Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Summary

The People Acquisition team partners with leaders across The Aerospace Corporation to attract, engage, and hire the exceptional talent that powers our mission. We are seeking a driven, full-cycle Talent Acquisition Partner (Talent Acquisition II/II) to join our team and own recruitment for a portfolio of niche, highly technical roles across the enterprise.

About the Role

This position is located 100% onsite in Chantilly, VA. The Talent Acquisition Partner will manage full-cycle recruitment for a portfolio of niche and technical positions, partnering closely with a defined client group to deliver against hiring goals. They will build and execute creative sourcing strategies, build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, and support the hiring process from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for a portfolio of niche and technical positions, partnering closely with a defined client group to deliver against hiring goals
• Build and execute creative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, and other talent platforms to identify candidates who hold or are eligible to obtain U.S. government security clearances
• Serve as a true talent advisor to hiring managers and partners across the enterprise, shaping hiring strategy, providing labor market intelligence, calibrating candidates, and influencing decisions throughout the hiring process
• Build and maintain strong, consultative relationships with hiring managers, Strategic People Partners, Compensation, and other cross-functional stakeholders to drive aligned, efficient hiring outcomes
• Maintain disciplined desk management, prioritizing requisitions, driving candidates through the pipeline, and ensuring data integrity and timely activity in Workday
• Deliver an outstanding candidate experience from first contact through offer acceptance, representing The Aerospace Corporation’s mission and culture with enthusiasm
• Track and report on pipeline health, time-to-fill, and sourcing effectiveness, using data to continuously refine your approach and inform your client conversations

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements for the Talent Acquisition Staff II:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field
• Three or more years of progressive full-cycle recruiting experience, including demonstrated success supporting niche or hard-to-fill roles
• Hands-on experience recruiting for engineering and technical positions
• Proven proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, and other modern sourcing tools and Boolean search techniques
• Experience using Workday as the primary applicant tracking system is required
• Demonstrated desk management skills, the ability to prioritize requisition load, maintain momentum, and deliver consistent results
• Experience supporting a dedicated client base, building credibility with hiring managers, and influencing through strong consultative partnership
• A driven, consultative mindset, enthusiastic about partnering with leaders, comfortable influencing hiring decisions, and energized by complex, high-visibility searches
• Minimum Requirements for the Talent Acquisition Staff III:
• Six or more years of progressive full-cycle recruiting experience, including demonstrated success supporting niche or hard-to-fill roles

Qualifications

• Previous in-house recruiting experience at a defense contractor or technology company, or agency-side experience at a staffing or executive search firm
• Knowledge of federal government hiring practices, including familiarity with security clearance levels (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI) and cleared talent markets
• Experience recruiting for FFRDCs, government contractors, or other cleared environments
• Experience identifying and engaging candidates who hold active security clearances or are eligible to obtain one
• Recruiter certifications such as AIRS (CIR, PRC), SHRM-CP, or PHRE
• Experience building pipelines and partnering on early-career or university recruiting initiatives

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $67,000.00 - $126,900.00 Pay Basis: Annual