Director of Talent Acquisition

Boeing

$170K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15 years of talent acquisition experience, with at least 10 in a recruiting or leadership role.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Proven success in recruiting for DoD, National Security, and Intelligence Community programs.
  • Experience managing and mentoring a team of recruiters.
  • Demonstrated ability to attract talent and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future needs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Lead and mentor a recruiting team to foster a high-performance culture.
  • Oversee the recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding.
  • Enhance employer branding to attract top talent.
  • Utilize data insights to measure recruitment success and inform strategy.
  • Collaborate with HR and executive teams to align recruitment efforts with business objectives.
  • Actively recruit and close candidates alongside team leadership.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with a minimum of three days in-office.
  • Access to a robust talent pipeline for both current and future staffing needs.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with senior leadership on strategic hiring.
  • Professional development opportunities with a focus on team culture and performance.
Full Job Description
Director of Talent Acquisition

Why This is an Exciting Role:

Boeing Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A) is currently seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to join the team in Annapolis Junction, MD.

The Director of Talent Acquisition will be part of the BI&A Senior Leadership Team and owns strategic oversight and execution to attract, hire, and retain top talent within BI&A to support a portfolio of Defense, Intelligence, and National Security programs. The position reports directly to the CEO and partners directly with senior leadership and program managers to shape organizational hiring while leading a team of recruiters.

The Director of Talent Acquisition is responsible for developing and executing strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent, aligning recruitment with organizational goals.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop and execute BI&A-wide talent acquisition strategies that align with business goals. This includes workforce planning, succession planning, and identifying high-potential leaders.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.
  • Recruitment Process Management: Oversee end-to-end recruitment, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviews, and onboarding. Optimize workflows and applicant tracking systems to improve efficiency and candidate experience.
  • Branding and Talent Pipeline Development: Enhance BI&A's brand to attract top talent and maintain a robust talent pipeline for current and future needs.
  • Analytics and Reporting: Use data-driven insights to measure recruitment effectiveness, predict talent needs, and support strategic decision-making.
  • Collaboration: Partner with human resources, marketing & communications, and senior leadership teams to ensure alignment of recruitment strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Recruiting: In addition to the above areas, the Direct of Talent Acquisition will be hands-on as a recruiter helping to hire and close candidates.


Experience and Qualifications:

To be eligible for this demanding position, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following experience and qualifications:

Required Education and Years of Experience:
  • 15 years of experience in talent acquisition with at least 10 years as a recruiter or leading recruiting teams;
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Four additional years of experience related to this position can be substituted for a degree

Required Qualifications:
  • Successful track record as a recruiter supporting DoD/DoW, National Security, and/or Intelligence Community programs
  • Experience managing other recruiters and talent acquisition teams
  • Successful track record of attracting candidates to a company
  • Experience hosting and attending industry hiring events
  • Experience overseeing end-to-end recruitment, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviews, and onboarding.
  • Experience with optimizing workflows and applicant tracking systems to improve efficiency and candidate experience
  • Experience with implementing successful referral programs
  • Successful track record maintaining a robust talent pipeline for current and future needs
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Experience leveraging recruiting technologies, such as LinkedIn Recruiter, to enhance sourcing and engagement
  • Experience using Taleo as an application tracking system
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for hiring events

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting recruitment for Intelligence Community programs in Annapolis Junction
  • Experience supporting recruitment for Intelligence Community programs in Northern Virginia
  • Experience supporting recruitment for polygraph cleared positions
  • Experience supporting recruitment for software, data, AI/ML, and cloud skill sets

Telework/Remote Availability: Hybrid work authorized. At least three days a week in the Annapolis Junction, MD office(s)

Work Location(s): Annapolis Junction, MD

Summary Pay Range:

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

$170,000 - $180,000

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