Cleared Government Talent Acquisition Manager (Onsite)

SDFM

Sterling (VA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager for a direct-hire role in Sterling, VA. This leadership position guides a recruiting team, oversees workload, and drives hiring timelines, including cleared government contracts (TS/SCI).

The ideal candidate will balance strategic staffing with hands-on recruitment, manage a small team (3–4 recruiters), and partner with senior leadership to align hiring with contract needs in a fast-paced government contracting environment.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional recruiting experience, including a minimum of 2 years supporting government contracting environments.
Direct management or team leadership experience, with responsibility for assigning workloads, establishing priorities, and developing recruiting staff.
Demonstrated experience sourcing and hiring candidates for cleared government contracts, including TS/SCI and Full Scope Polygraph positions.
Background supporting both proposal/capture recruiting efforts and active contract staffing requirements.
Experience recruiting through cleared talent platforms, such as ClearanceJobs.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting CRM platforms; Greenhouse experience is highly preferred.
Strong analytical and organizational abilities, with the capacity to manage competing demands and quickly shift team priorities.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Self-directed leadership style with the ability to make sound decisions, motivate a team, and maintain productivity in a high-volume environment.
Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate the recruiting team's daily activities, distributing open positions and assignments based on business priorities and staffing demands.
Evaluate recruiter workloads and team capacity, making adjustments as hiring needs and organizational priorities evolve.
Conduct consistent recruiting pipeline meetings to review candidate activity, assess progress, and address potential hiring delays.
Provide ongoing mentorship, training, and performance guidance to recruiters, while supporting the onboarding and development of new team members.
Collaborate with senior leadership, program stakeholders, and hiring managers to identify talent needs and establish recruiting strategies.
Personally manage a select portfolio of open positions, overseeing the full recruitment cycle from candidate sourcing through offer acceptance.
Monitor recruiting metrics and performance trends, providing reporting and recommendations to improve efficiency and results.
Promote consistent use of the applicant tracking system and other recruiting technologies to maintain accurate candidate and requisition records.
Assist with proposal and business development staffing initiatives by identifying prospective talent and evaluating candidate qualifications against contract requirements.
Maintain discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive candidate, employee, and organizational information.