Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cenergy International Services is supporting a major aerospace company seeking a contract Talent Acquisition Business Partner for its Mission Systems Sector. The role serves as a recruiting partner for hiring managers and HR, managing full-cycle recruitment, developing technical talent pipelines, providing labor market insights, and ensuring compliant, data-driven hiring. This remote position supports occasional in-person business needs and recruiting events in the Maryland, Washington, DC, and Delaware region.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary recruiting partner for hiring managers and HR; lead intake to define role requirements and selection criteria
- Develop and execute data-driven hiring strategies for cleared and non‐cleared technical roles
- Manage full-cycle recruitment: posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, debriefs, and closing
- Build and maintain targeted talent pipelines aligned to near- and long‐term workforce needs
- Provide labor market and competitor insights to inform hiring decisions and prioritization
- Champion an excellent candidate and stakeholder experience with timely, inclusive decision-making
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and EEO/OFCCP requirements; maintain audit‐ready documentation
- Utilize ATS/CRM tools (e.g., Workday, Eightfold) to manage requisitions, track funnel metrics, and improve processes
- Represent Northrop Grumman at recruiting events and support a smooth onboarding experience for new hires
Skills
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience (agency or corporate); or an additional 4 years in lieu of a degree
- Experience sourcing and hiring diverse technical talent (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, business, and related disciplines)
- Proven success managing multiple requisitions in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms
- Ability to build and maintain strong talent pipelines and partnerships with hiring managers and HR
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a consultative, customer-focused approach
- Background in agency or staffing firm recruiting
- Experience in government contracting, aerospace, or defense
- Familiarity with Workday and Eightfold
- Demonstrated understanding of OFCCP compliance and regulated hiring environments
- Active in digital sourcing and social recruitment (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent communities, niche boards)
- Experience developing market intelligence and engaging passive candidate
- Strong organizational skills; able to manage shifting priorities and multiple stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Self-directed, with strong customer service orientation and results focus
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for recruiting events and business needs
Benefits
- Remote contract role
- Occasional in-person business needs and recruiting events
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