Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

About the SEI

At the SEIyoull join a community that workswith the highest levels of government and industry tosecure the nations critical infrastructure improve mission-critical systems and advance theopportunityto work with both industry and academia in an environment where unique research projects thrive. As a member of the SEI youll join a group of talented people who channel their unique and varied perspectives to create innovation that is making a better tomorrow. Youll also become part of an environment in which we support our staff to be both passionately committed to their careers and find balance between life and work.

As a mission-focused organization we value integrity collaboration curiosity and excellenceand were committed to fostering a welcoming high-performing workplace where every employee can thrive.

This Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to join our this role youll serve as a strategic talent advisor helping the SEI attract and hire exceptional engineers researchers and technologists who are committed to solving some of softwares most complex challenges. Youll partner closely with leaders across technical and programmatic teams helping them identify people who are intellectually curious mission driven and capable of solving difficult problems. Your work will shape the future of the SEI by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful work that advances our national mission. This role

reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic recruiter and talent advisor to SEIs leadership and technical teams ensuring alignment between hiring needs and our mission-driven culture.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake and job posting through candidate selection offer negotiation and successful pre-boarding with a focus on quality integrity and timeliness.
• Partner with hiring leaders to develop recruiting strategies hiring plans and realistic timelines for critical technical positions.
• Design and deploy targeted sourcing strategies using professional networks academic partnerships and innovative sourcing approaches.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience by maintaining proactive communication professionalism and transparency throughout the recruitment process.
• Work collaboratively with teammates to challenge assumptions learn from one another and develop thoughtful solutions that strengthen our work and ensure nothing is overlooked.
• Champion process improvement and innovation by helping test recruiting tools identifying opportunities for automation and optimizing workflows to increase efficiency while preserving the high-touch personalized candidate experience that defines the SEI.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field.
• 5 years of progressive recruiting experience including demonstrated success in technical talent acquisition particularly for roles in software engineering cybersecurity AI/ML systems engineering data science or related technical domains.
• Proven ability to quickly grasp complex technical roles speak credibly with engineers and researchers and evaluate candidate fit even without deep technical expertise.
• Experience using Workday or other applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Demonstrated experience balancing multiple priorities with discipline precision and adaptability.
• Strong problem-solving skills when solutions are not obvious.
• History of thriving in cross-functional team-based settingslistening first asking clarifying questions and building trust through transparency and follow-through.

Additional Traits We Seek

• Mission Driven: Youre energized by purpose-driven work and see recruitment as a direct contribution to national security and public good.
• Collaborative Partner: You build trusted relationships through listening thoughtful questions transparency and follow-through.
• Strategic & Curious: You approach talent strategy like an engineering problem: measure diagnose hypothesize test and iterate. Youre drawn to processes metrics and continuous improvement.
• Integrity & Judgment: You exercise sound judgment protect confidential information and earn trust through ethical decision making.
  
  

Other considerations

• Occasional travel up to 10% travel domestically for recruitment events and meetings.
• This position is fully onsite 5 days per week at the SEI in Pittsburgh PA.
• You will be subject to a background investigation.

At the SEI your work helps strengthen the people and technology that underpin national security. If youre driven by purpose grounded in practice and ready to make a meaningful impact wed love to hear from you.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical prescription dental and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs fitness center access and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials we evaluate the role and responsibilities your valuable work experience and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; its about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization! Apply today!

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