Talent Acquisition Manager

Intrepid Solutions and Services, LLC•Ashburn, VA

1d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CIS Secure, along with its' subsidiaries: Intrepid Solutions and Darkblade Systems, is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, and operational support and training services. CIS Secure strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies. CIS Secure is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager, who is responsible for leading the day-to-day execution and operational excellence of the talent acquisition function. This role supports a team of senior recruiters by driving process consistency, optimizing recruiting workflows, and ensuring high-quality hiring outcomes across the organization. This is a hybrid “player-coach” role with a strong emphasis on recruiting operations, stakeholder partnership, and team enablement. The ideal candidate will enhance recruiter effectiveness, improve hiring efficiency, and serve as the primary liaison between the recruiting team and business leadership.

Requirements

5+ years of talent acquisition experience, with a strong focus on cleared recruiting within the federal government contracting space.
Prior experience in a lead, team lead, or informal leadership capacity
Strong experience with recruiting operations, process improvement, or program management
Demonstrated experience recruiting for highly technical roles, including but not limited to: Cybersecurity Network engineering Systems engineering Software development Intelligence or mission-focused programs
Proven ability to recruit and support hiring for candidates with active security clearances (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI), including understanding of clearance verification, transferability, and program requirements
Experience partnering with hiring managers on cleared programs, federal contracts, or government customers, with an understanding of compliance-driven hiring environments
Experience with recruiting operations, process improvement, or program management in a structured or compliance-heavy environment
Proficiency with ATS systems and recruiting tools; experience leveraging data and reporting to drive decisions
Knowledge and understanding of OFCCP and EEO requirements.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in environments requiring accuracy, compliance, and documentation discipline
Must be a US Person who has the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance, required.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret, preferred.
Bachelor's degree, highly preferred.
PHR, SHRM, AIRS, or other industry recognized certifications or trainings, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day guidance and support to a team of senior recruiters
Assist in prioritizing requisitions based on business needs and urgency
Promote consistency in recruiting practices, candidate evaluation, and hiring standards
Act as an escalation point for hiring challenges and stakeholder concerns
Support onboarding and continuous development of recruiting best practices
Own and optimize end-to-end recruiting workflows from intake to offer
Standardize interview processes, feedback mechanisms, and decision-making frameworks
Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable process improvements
Ensure consistency in job postings, approvals, and requisition management
Drive adoption and effective use of recruiting tools and systems
Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to align on hiring needs and priorities
Provide guidance on talent market conditions, timelines, and hiring strategies
Ensure clear communication and alignment throughout the hiring process
Track and report on key recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, conversion rates)
Develop dashboards and provide regular updates to leadership
Use data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Drive accountability through transparency and performance insights
Manage and adhere to a defined department budget
Support or lead hiring for critical, complex, or hard-to-fill roles as needed
Step in during high-volume periods or bandwidth constraints
Maintain strong recruiting capability
Manage a recruiting strategy and develop a talent pipeline.
Ensure a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across all touchpoints
Oversee interview scheduling and communication standards (directly or through coordination support)
Improve candidate communication templates and processes

Benefits

401(k) with company matching
Dental insurance
Medical insurance
Health Savings Account option
Flexible Spending
Vision insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay