Lead Talent Acquisition – Government

AT&T

Lead full-cycle recruiting for AT&T’s Federal Solutions teams. Building cleared-talent pipelines and shaping government hiring strategies.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeColumbia • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,800 - $178,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting for government and mission-critical roles, with a strong focus on compliance, candidate assessment, and strategic workforce planning. Proven ability to build talent pipelines and deliver exceptional candidate experiences while mentoring team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Recruiting ExperienceCandidate Assessment SkillsKnowledge of Employment LawsExperience with Security ClearancesStrategic Workforce Planning

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionSourcing StrategiesBehavioral InterviewingOffer NegotiationRecruiting ComplianceData-Driven Decision-MakingRecruiting AnalyticsStakeholder ManagementConsulting SkillsProblem-Solving Abilities

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship-BuildingMentoringInfluencing Talent DecisionsCommitment to Recruiting Excellence

Tools & Technologies

Advanced Sourcing ToolsTalent Intelligence Platforms

Industry Keywords

Federal SolutionsGovernment ContractingNational SecurityMission-Critical PositionsOFCCP Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead full-cycle recruiting activities from intake through onboarding for domestic roles supporting Federal Solutions teams
Partner with business leaders, program managers, and hiring teams to develop recruiting strategies aligned with workforce plans and organizational goals
Recruit for highly specialized and mission-critical positions requiring active security clearances up to and including Full Scope Polygraph
Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage active and passive candidates
Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical skill sets and future growth initiatives
Conduct candidate assessments, behavioral interviews, and qualification reviews, including evaluation of technical expertise, clearance status, and mission alignment
Guide hiring teams through structured interview and selection processes to ensure objective, compliant hiring decisions
Manage offer development and negotiations while delivering an exceptional candidate experience
Collaborate with security, onboarding, compliance, and HR teams to ensure a seamless hiring process
Provide insights on recruiting performance, pipeline health, hiring risks, and labor market trends
Mentor and support recruiting team members while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with employment laws, government contracting requirements, OFCCP guidelines, and internal policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of talent acquisition or full-cycle recruiting experience for government, defense, national security, or mission-critical organizations
Proven success sourcing and hiring candidates for hard-to-fill and specialized positions
Strong candidate assessment, interviewing, and offer negotiation skills
Experience partnering with hiring leaders and influencing talent decisions
Knowledge of employment laws, recruiting compliance requirements, and hiring best practices
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
Experience recruiting candidates with active security clearances
Knowledge of federal contracting environments and government hiring requirements
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred
Experience using advanced sourcing tools, talent intelligence platforms, and recruiting analytics preferred
Strategic thinking and workforce planning expertise
Ability to manage complex searches with minimal direction
Strong consulting and advisory skills
Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Passion for delivering exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences
Commitment to mentoring others and driving recruiting excellence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone