Talent Acquisition Partner

HII’s Mission Technologies division is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to support the All-Domain Operations business group. In this remote role based in Fairfax, VA, you will own full life-cycle recruiting, working closely with hiring managers to identify needs, attract qualified talent, and move candidates through to preboarding.

What you’ll do

• Manage full life-cycle recruiting for assigned positions, from intake and sourcing through offer acceptance and preboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition team members to clarify position requirements , candidate qualifications, hiring priorities, and timelines.
• Develop and implement recruiting and sourcing strategies for technical, operational, professional, and mission-support roles.
• Recruit across a range of skill sets, including roles in engineering, cybersecurity, information technology, intelligence, program management, logistics, training, field operations, and other specialized positions.
• Source qualified candidates using job boards, internal databases, professional networks, social media, Boolean searches, referrals, career fairs, and direct outreach.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring, high-volume, and difficult-to-fill roles.
• Conduct candidate screenings covering experience, qualifications, competencies, clearance requirements, compensation expectations, and alignment with role needs.
• Coordinate interviews and support selection decisions by working with hiring managers and facilitating movement through the hiring process.
• Provide hiring managers with updates on recruiting activity, candidate availability, and potential hiring challenges.
• Manage job postings, candidate submissions, interview coordination, selection activity, offer development, pre-closing, and candidate communication.
• Deliver a responsive, positive candidate and hiring manager experience throughout recruiting.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate and requisition information in SuccessFactors and other Talent Acquisition systems.
• Support time-sensitive staffing efforts related to new business awards, program transitions, incumbent capture, and similar initiatives.
• Participate in Talent Acquisition and business meetings, sharing recruiting updates, challenges, and potential solutions.
• Collaborate with other recruiters to share candidate pipelines, sourcing techniques, and recruiting best practices.
• Represent HII Mission Technologies at virtual and in-person hiring, networking, military, and industry events as needed.
• Ensure recruiting activity complies with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and Talent Acquisition processes.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or 1 year of relevant experience with a master’s degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing full life-cycle recruiting , including sourcing, screening, candidate evaluation, interview coordination, offer management, and closing.
• Experience recruiting for technical skill sets such as engineering, cybersecurity, information technology, software, intelligence, technicians, or other specialized roles.
• Ability to recruit across a varied portfolio of technical, operational, professional, and mission-support positions.
• Experience using sourcing methods including Boolean searches, job boards, social media, professional networks, internal databases, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions , prioritize competing responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and team members.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office .
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with geographically dispersed stakeholders while maintaining communication.
• Ability to travel occasionally for hiring events, business meetings, or other recruiting activities.

Tools and systems

• SuccessFactors
• Microsoft Office

Preferred experience

• Experience recruiting within the defense, aerospace, intelligence, federal contracting, or government services industries.
• Experience recruiting candidates with active security clearances or supporting positions with clearance and security requirements.
• Experience supporting high-volume hiring, program transitions, contract awards, incumbent capture, or contingent hiring.
• Familiarity with technical and mission-focused talent markets and sourcing strategies for specialized positions.
• Experience using SuccessFactors or a similar applicant tracking system.
• Experience participating in digital, social, military, veteran, or other targeted recruiting initiatives.
• Ability to use recruiting data and market information to support hiring discussions and sourcing decisions.
• Understanding of federal contractor compliance requirements and Talent Acquisition policies and processes.

Compensation and location

• Location: Fairfax, VA (remote)
• Salary: USD 60,624 - 85,000 per year

Travel

• Required travel: 0 - 10%

Benefits

• Strong health coverage
• Company-matched retirement savings (401(k))
• Paid time off
• 10 paid federal holidays
• Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plan choices
• Wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Financial planning tools
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
• Paid holidays
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions