Talent Acquisition Lead

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead to oversee and execute federal recruiting and talent acquisition operations supporting a federal intelligence agency in Springfield, Virginia. This individual will be accountable for all aspects of the assigned Talent Acquisition program, including day-to-day operations, candidate assessment, application tracking, workforce planning, team leadership, and performance against contractual requirements.

The Talent Acquisition Lead will serve as the operational and technical authority for the assigned program area while providing subject matter expertise in federal hiring practices and skills-based assessments for technical positions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with extensive federal Human Resources experience, strong project and change-management capabilities, and a demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective talent acquisition strategies.

Location: Springfield, VA

Expected Start: Early 2027

This position is being recruited in support of potential future contract awards, and qualified candidates may be considered for upcoming opportunities supporting federal government clients.

Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of assigned Talent Acquisition program operations and contractual requirements
Manage the hands-on, day-to-day execution of recruiting, candidate assessment, and related Human Resources activities
Serve as the operational and technical authority for matters affecting daily program execution
Lead and supervise Human Resources and Talent Acquisition team members
Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition and workforce strategies
Ensure recruiting processes, applicant-tracking systems, and supporting business operations meet established performance requirements and timelines
Oversee full-cycle recruiting activities for technical, professional, and mission-critical positions
Provide subject matter expertise in skills-based assessments for technical roles
Ensure recruiting and assessment activities comply with applicable federal hiring procedures
Develop sourcing, recruiting, assessment, and candidate-engagement strategies for specialized and difficult-to-fill positions
Manage multiple programs, projects, priorities, and deliverables simultaneously
Apply project-management and organizational change-management principles to talent acquisition initiatives
Monitor recruiting performance and recommend improvements based on metrics, workforce needs, and program requirements
Establish and maintain effective, professional communication with senior government officials, managers, company leadership, and team members
Prepare and deliver program updates, recruiting reports, workforce metrics, and executive-level briefings
Support the implementation and adoption of new recruiting processes, technologies, and assessment methodologies
Apply artificial intelligence tools to recruiting and talent acquisition activities, as appropriate
Ensure the quality, consistency, timeliness, and compliance of all recruiting deliverables
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business Management, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or a related field
Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph
Minimum of six years of experience supporting federal Human Resources programs
At least four years of experience directly supervising or leading Human Resources or Talent Acquisition teams
Experience implementing and managing skills-based assessments for technical positions
Demonstrated knowledge of federal recruiting, hiring, and talent acquisition practices
Strong project-management skills with the ability to lead multiple programs or projects
Demonstrated organizational change-management capabilities
Proven ability to develop and execute effective talent acquisition strategies
Comprehensive understanding of Human Resources operations, policies, and practices
Experience managing applicant-tracking processes, recruiting workflows, and related business operations
Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder-management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate professionally with senior government officials, managers, and employees at all organizational levels
Ability to work full-time on-site in Springfield, Virginia

Desired Qualifications
At least two years of supervisory experience leading a compensation or performance-management team
Professional Human Resources certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or a federal equivalent
At least two years of experience with Intelligence Community hiring practices, such as the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System
Training or experience using artificial intelligence tools within recruiting, Human Resources, or workforce-planning environments
Experience recruiting for highly technical, cleared, or mission-critical positions
Experience supporting federal workforce transformation or talent modernization initiatives