Talent Acquisition Lead

ITC Defense; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Subsidized Health Insurance

Employer Paid Dental and Vision Ins

Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

3% Biweekly 401(k) Contribution

Paid Time Off

Tuition and Certification Reimbursemen

Competitive Salaries with Performance

Supportive leadership and team enviro

Job summary

ITC Defense in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead to drive growth through strategic workforce planning, full-cycle recruitment, and smooth onboarding. The role partners with ITC leadership and program managers to forecast talent needs and ensure compliant, efficient hiring.

You will mentor junior staff, manage internal and external recruiting resources, and coordinate with mobility teams for international hires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field, or 8+ years of technical recruiting experience.
• 7+ years in talent acquisition, with 3+ years in defense or federal contracting.
• Experience sourcing for technical roles and government contracting processes.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with ATS and sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic workforce planning with ITC leadership and program managers.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment, role definitions, posting, and ATS management.
• Source candidates, conduct interviews, and extend offers.
• Provide onboarding, ensure compliance with OFCCP, EEOC, FAR/DFARS.
• Mentor junior staff and manage external recruiting resources.
• Support global mobility and international hiring.

Skills

Talent acquisition leadership

Full-cycle recruitment

Strategic workforce planning

Federal contracting

Security clearance processes

ATS management

Vendor management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

Master's degree or SHRM/SPhR certification

Tools

JazzHR

Clearance Jobs

LinkedIn

resume databases

CRM systems

Job description

Location: Huntsville, AL

Position: Talent Acquisition Lead

Overview

ITC requires a full‑time employee to support Business Growth and Operations in Huntsville, Alabama by performing Talent Acquisition leadership, Workforce planning for growth pursuits, and as required HR support tasks supporting the ITC office in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Workforce Planning by partnering with ITC leadership and program managers to forecast talent needs and develop long‑term sourcing strategies.
• Full‑Cycle Recruitmentleading the end‑to‑end hiring process:
• Working with Hiring Managers in defining role requirements
• Responsible for overall posting, management, and maintenance of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Source candidates, assess job boards for new applicants, screen resumes
• Conduct preliminary interviews using standardized screening techniques to assess candidates' skills, qualifications, experience, and to gauge interest, personality, and salary requirements.
• Coordinate the recruitment process, including pre‑offer and post‑offer activities as defined in the process and follow up with candidates through the hiring process.
• Extend offers to candidates and “close the deal” on hiring.
• Participate in the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company.
• Ensure all recruiting activities adhere to federal contracting regulations, includingOFCCP,EEOC, andFAR/DFARSrequirements.
• Support human resources reporting requirements as related to talent acquisition.
• Coordinate with and manage any external recruiting resources.
• Manage and mentor more junior personnel.
• Provide Global Mobility & OCONUS support by managing international hiring complexities, including coordination with local teams, adherence to host nation regulations, and managing logistics for overseas deployments.
• Conduct Employer Branding through collaboration with marketing actions to enhance the company's reputation as a top‑tier defense employer across job boards and social platforms likeLinkedIn.
• Develop recruitment metrics in line with market and industry standards such as Time‑to‑Fill (Cleared Roles), Offer Acceptance Rate, Cost‑per‑Hire, and Sourcing Channel Efficiency, Clearance Eligibility Rate, First‑Year Retention Rate
• Provide Growth & Proposal Support to include:
• Identifying and securing "Key Personnel" for new business pursuits
• Build a "contingent‑ready" bench of pre‑vetted candidates for pending contract awards
• Support the strategic transition of incumbent personnel during new contract phase‑ins, focusing on high‑retention onboarding and culture integration to ensure 100% Day‑1 staffing.
• Support the end‑to‑end workforce recruitment lifecycle during the new contract transition period.
• Attend local hiring and networking events to support ITC talent acquisition initiatives.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; or 8+ years technical recruiting experience
• 7+ years of talent acquisition experience, with at least 3 years specifically in the defense or federal contracting industry.
• Experience sourcing for technical positions
• Deep understanding of government contracting and security clearance processes
• Hands‑on experience with modern ATS (e.g.,JazzHR, Clearence Jobs, LinkedIn), resume databases, and digital sourcing tools.
• Experience with federal market Business Development processes and proposals
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research and integrate data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and applications
• Ability to learn and use corporate applications (CRM and ATS)
• Ability to enforce ITC policies and processes
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be willing to work in the Huntsville office a minimum of 24 hours per week (during normal business operations)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g.,SHRM,SPhR)
• Experience with OCONUS recruiting and hiring

Why work at ITC Defense:

• Employer Supplemented Health Insurance
• Employer Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 3% Biweekly 401(k) Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Competitive Salaries with Performance Incentives
• A positive working environment with supportive teammates and leadership

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