Head of Executive Talent Acquisition

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 125,300 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA seeks a Head of Executive Talent Acquisition to lead the firm’s executive hiring strategy and build a world-class team of recruiters. You will use advanced tools and analytics to attract top leaders who align with our mission and culture.

You will lead a team, partner with CPO and SVP HR, and drive data-driven decisions to shorten time-to-fill while improving candidate experience and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in executive search or senior-level talent acquisition.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Experience placing C-suite and senior executives in complex, fast-paced organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end executive search strategy for C-suite and senior leadership roles.
• Leverage AI-powered sourcing platforms, CRM systems, and talent analytics dashboards.
• Build and maintain an executive talent pipeline using market mapping and predictive analytics.
• Partner with the CPO, SVP of HR, and senior leadership to define role requirements, success profiles, and cultural fit.
• Champion a data-informed approach to decision-making, using metrics to refine sourcing strategies and candidate experience.
• Mentor and develop a team of executive recruiters, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance.
• Ensure a seamless, high-touch candidate journey that reflects our brand and values at every stage.

Skills

Executive search

Leadership

Recruiting technologies

Stakeholder management

C-suite placement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

HireEZ

Eightfold

Beamery

Job description

Head of Executive Talent Acquisition

We believe that exceptional leadership changes the trajectory of organizations—and that finding those leaders should be as innovative as the companies they guide. Our mission is to identify, attract, and engage visionary executives who will shape the future of our business. We value curiosity, integrity, and the smart use of technology to make every search more precise and impactful.

As our Head of Executive Talent Acquisition, you will be the architect of our executive hiring strategy, blending the art of relationship-building with the science of data-driven recruiting. You’ll lead a high-performing team, harness cutting-edge tools, and design a search process that ensures we connect with the most exceptional leaders in the market—faster, smarter, and with deeper insight than ever before. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end executive search strategy for C-suite and senior leadership roles, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals.
• Leverage advanced recruiting technologies—such as AI-powered sourcing platforms, CRM systems, and talent analytics dashboards—to identify and engage top-tier executive talent.
• Build and maintain a robust executive talent pipeline using market mapping, competitive intelligence, and predictive analytics.
• Partner closely with the CPO, SVP of HR, and senior leadership to define role requirements, success profiles, and cultural fit.
• Champion a data-informed approach to decision-making, using metrics to refine sourcing strategies, reduce time-to-fill, and improve candidate experience.
• Mentor and develop a team of executive recruiters, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance.
• Ensure a seamless, high-touch candidate journey that reflects our brand and values at every stage.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in executive search or senior-level talent acquisition.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Experience placing C-suite and senior executives in complex, fast-pace organizations.
• Experience in leveraging recruiting technologies, such as LinkedIn Recruiter, HireEZ, Eightfold, and Beamery, to enhance sourcing and engagement.
• Experience using talent intelligence tools and dashboards to guide strategy.
• Ability to connect the business strategy internally with decision makers and externally with candidates.
• Ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to display a passion for innovation in recruiting, from AI-driven sourcing to virtual interviewing and assessment tools.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice If You Have

• Possession of exceptional relationship-building skills.
• Possession of strong business acumen and analytical skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is determined by various factors, including location, education, skills, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $125,300 to $233,000 annualized USD. This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, dependent care, and an employee recognition awards program. Eligibility applies to full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis.

Work Model

Remote: if this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

Hybrid: if this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

Onsite: if this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.