Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead – Government

AT&T; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Caregiver Leave

Disability Benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee discounts on AT&T mobility &/

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

AT&T is seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition professional to drive full-cycle recruiting for mission-critical government-focused roles. You will advise hiring leaders, develop sourcing strategies, and build pipelines for security-cleared positions, up to Full Scope Polygraph, across Federal Solutions teams.

You will partner with program managers and HR to ensure compliant hiring, manage offers, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience while mentoring teammates and improving processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of talent acquisition or full-cycle recruiting experience for government, defense, national security, or mission-critical organizations
• Proven success sourcing and hiring candidates for hard-to-fill and specialized positions
• Strong candidate assessment, interviewing, and offer negotiation skills
• Experience partnering with hiring leaders and influencing talent decisions
• Knowledge of employment laws, recruiting compliance requirements, and hiring best practices
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience recruiting candidates with active security clearances
• Knowledge of federal contracting environments and government hiring requirements
• Experience using advanced sourcing tools, talent intelligence platforms, and recruiting analytics preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting activities from intake through onboarding for domestic roles supporting our Federal Solutions teams
• Partner with business leaders, program managers, and hiring teams to develop recruiting strategies that align with workforce plans and organizational goals
• Recruit for highly specialized and mission-critical positions requiring active security clearances up to and including Full Scope Polygraph
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage active and passive candidates
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical skill sets and future growth initiatives
• Conduct candidate assessments, behavioral interviews, and qualification reviews, including evaluation of technical expertise, clearance status, and mission alignment
• Guide hiring teams through structured interview and selection processes to ensure objective, compliant hiring decisions
• Manage offer development and negotiations while delivering an exceptional candidate experience
• Collaborate with security, onboarding, compliance, and HR teams to ensure a seamless hiring process
• Provide insights on recruiting performance, pipeline health, hiring risks, and labor market trends
• Mentor and support recruiting team members while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, government contracting requirements, OFCCP guidelines, and internal policies

Skills

Strategic thinking

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate assessment

Stakeholder management

Employment law knowledge

Communication

Negotiation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Advanced sourcing tools

Talent intelligence platforms

Job description

AT&T is seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition professional to drive full-cycle recruiting for mission-critical government-focused roles. You will advise hiring leaders, develop sourcing strategies, and build pipelines for security-cleared positions, up to Full Scope Polygraph, across Federal Solutions teams.

You will partner with program managers and HR to ensure compliant hiring, manage offers, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience while mentoring teammates and improving processes.