Talent Acquisition Manager

Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) SourceFactor's client is a small/mid IT Services Government Contractor based in Arlington, VA. We're helping them find a Talent & Resource Manager to lead recruiting, workforce planning, and project staffing operations for a growing federal contractor. This role owns strategic and full-cycle recruiting as well as contract onboarding, security/credential tracking, and resource deployment across multiple programs. This role is hybrid, with at least 2 days per week on-site in Arlington, VA. Candidates for this role must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance. Key Responsibilities Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical, professional, and leadership roles supporting federal contracts Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational growth and contract pipeline Own sourcing strategy across job boards, social platforms, referrals, and passive outreach Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to clarify role requirements, selection criteria, and interview processes Manage workforce planning and forecasting in partnership with HR, including skills gap analysis and basic organizational design support Implement and optimize recruiting processes, tools, and workflows for efficiency, compliance, and scale Track and report recruiting metrics, trends, and performance insights Ensure an excellent candidate experience from initial contact through offer, acceptance, and contract-specific onboarding Manage relationships with external recruiting partners, agencies, and vendors Contract Onboarding & Security Process Act as the primary point of contact for contract onboarding for Service Delivery resources Implement and manage "welcome and contract integration" processes for new hires and transitions onto new contracts Track government security and access processes (e.g., CAC cards, background checks, public trust packages) and maintain status visibility for stakeholders Serve as the "one owner" for onboarding tracking, reducing confusion and finger-pointing between teams Resource & Credential Management Monitor how resources are deployed across contracts and identify opportunities to redeploy internal talent to upcoming openings Partner with leadership to align staffing plans with contract requirements and future opportunities Maintain a tracking system for employee certifications and credentials Ensure employee training, certifications, and skillsets remain aligned with government, contractual, and industry standards Forecast credential gaps and work with HR and managers to create certification/credential plans for employees interested in future roles Support basic resource financial tracking related to staffing and utilization for Service Delivery (e.g., who is staffed where and when) Qualifications 7+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, resource management, ideally within government contracting or a regulated environment Demonstrated success managing high-volume and specialized recruiting pipelines for technical and professional roles Experience partnering with senior leaders and hiring managers on workforce planning, staffing priorities, and process improvements Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, interviewing techniques, and selection methodologies Proven ability to manage competing priorities and keep multiple workstreams moving in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and stakeholder management skills Comfort using applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and collaboration tools (Teams, Excel, SharePoint, etc.) Preferred Background in federal contracting, IT or engineering services, or program/contract staffing Exposure to contract onboarding, government security/access processes, or FSO/clearance workflows (even if not in a formal FSO role) Experience with workforce planning, talent analytics, and basic resource/financial tracking This is a hands‑on management role for someone who enjoys both recruiting and operational problem-solving, and who wants to build modern, scalable talent and resource processes in a growing GovCon environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr SourceFactor