $160,200 • Remote

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Talent Acquisition Business Partner to drive end-to-end hiring and serve as a strategic advisor to business and HR leaders. The role aligns talent strategies with business priorities, supports enterprise-wide digital transformation, and uses agile recruitment methods to improve hiring speed, quality, and candidate experience. The position is virtual, with a preference for candidates located near Mission Systems sites. Travel is 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of recruiting and sourcing experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience; 12 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Experience with full life-cycle recruiting and sourcing diverse technical talent across engineering, manufacturing, and other disciplines.
• Documented social media savvy and extensive online networks.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with HR and hiring managers, establish credibility, and apply business acumen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Background in agency recruiting.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a high-volume, fast-paced service environment.
• Self-directed approach, strong customer service skills, and results orientation.
• Experience with server-based applicant tracking systems, ideally Workday and/or Eightfold.
• Experience developing competitive talent-market intelligence.
• Strong understanding of OFCCP process compliance.
• Ability to build talent pipelines and conduct tactical research.
• Knowledge of alternative search techniques for identifying and engaging passive candidates.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary recruiting partner to hiring managers and HR business partners, leading intake and discovery to define role requirements, success profiles, and selection criteria.
• Develop and execute data-driven hiring strategies for cleared and non-cleared technical and functional roles, building targeted pipelines aligned with workforce plans.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, outreach, screening, structured interviews, panel facilitation, debriefs, references, and candidate closing.
• Advise on labor-market and competitor intelligence, including talent supply, compensation, and location strategy, to inform headcount planning and requisition prioritization.
• Provide a strong candidate experience by keeping candidates and stakeholders informed, preparing interview teams, and promoting timely, inclusive decisions.
• Partner with Compensation, Legal, Security, and Talent Operations on offers, approvals, clearances, relocation, and start dates; support EEO/OFCCP compliance and audit-ready documentation.
• Optimize sourcing channels and tools, engage agency partners when needed, and hold vendors accountable for results.
• Promote the employer brand and employee value proposition through social channels, professional communities, and events; represent Northrop Grumman at recruiting engagements.
• Build and maintain strategic talent communities for critical skill areas, converting passive prospects into active candidates through ongoing relationship management.
• Coach hiring managers on structured interviewing, selection practices, and bias mitigation to improve quality of hire and diversity outcomes.
• Use ATS/CRM systems to manage requisitions and pipelines, maintain data integrity, track funnel metrics, and improve processes through agile recruiting sprints.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior