Talent Acquisition Sourcing, Senior

MITRE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Sourcing professional to build pipelines and attract top talent across disciplines, aligning with MITRE's mission. You will partner with recruiters and managers to develop targeted strategies, engaging passive candidates through networks, events, and advanced sourcing tools.

You will pre-screen, track metrics, and continuously improve sourcing processes while traveling occasionally to connect with talent across sites and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• 4+ years of experience in talent sourcing, recruitment, or executive research roles.
• 2+ years of experience in mid-to senior level talent acquisition.
• Familiarity with advanced search techniques, Boolean strings, and online research methods.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Partner with recruiters to understand hiring needs and develop targeted sourcing strategies.
• Identify and engage passive candidates through networks, communities, and events.
• Use sourcing tools, AI-assisted search platforms, and CRM to discover and track candidates.
• Pre-screen and qualify candidates to ensure alignment with MITRE's mission and technical requirements.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and track sourcing activities against metrics.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to improve tools and processes.
• Stay current with sourcing trends and market intelligence.
• Engage candidates with personalized outreach reflecting MITRE's values.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Recruitment

Executive research

Boolean search

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

SeekOut

Phenom

Workday

CRM platforms

Job description

At MITRE, your passion fuels work that impacts our nation and improves lives. This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We're a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies - collaborating with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that advance our nation's health, security, and prosperity. Our people tackle the toughest technical challenges, supported by competitive benefits, meaningful career development, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose - and help shape the future.

Department Summary

MITRE is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Sourcing, Senior to join our team of talent strategists who connect extraordinary talent to MITRE's mission. In this role, you'll help identify, engage, and attract talented professionals across a wide range of disciplines who want to make a difference through MITRE's mission-driven work.

You’ll work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to build strong candidate pipelines, leverage modern sourcing tools, and apply creative approaches to reach specialized talent. This role offers the opportunity to learn advancing sourcing techniques and contribute directly to the success of MITRE's hiring initiatives.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Partner with recruiters to understand hiring needs and develop targeted sourcing strategies.
• Identify and engage passive candidates through professional networks, online communities, and industry events.
• Use provided sourcing tool platforms, AI-assisted search platforms, and MITRE's CRM to discover and track potential candidates.
• Pre-screen and qualify candidates to ensure alignment with MITRE's mission and technical requirements.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and track sourcing activities in alignment with established metrics.
• Collaborate with the broader Talent Acquisition team to improve tools, processes, and overall candidate experience.
• Stay current with sourcing trends, market intelligence, and talent market shifts.
• Engage candidates through thoughtful, personalized outreach that reflects MITRE's values and commitment to public service.
• Track and report sourcing metrics, providing data-driven insights to influence sourcing strategy and improve outcomes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6-years of related experience, including:
• 4+ years of experience in talent sourcing, recruitment, or executive research roles, preferably within technology, engineering, or mission-driven organizations.
• 2+ years of experience in mid-to senior level talent acquisition.
• Familiarity with advanced search techniques, Boolean strings, and online research methods.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Commitment to providing a positive candidate and stakeholder experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external talent communities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• A creative mindset with the ability to think beyond traditional sourcing channels.
• Ability to travel occasionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leveraging artificial intelligence sourcing tools and data-driven search methodologies.
• Knowledge of technical or cleared talent markets.
• Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, Phenom, Workday, and CRM platforms.
• 2+ years of experience in government contracting and/or non-profit recruiting, with a demonstrated understanding of government hiring practices and clearance requirements.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s)

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Not Applicable

Salary compensation range and midpoint

$99,600 - $124,500 - $149,400 Annual

Work Location Type

Onsite

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.

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