Position Description & QualificationsWe are expanding our Talent Acquisition team and seeking highly strategic
Experienced Government Contracting Recruiters to lead full-cycle recruitment. This is an opportunity to partner directly with leadership and help shape the organization's talent strategy while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing TA function.
As a senior recruiter, you will own the end-to-end recruitment life cycle for leadership, and hard-to-fill roles across key business units. You will function as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving proactive talent strategies and delivering high-impact hiring outcomes.
In this role, you will provide:- Talent Strategy & Search Support
- Lead full-cycle searches for various level of positions
- Partner with leadership to define hiring strategies aligned to contract requirements, program growth, and recompete efforts
- Stakeholder & Leadership Partnership
- Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers and senior leadership
- Facilitate intake sessions, calibration discussions, and senior leader debriefs
- Provide market intelligence, compensation insights, and competitor talent trends
- Candidate Engagement & Assessment
- Conduct in-depth interviews focused on leadership competencies, cultural alignment, and organizational impact
- Deliver a high-touch, white-glove candidate experience for senior talent
- Manage and nurture relationships with passive candidates and long-term talent pipelines
- Offer Negotiation & Closing
- Lead complexes offer negotiations in partnership with HR and leadership
- Influence and guide decision-making to successfully close top-tier candidates
- Operational Excellence & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in the ATS (SuccessFactors or similar)
- Track and report on recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, slate quality, and diversity outcomes
- Ensure an elevated level of discretion and professionalism throughout the search process
- Market Intelligence & Continuous Improvement
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitor hiring activity, and talent movements
- Contribute to the evolution of senior level recruiting best practices within the organization
Key Skills & Required Qualifications:- U.S. Citizenship (required)
Education & Experience- High School Diploma/GED with minimum 7 years of progressive full-cycle recruiting experience OR
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of progressive, full-cycle recruiting experience, OR
- Experience operating as a trusted talent advisor within federal or government contracting environments
Advanced Talent Acquisition Expertise- Strong track record of leading end-to-end recruitment strategies, including workforce planning, requisition intake, sourcing, selection, and offer negotiation
- Expertise in identifying, engaging, and converting high-value, passive talent in competitive markets
- Proven ability to build and maintain robust talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles
Innovative Sourcing & Market Intelligence- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute targeted, multi-channel sourcing strategies, leveraging:
- Digital platforms and social media
- Competitive intelligence and talent mapping
- Networking, referrals, and industry engagement
- Applies labor market insights and competitive benchmarking to inform recruiting strategies and hiring decisions
Stakeholder & Relationship Management- Skilled at navigating complex organizations and building credibility with senior leadership and cross-functional partners
- Strong capability in consultative problem-solving, negotiation, and influencing without authority
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and high-visibility requisitions with competing deadlines
Technology & Tools- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (e.g., SuccessFactors or similar), with ability to leverage systems for reporting and process optimization
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and executive-level reporting
Professional Competencies- Exceptional communication and executive presence, both written and verbal
- Strong business acumen and decision-making capability
- High level of accountability, adaptability, and continuous improvement mindset
Additional Requirements- Willingness to participate in offsite recruiting events, industry engagements, and career fairs (up to 10% travel annually)
Additional desired experience and skills:- Active related certifications
If you are interested in supporting and working with an enthusiastic Talent Acquisition Team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!
