Talent Acquisition Manager

Core One•Sterling, VA

3d•$130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Core One seeks a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of its recruiting team and support organizational growth in a fast-growth government contracting environment. Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, this manager will oversee recruiters and recruiting associates, set priorities and assignments across requisitions, proposals, and growth efforts, and adjust team capacity to meet business needs. The role is primarily focused on team leadership and workload management, while also carrying a select number of requisitions and conducting hands-on sourcing and full life-cycle recruiting for cleared talent. The position supports government clients across the defense and intelligence communities and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of recruiting experience, including at least 2 years in government contracting.
Experience recruiting for cleared contracts, including TS/SCI and Full Scope Poly candidates.
Experience managing proposal and capture recruiting as well as traditional P&L recruiting, including balancing pipeline-building for pursuits with filling open requisitions on active contracts.
Previous experience as a recruiting manager or team lead, with direct responsibility for recruiters’ priorities, development, and performance.
Hands-on experience sourcing on cleared recruiting platforms such as ClearanceJobs and using an applicant tracking system, including recruiting data for reporting.
Strong organizational skills and ability to balance competing priorities across multiple programs and pursuits.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with people at all levels of leadership.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret clearance.
Experience with Greenhouse.
Experience with a recruiting CRM such as Gem.
Experience supporting intelligence community programs.

Responsibilities

Manage recruiter assignments and priorities across requisitions, programs, and proposals, adjusting focus as hiring demand, awards, and timelines shift.
Track team workload and capacity, and identify when priorities need to be rebalanced or escalated to the Director.
Lead regular pipeline reviews with recruiters to monitor progress, remove obstacles, and keep hiring goals on track.
Coach, train, and develop recruiters and recruiting associates, including onboarding team members to company processes, contracts, and clearance requirements.
Partner with P&L leaders, Capture Leads, and hiring authorities to understand hiring needs, set expectations, and communicate status.
Carry a select requisition load and conduct full life-cycle recruiting from sourcing through offer acceptance.
Use recruiting data and metrics to report on team performance, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
Ensure accurate, consistent use of the applicant tracking system and recruiting tools across the team.
Support proposal staffing efforts, including reviewing resumes against LCATs and building pipelines ahead of awards.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of the role.