Talent Acquisition Manager

Leonardo DRS

Talent Acquisition Manager leading full-cycle recruiting for Leonardo DRS’s defense and intelligence technology business. Building talent strategy, diverse pipelines, university programs, and compliant hiring processes across enterprise functions.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting, talent acquisition strategy development, and building diverse talent pipelines. Proficient in utilizing applicant tracking systems and modern recruiting tools while ensuring compliance with HR practices.

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Full-Cycle RecruitingTalent Acquisition StrategyApplicant Tracking SystemsUniversity RecruitingTalent Analytics

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruiting MetricsWorkforce PlanningEmployee RelationsOrganizational DevelopmentSourcing ToolsProject ManagementTechnical RecruitingEngineering RecruitingManufacturing Recruiting

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizationRelationship BuildingCollaborationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Recruiting ToolsApplicant Tracking Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseManufacturingTechnologyTalent Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end recruiting for AIS across technical and non-technical functions
Build and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business priorities and workforce needs
Advise hiring leaders on hiring priorities, market conditions, and recruiting best practices
Develop diverse talent pipelines through networking, sourcing tools, referrals, social media, and external partnerships
Drive the candidate experience from outreach through offer and onboarding coordination
Oversee university recruiting and early-career programs
Lead recruiting metrics and insights reporting to improve efficiency, quality of hire, and pipeline health
Ensure compliant recruiting practices in partnership with HR, compensation, and business leaders
Collaborate with leadership to strengthen sourcing plans and enhance AI capabilities supporting recruiting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
5+ years of progressive talent acquisition or recruiting experience
Experience supporting technical, engineering, manufacturing, or defense-related organizations ideally
Proven experience running full-cycle recruiting across multiple functions and levels
Broad HR expertise across client group support, employee relations, talent management, and organizational development
Ability to build relationships and partner effectively with hiring managers and senior leaders
Excellent communication, organization, and project management capabilities
Experience using applicant tracking systems and modern recruiting tools/technology
Experience recruiting in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or technology environments preferred
Experience leading university recruiting and internship or early-career programs preferred
Knowledge of workforce planning and talent analytics preferred
Ability to manage competing priorities preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Life and disability insurance
Legal insurance
401(k) savings plan
Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Career-growth, professional development, and skill-enhancement programs and activities
Flexible work schedules
9/80 program
Competitive vacation
Health/emergency leave
Paid parental leave
Community service hours