Principal Talent Acquisition Sourcer

<h3>Accountabilities</h3><li>
<strong>Strategic Talent Sourcing:</strong>Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify, attract, and engage qualified candidates for specialized engineering positions, including passive talent in competitive markets.</li><li>
<strong>Candidate Relationship Management:</strong>Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive candidate experience and effective collaboration with recruiters.</li><li>
<strong>Recruitment Partnership:</strong>Work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and talent acquisition leadership to understand workforce requirements, anticipate hiring challenges, and deliver tailored sourcing solutions.</li><li>
<strong>Market Intelligence and Analytics:</strong>Leverage sourcing data, labor market insights, and industry trends to inform staffing strategies, identify talent availability, and support data-driven recruitment decisions.</li><li>
<strong>Advanced Sourcing Techniques:</strong>Apply Boolean search methodologies, professional networking platforms, and other sourcing tools to identify hard-to-find talent and develop sustainable candidate pipelines.</li><li>
<strong>Candidate Assessment and Selection:</strong>Evaluate candidates through phone or in-person conversations, assessing their technical capabilities, competencies, cultural alignment, and suitability for specific roles. Consolidate feedback and support informed selection decisions.</li><li>
<strong>Recruitment Process Optimization:</strong>Anticipate hiring needs, manage competing priorities, and adapt sourcing strategies in response to changing business requirements while maintaining high service standards.</li><li>
<strong>Stakeholder Consultation:</strong>Develop a strong understanding of business objectives, engineering programs, technological challenges, and organizational culture to align talent acquisition activities with broader strategic goals.</li><li>
<strong>Hiring Success and Candidate Conversion:</strong>Engage candidates early in the recruitment process, address potential concerns, and help improve offer acceptance rates through proactive communication and relationship management.</li><li>
<strong>Professional Excellence:</strong>Demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and openness to feedback while contributing to continuous improvement across talent acquisition practices.</li><h2>Requirements</h2><li>
<strong>Education and Experience:</strong>A bachelor's degree with at least five years of recruiting, sourcing, or related customer-facing experience; a master's degree with at least three years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or GED with at least nine years of relevant experience.</li><li>
<strong>Talent Sourcing Expertise:</strong>Demonstrated experience in advanced talent sourcing, candidate engagement, and recruitment strategy development, ideally supporting specialized or hard-to-fill positions.</li><li>
<strong>Technical Sourcing Skills:</strong>Proficiency with professional networking platforms, particularly LinkedIn, and familiarity with Boolean search techniques and other methods for identifying qualified passive candidates.</li><li>
<strong>Strategic and Analytical Thinking:</strong>Ability to interpret sourcing metrics, evaluate labor market trends, synthesize complex information, and translate findings into actionable recruitment strategies.</li><li>
<strong>Stakeholder Management:</strong>Strong interpersonal and consulting skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, influence hiring decisions, and collaborate effectively with recruiters, hiring managers, and senior stakeholders.</li><li>
<strong>Candidate Evaluation:</strong>Ability to assess technical skills, competencies, motivation, and role suitability while managing candidate and hiring manager feedback efficiently.</li><li>
<strong>Adaptability and Organization:</strong>Excellent prioritization, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the flexibility to manage multiple searches and shifting recruitment needs in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
<strong>Communication and Professionalism:</strong>Strong verbal communication, customer service, and relationship-building abilities, supported by integrity, discretion, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to ethical recruitment practices.</li><li>
<strong>Preferred Industry Experience:</strong>Previous talent acquisition or sourcing experience within the aerospace and defense industry is highly desirable.</li><li>
<strong>Additional Eligibility:</strong>Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. The role may also require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable timeframe, depending on business requirements.</li><h2>Benefits</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive Compensation:</strong>Annual base salary ranging from<strong>$85,600 to $128,400</strong>, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, responsibilities, and market conditions.</li><li>
<strong>Potential Additional Compensation:</strong>Eligibility for discretionary bonuses and, where applicable, overtime or shift differentials, subject to role and compensation policies.</li><li>
<strong>Healthcare Coverage:</strong>Access to health insurance benefits.</li><li>
<strong>Life and Disability Insurance:</strong>Coverage designed to provide additional financial protection.</li><li>
<strong>Retirement Savings:</strong>Access to an employee savings plan to support long-term financial goals.</li><li>
<strong>Paid Time Off:</strong>Paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal needs.</li><li>
<strong>Remote Work:</strong>A fully remote position for candidates residing in the United States, with travel requirements of up to 25%.</li><li>
<strong>Career Impact:</strong>The opportunity to contribute to strategic talent acquisition initiatives supporting complex engineering programs and advanced technologies.</li><li>
<strong>Collaborative Environment:</strong>Opportunities to work with recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders across multiple functions.</li><li>
<strong>Professional Development:</strong>Exposure to evolving sourcing practices, market intelligence, and strategic recruitment methodologies.</li>