Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition Manager Location: FL, US Job ID:115181 The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world. Career Functional Area: Human Resources, Talent Acquisition Experience Level: Mid-Level Job Summary At Leonardo DRS AIS, we help deliver technology that supports critical missions by making sure the right people are in the right roles at the right time. As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you’ll own full-cycle recruiting and talent strategy for an AI driven technology business that hires across engineering, AI, business development, finance, operations, supply chain, and program management. You’ll collaborate with leadership to build strategic people sourcing plans, strengthen recurring pipelines, enhance AI capabilities to support the process, and elevate the candidate experience, without losing speed, quality, or compliance. This role offers meaningful impact across the business enterprise, influence with decision-makers, and the opportunity to shape growth plans. Job Responsibilities Lead end-to-end recruiting for AIS, delivering high-quality hires across technical and non-technical functions while leveraging the highly sought after 4 X 10 work schedule. Build and execute a talent acquisition strategy that aligns to business priorities, workforce needs, and business plans. Influence and advise hiring leaders on hiring priorities, market conditions, and recruiting best practices to improve outcomes and speed. Develop strong, diverse pipelines using networking, sourcing tools, referrals, social media, and external partnerships to consistently attract top talent. Drive an “appropriate-touch” candidate experience from first outreach through offer and onboarding coordination—balancing urgency with candidate quality. Oversee university recruiting and early-career programs, including internship pipeline strategy, program coordination, and stakeholder alignment. Lead recruiting metrics and insights to report progress, improve efficiency, and strengthen quality of hire and pipeline health. Ensure compliant recruiting practices by partnering with HR, compensation, and business leaders and following applicable regulations and company policies. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field 5+ years of progressive talent acquisition or recruiting experience; ideally supporting technical, engineering, manufacturing, or defense-related organizations. Proven experience running full-cycle recruiting across multiple functions and levels. Broad HR expertise across client group support, employee relations, talent management, and organizational development. Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and senior leaders. Excellent communication, organization, and project management capabilities. Experience using applicant tracking systems and modern recruiting tools/technology. Preferred Qualifications Experience recruiting in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or technology environments. Experience leading university recruiting and internship or early-career programs. Knowledge of workforce planning and talent analytics Ability to manage competing priorities Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #AIS Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S. Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles: Integrity Agility Excellence Customer Focus Community & Respect Innovation We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leonardo DRS