Talent Acquisition Business Partner 2/3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Talent Acquisition Business Partner to lead end-to-end recruiting for both cleared and non-cleared roles. You will partner with HR leaders, manage full-cycle processes, and craft data-driven hiring strategies.

The role supports enterprise-wide digital transformation and requires collaboration with Compensation, Legal, Security, and Talent Ops. This hybrid position is based in the Baltimore area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of full life cycle recruiting; or Master’s degree; or 4+ years with an associate degree.
• Experience with full life-cycle recruiting and sourcing across engineering, manufacturing, and other disciplines.
• Social media experience with extensive online networks.
• Experience partnering with HR and hiring managers and establishing credibility with business acumen.
• U.S. Citizenship may be required for government clearance related roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary recruiting partner to hiring managers and HRBPs.
• Lead intake/discovery to define role requirements, success profiles, and selection criteria.
• Build and execute data-driven hiring strategies for cleared and non-cleared roles.
• Create targeted pipelines aligned to near- and long-term workforce plans.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment: posting, outreach, screening, interviews, debriefs, references, and closing.
• Advise on labor market, compensation, and location strategy for headcount planning.
• Champion candidate experience; keep stakeholders informed and drive timely decisions.
• Partner with Compensation, Legal, Security, and Talent Ops on offers, clearances, relocation, and start dates.
• Use ATS/CRM to manage requisitions and pipelines; track funnel metrics and improve processes.

Skills

Planning & Organizational Skills

Project Management

Communication

Customer Service

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Associates + 4 years experience

6+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Workday

Eightfold

LinkedIn Recruiter

HireEZ

ClearanceJobs

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our organization is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission and join our team as a Talent Acquisition Business Partner 2/3. This is a hybrid position that will require an in-office presence in the Baltimore area at least once per week, and more frequently as needed.

What You’ll Get to Do:

As a Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you will drive end-to-end hiring and serve as a strategic advisor to business and HR leaders, advancing our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. You will align talent strategies to business priorities, deliver high-quality hires, and leverage agile recruitment methodologies to improve speed, quality, and candidate experience.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary recruiting partner to hiring managers and HRBPs;
• Lead intake/discovery to define role requirements, success profiles, and selection criteria.
• Build and execute data-driven hiring strategies for cleared and non-cleared technical and functional roles;
• Create targeted pipelines aligned to near‑and‑long‑term workforce plans.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment: job posting, proactive outreach, screening, structured interviews, panel facilitation, debriefs, references, and candidate closing.
• Advise on labor market and competitor intelligence (talent supply, compensation, location strategy) to inform headcount planning and requisition prioritization.
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience; keep candidates and stakeholders informed, prepare interview teams, and drive timely, inclusive decision‑making.
• Partner with Compensation, Legal, Security, and Talent Ops on offer development, approvals, clearances, relocation, and start dates; ensure EEO/OFCCP compliance and audit‑ready documentation.
• Leverage and optimize sourcing channels and tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, HireEZ, ClearanceJobs, Indeed, niche boards).
• Activate employer brand and employee value proposition across social channels, professional communities, and events; represent Northrop Grumman at targeted recruiting engagements.
• Build and nurture strategic talent communities for critical skill areas; convert passive prospects into active candidates through sustained relationship management.
• Coach hiring managers on structured interviewing, selection best practices, and bias mitigation to improve quality of hire and diversity outcomes.
• Use ATS/CRM to manage requisitions and pipelines; maintain data integrity, track funnel metrics (time‑to‑fill, conversion, source effectiveness), and continuously improve processes through agile recruiting sprints.

The ideal candidate will:

• Excellent planning and organizational skills;
• able to manage multiple high priority projects effectively in a high volume, fast‑paced service environment Self‑directed, excellent customer service skills and results orientation.

Basic Qualifications for the Talent Acquisition Business Partner (level 2):

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of full life cycle recruiting experience; OR Master’s degree; OR Associates degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Will consider 6 years of full life cycle recruiting experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience with full life‑cycle recruiting and sourcing various skills and technical talent across engineering, manufacturing, and other disciplines.
• Social media experience with extensive online networks.
• Experience partnering and engaging with HR and hiring managers and establishing credibility with extensive business acumen.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Talent Acquisition Business Partner (level 3):

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of full life cycle recruiting experience; OR Master’s with 3 years of relevant experience ; OR Associate’s with 7 years of relevant experience .
• Will consider 9 years of full life cycle experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience with full life‑cycle recruiting and sourcing various skills and technical talent across engineering, manufacturing, and other disciplines.
• Social media experience with extensive online networks.
• Experience partnering and engaging with HR and hiring managers and establishing credibility with extensive business acumen.

Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels:

• Background in agency recruiting.
• Experience with server‑based applicant tracking systems, ideally Workday and/or Eightfold.
• Experience developing competitive market intelligence for talent.
• Experience with OFCCP process compliance.
• Experience with effective ways to build talent pipelines and tactical research.
• Experience with alternative search techniques to find and engage passive candidates.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company.

Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

#MPR Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.