Talent Acquisition Director

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for building highperforming teams a deep understanding of talent acquisition best practices and the ability to thrive in fastpaced missiondriven environments Our client is not just a leader in the defense security and national intelligence sectors theyre a force for innovation and excellence. As a rapidly growing Small Disadvantaged Business and a graduated 8(a) company they are committed to delivering impactful solutions. They are seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead their recruitment strategy attract toptier talent and help shape the future of our growing organization.

The successful candidate will drive full cycle recruiting efforts oversee compliance with federal hiring regulations and enhance the companys ability to attract and retain top talent in the GovCon space. The Talent Acquisition Director will work closely with senior leadership and multiple hiring management teams across the organization to forecast talent needs develop robust pipeline strategies and ensure a bestinclass candidate experience.

As a player/coach this role demands both handson recruiting expertise and the ability to mentor and lead a highperforming talent acquisition team. If youre ready to bring energy innovation and impact to a growing missiondriven organization we want to hear from you.

If youre ready to lead from the frontshaping the future of our workforce and driving talent strategies that fuel mission successthis is your opportunity. Join our dynamic team of experts where Agility Reliability and Success are not just values but a way of life.

Talent Acquisition Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and lead comprehensive recruiting strategies to attract highquality candidates for government contracts cleared positions and corporate roles.
  
• Manage and mentor a team of recruiters fostering a collaborative and highperformance recruiting culture.
  
• Establish key performance metrics to measure hiring success pipeline health and timetofill rates.
  
• Partner with senior leadership and hiring managers to assess workforce needs and align recruiting efforts with business objectives.
  
• Ensure compliance with all federal state and local hiring regulations including OFCCP FAR and EEO guidelines.
  
• Enhance employer branding and talent attraction strategies through innovative sourcing techniques networking and recruitment marketing.
  
  

Operational & Recruitment Compliance

• Oversee full cycle recruiting efforts for positions requiring security clearances ensuring a streamlined and compliant hiring process.
  
• Lead proposal recruiting efforts working closely with Business Development teams to staff bids and contingent hires.
  
• Manage recruitment tools including ATS optimization job board usage and datadriven decisionmaking.
  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external recruiting partners staffing agencies and universities to enhance talent pipelines.
  
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to optimize recruitment operations.
  

• Collaborate with executives hiring managers and multiple program teams to align talent acquisition strategies with overall business growth.
  
• Provide training and mentorship to recruiters ensuring the team stays ahead of industry trends and compliance requirements.
  
• Conduct regular recruitment analytics reporting to assess hiring effectiveness and provide insights for leadership decisionmaking.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a government security clearance.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
  
• 10 years of recruiting experience specifically supporting federal government contracts and positions requiring security clearances.
  
• 5 years of experience leading a talent acquisition function including managing teams and implementing recruiting strategies.
  
• Strong understanding of federal hiring regulations including OFCCP FAR and affirmative action requirements.
  
• Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment technology tools.
  

• Experience supporting workforce transitions contract rampups and largescale hiring initiatives in the GovCon sector.
  
• SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential or similar certification.
  
• Experience optimizing ATS platforms for efficiency and compliance.
  

Our client is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.