Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor

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Our client is hiring a Senior Talent Advisor who sits where government contracting and technology meet. You won’t be a resume pusher. You’ll be the trusted advisor hiring managers rely on.

You’ll stand out if you bring: 8 to 10+ years of full-lifecycle recruiting, hands-on Greenhouse experience, and a background in technical and GovCon recruiting at a small or mid-size company. You’ll also need US citizenship and DC Metro residency, since the team is onsite Mondays.

Company Overview

Our client is a technology company that delivers sovereign intelligence and decision capabilities to the United States Government and its allies. They convert complex information and operational systems into decisive outcomes, giving public institutions and critical enterprises the tools to move faster, see clearer, and act first in an increasingly contested world.

They are not a consulting firm and not a systems integrator. Every team is built around practitioners who have operated at the mission edge, and every engagement is judged on one thing: whether it produces working capability, not slide decks. Solutions forged from experience, that is how they build, and it is how they hire.

Job Summary

The Senior Talent Advisor leads full-lifecycle recruitment across a diverse portfolio of positions while serving as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and business leaders. This role partners closely with stakeholders to build effective talent acquisition strategies, deliver exceptional candidate experience, and identify practitioners who align with the company's mission, technical bar, and culture.

The Senior Talent Advisor manages the end-to-end recruitment process; from proactive sourcing through offer negotiation, offer acceptance and onboarding support. This role will leverage market insights, data and recruiting best practices to influence hiring decisions and continuously improve outcomes.

NOTE: This is not a transactional recruiting role. This role requires consultative and advisory support across the organization. Clear strategy, positive influencing, concise communication are valuable success factors in this role.

Candidate must be local to the DC-Metro area.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for exempt and non-exempt positions across multiple business functions, including technical/non-technical, cleared/non-cleared and mission-support roles.

• Partner with business/hiring managers to understand business needs, define position requirements, and develop effective recruiting strategies.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders on talent market trends, hiring best practices, interview techniques, and competitive compensation considerations.

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies using job boards, networking events, social media, employee referrals, and direct outreach to build diverse (active/passive) talent pipelines.

• Screen resumes, conduct candidate interviews, and assess qualifications, experience, and organizational fit.

• Present qualified candidate recommendations and provide consultative guidance throughout the selection process.

• Coordinate and facilitate interview processes, ensuring an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

• Lead offer development, negotiations, and closing activities in partnership with hiring managers and TA Director.

• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Monitor recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate pipeline health, and hiring manager satisfaction to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies throughout the hiring process.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and talent communities.

• Support employer branding initiatives and represent the company at career fairs, networking events, and industry conferences as needed.

• Contribute to talent acquisition process improvements, projects, and initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and candidate experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 8-10+ years of full-lifecycle talent acquisition experience in a corporate, agency, or blended recruiting environment i.e., Government Contracting and Public/Private Sector.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for professional, technical, non-technical, cleared/non-cleared, and senior management level positions.
• Experience supporting recruitment across multiple business functions or geographic locations (CONOUS / OCONUS)
• Experience recruiting in high-growth or fast-paced environments.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and business leaders to develop strong recruiting strategies and influence hiring decisions.
• Strong sourcing capabilities utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards (clearance jobs, indeed etc.), networking events, and other talent identification tools.
• Experience using various Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting tools e.g. Greenhouse.
• Excellent interviewing, relationship management, negotiation, and consultative communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of employment laws, equal employment opportunity (EEO) requirements, and recruitment compliance practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite products.
• High levels of emotional intelligence, active listening, clear/concise communication skills, and integrity.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or a Talent Acquisition specialty certification.
• Hands on Greenhouse ATS experience
• Experience with talent market intelligence, workforce planning, and recruitment analytics.
• Familiarity with employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Experience implementing or improving recruiting processes and leveraging technology to increase efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to build long-term talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions, including technical/non-technical, cleared/non-cleared or mission-critical roles.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Participation in virtual and in-person meetings
• Ability to attend in person planned meetings and work events

Client Benefits

Beyond the opportunity to work alongside practitioners who have operated at the mission edge, joining our client's company means real ownership over outcomes that matter — the chance to build technology that gives the United States Government and its allies a genuine decision advantage, not just another dashboard. From competitive retirement matching to a PTO policy that encourages real time off, they're committed to creating an environment where their team can do their best work and still have a life outside of it.

Their comprehensive benefits package is designed to meet the diverse needs of their employees and their families. A full list of benefits is shared with candidates following an initial conversation with their HR team, so you'll have a clear picture of the support and resources available to you as part of the team.

Client Locations

Our client works in whatever arrangement the mission requires. Depending on the role, that might mean five days a week on a customer site, full-time in one of their offices, a hybrid schedule, or fully remote work — their team is spread across 25 states and four countries to match. They make sure every team member has the tools and access needed to do the work, wherever that work happens.

Travel is common across many of their roles, particularly those supporting customer missions in the field.

They are headquartered in McLean, VA, with additional office locations in Taipei, Taiwan, and Canberra, Australia.