Talent Acquisition Partner

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Germantown, MD is seeking a high-energy Talent Acquisition Partner to lead proactive sourcing and build pipelines for critical roles in defense technology. You will partner with hiring managers, HR, and business leaders to attract specialized talent and drive successful hires.

You will engage passive candidates, manage relationships across multiple requisitions, and represent the company at career fairs and industry events to strengthen our employment brand.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or talent-sourcing experience.
• Demonstrated success identifying and engaging passive candidates through direct outreach, networking, talent communities, and creative sourcing methods.
• Experience supporting career fairs, recruiting events, campus recruiting, or community outreach initiatives.
• Strong relationship-building skills with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
• Knowledge of employment laws, EEO, and other legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive sourcing to identify, attract, and engage qualified candidates for current and anticipated hiring needs.
• Build pipelines of passive candidates with regular contact and convert relationships into future hires.
• Use a broad range of sourcing channels—including LinkedIn Recruiter, resume databases, associations, networks, referrals, and social media.
• Develop customized sourcing strategies for high-volume and difficult-to-fill positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to translate business requirements into effective talent-acquisition plans.
• Represent RADA at career fairs, university events, and industry conferences to strengthen the employer brand.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities from intake discussions to offers.

Skills

Passive candidate engagement

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Interviewing & selection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Resume databases

ATS/recruiting analytics tools

Job description

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Talent Acquisition Partner

Location:

Germantown, MD, US, 20876

Job ID: 115634

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Job Summary

We are seeking a high-energy recruiter with a passion for sourcing, engaging passive talent, and building pipelines that support our future workforce needs.

This role is ideal for a recruiter who thrives on finding exceptional candidates before they apply, starting meaningful career conversations, and developing relationships that lead to successful hires over time. You will be a visible partner to hiring managers, HR partners, and business leaders, helping RADA attract the specialized talent needed to support continued growth.

What you'll do:

• Lead proactive sourcing initiatives to identify, attract, and engage qualified candidates for current and anticipated hiring needs.
• Build and nurture pipelines of passive candidates , maintaining regular contact with high-potential talent and converting relationships into future hiring opportunities.
• Use a broad range of sourcing channels—including LinkedIn Recruiter, resume databases, professional associations, industry networks, referrals, social media, and targeted outreach to reach specialized and hard-to-find talent.
• Develop customized sourcing strategies for business-critical, high-volume, and difficult-to-fill positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand current and future workforce needs, refine candidate profiles, and translate business requirements into effective talent‑acquisition plans.
• Represent RADA at career fairs, university and technical‑school recruiting events, military and veteran outreach events, industry conferences, and community networking opportunities to strengthen our employment brand and build early‑career and experienced‑talent pipelines.
• Establish and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, technical schools, workforce‑development organizations, professional groups, and community partners.
• Manage full‑cycle recruiting activities, including intake discussions, job posting support, candidate screening, interview coordination, selection support, offer management, etc.
• Deliver a responsive, professional, and engaging candidate experience from first outreach through hire.
• Create and maintain talent communities for priority skill areas, ensuring candidates remain engaged even when there is not an immediate opening.
• Track sourcing activity, candidate pipeline health, event results, and recruiting metrics through the applicant tracking system and other recruiting tools.
• Partner with HR generalists and communication department leaders on employer‑branding initiatives, recruiting events, and continuous‑improvement projects.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Two or more years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or talent‑sourcing experience.
• Demonstrated success identifying and engaging passive candidates through direct outreach, networking, talent communities, and creative sourcing methods.
• Experience supporting career fairs, recruiting events, campus recruiting, or community outreach initiatives.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to connect credibly with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
• A consultative mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, and recruiting analytics to manage pipelines and measure results.
• Knowledge of behavioral interviewing practices and applicable employment, EEO, and other legal requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and follow‑through skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Staffing agency, search‑firm, or contract‑recruiting experience is highly desired.
• Experience recruiting for technical, engineering, manufacturing, defense, government‑contracting, or other specialized skill sets.
• Experience developing talent pipelines for high‑growth organizations or for roles with limited candidate availability.
• Familiarity with military, veteran, clearance‑eligible, or technical‑school talent populations.

The salary range for this position is $75,956 - $98,743. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance‑based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non‑exempt employees as applicable). Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state‑mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career‑growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid‑tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.