Director, Talent Acquisition - Defense, Space & Engineering

Job Description:

Parsons, a global leader in providing the federal government with national security solutions while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Talent Acquisition to lead our recruitment efforts, ensuring the acquisition of top-tier talent to drive the company's continued success.

The ideal location for this position is Chantilly, VA, or Huntsville, AL, with options of hybrid support.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Team Management: Leading and managing a team of recruiters, coordinators and/or other staff involved in the hiring process.
• Recruitment Process: Oversee end-to-end recruitment process ensuring compliance requirements are met while maintaining flexibility and agility for efficiency.
• Collaboration: Working closely with key stakeholders in the business and across functional organizations with ability to influence using data and market analysis to advise stakeholders around hiring best practices.
• Strategic Planning: Applying strong business acumen to proactively support the needs of the business. Developing weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and long-term plans to effectively execute and achieve goals.
• Metrics and Analytics: Tracking recruitment metrics and analyzing data to measure recruitment efficiency and identify gaps. Review, compare and contrast market data to internal data for improvement opportunities.
• Technology Utilization and Implementation: Leveraging existing tools within the business effectively. Understanding of key recruiting and HR technologies and how they are integrated and exchange data. Research and exposure to current trends in technology and the advantages and security concerns.
• Presentation Skills: Creating presentation material for management and executive briefs, ensuring the right level of information for the audience. Providing subject matter expertise in a public speaking format towards team, business partners and external partners.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 8-10 years of recruiting experience OR in lieu of degree, 12+ years of related recruiting experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading or managing recruiting teams supporting cleared work in the Intelligence community.
• Prior project management experience leading or contributing to initiatives requiring process, cultural, or system change within the talent acquisition function.
• Demonstrate strong executive presence and communication skills while interacting with leaders and senior cross-functional partners.
• Experience translating data and analysis into strategic recruitment processes and recommendations to enhance recruitment outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building and scaling technical recruitment teams.
• Experience using Workday Recruiting.
• Leadership or management role with a rotation in a non-recruiting function, showcasing a well-rounded understanding of organizational dynamics.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Not Applicable/None. This position is part of our Corporate team. We’re driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $227,900.00. We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!