Lead Talent Acquisition - Government

Lead full-cycle recruiting activities from intake through onboarding for domestic roles supporting Federal Solutions teams Partner with business leaders, program managers, and hiring teams to develop recruiting strategies aligned with workforce plans and organizational goals Recruit for highly specialized and mission-critical positions requiring active security clearances up to and including Full Scope Polygraph Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage active and passive candidates Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical skill sets and future growth initiatives Conduct candidate assessments, behavioral interviews, and qualification reviews, including evaluation of technical expertise, clearance status, and mission alignment Guide hiring teams through structured interview and selection processes to ensure objective, compliant hiring decisions Manage offer development and negotiations while delivering an exceptional candidate experience Collaborate with security, onboarding, compliance, and HR teams to ensure a seamless hiring process Provide insights on recruiting performance, pipeline health, hiring risks, and labor market trends Mentor and support recruiting team members while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with employment laws, government contracting requirements, OFCCP guidelines, and internal policies Requirements 5+ years of talent acquisition or full-cycle recruiting experience for government, defense, national security, or mission-critical organizations Proven success sourcing and hiring candidates for hard-to-fill and specialized positions Strong candidate assessment, interviewing, and offer negotiation skills Experience partnering with hiring leaders and influencing talent decisions Knowledge of employment laws, recruiting compliance requirements, and hiring best practices Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills Experience recruiting candidates with active security clearances Knowledge of federal contracting environments and government hiring requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred Experience using advanced sourcing tools, talent intelligence platforms, and recruiting analytics preferred Strategic thinking and workforce planning expertise Ability to manage complex searches with minimal direction Strong consulting and advisory skills Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving abilities Passion for delivering exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences Commitment to mentoring others and driving recruiting excellence Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting for government and mission-critical roles, with a strong focus on compliance, candidate assessment, and strategic workforce planning. Proven ability to build talent pipelines and deliver exceptional candidate experiences while mentoring team members. Highest-signal resume keywords Full-Cycle Recruiting Experience Candidate Assessment Skills Knowledge of Employment Laws Experience with Security Clearances Strategic Workforce Planning ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Talent Acquisition Sourcing Strategies Behavioral Interviewing Offer Negotiation Recruiting Compliance Data-Driven Decision-Making Recruiting Analytics Stakeholder Management Consulting Skills Problem-Solving Abilities Soft Skills Excellent Communication Relationship-Building Mentoring Influencing Talent Decisions Commitment to Recruiting Excellence Industry Keywords Federal Solutions Government Contracting National Security Mission-Critical Positions OFCCP Guidelines Tools & Technologies Advanced Sourcing Tools Talent Intelligence Platforms #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor