Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Manager

Industry: Government Contracting / Defense & Intelligence

Location (city, state): Sterling, VA

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $130,000–$150,000 annually

Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week; Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. This position requires working onsite 4–5 days per week.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with our client, a growing government contracting organization that provides specialized analytical, operational, and technical services in support of national security and intelligence initiatives. Our client works closely with defense and intelligence agencies, delivering solutions to complex mission-driven challenges.

Job Description:

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager on behalf of our client. This individual will lead and support the daily operations of an established recruiting team, overseeing recruiter performance, workload distribution, and hiring priorities.

The ideal candidate is an experienced recruiting leader with a strong background in government contracting and cleared recruiting. This person will be responsible for keeping the team organized, motivated, and focused while balancing immediate hiring needs with longer-term staffing and growth initiatives.

Although the position is primarily leadership-focused, the Talent Acquisition Manager will also maintain a hands-on role in recruiting, managing select requisitions and identifying qualified cleared professionals. Success in this role requires someone who can thrive in a fast-moving environment, make independent decisions, and help drive hiring timelines of fewer than 30 days.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate the recruiting team's daily activities, distributing open positions and assignments based on business priorities and staffing demands.
• Evaluate recruiter workloads and team capacity, making adjustments as hiring needs and organizational priorities evolve.
• Conduct consistent recruiting pipeline meetings to review candidate activity, assess progress, and address potential hiring delays.
• Provide ongoing mentorship, training, and performance guidance to recruiters, while supporting the onboarding and development of new team members.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, program stakeholders, and hiring managers to identify talent needs and establish recruiting strategies.
• Personally manage a select portfolio of open positions, overseeing the full recruitment cycle from candidate sourcing through offer acceptance.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and performance trends, providing reporting and recommendations to improve efficiency and results.
• Promote consistent use of the applicant tracking system and other recruiting technologies to maintain accurate candidate and requisition records.
• Assist with proposal and business development staffing initiatives by identifying prospective talent and evaluating candidate qualifications against contract requirements.
• Maintain discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive candidate, employee, and organizational information.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of professional recruiting experience, including a minimum of 2 years supporting government contracting environments.
• Previous direct management or team leadership experience, with responsibility for assigning workloads, establishing priorities, and developing recruiting staff.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing and hiring candidates for cleared government contracts, including TS/SCI and Full Scope Polygraph positions.
• Background supporting both proposal/capture recruiting efforts and active contract staffing requirements.
• Experience recruiting through cleared talent platforms, such as ClearanceJobs.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting CRM platforms; Greenhouse experience is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities, with the capacity to manage competing demands and quickly shift team priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Self-directed leadership style with the ability to make sound decisions, motivate a team, and maintain productivity in a high-volume environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Additional Details:

• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Target Start Date: ASAP
• Interview Process: Virtual screening followed by an in-person interview.
• Team Structure: Oversees a team of approximately 3 recruiters, with anticipated growth to 4 recruiters.
• Organization Size: Approximately 400 employees.
• Work Environment: Fast-paced government contracting environment, with approximately 90% of positions requiring TS/SCI clearance.
• Security Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Perks:

• Opportunity to lead and grow an established talent acquisition team.
• Eligibility for recruiting incentives and an annual performance-based bonus.
• Direct impact on organizational growth and strategic hiring initiatives.
• Opportunity to work within the defense and intelligence contracting space.
• Career growth potential within an expanding recruiting function.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.