Talent Acquisition Partner

The Aerospace Corporation

Talent Acquisition Partner recruiting niche engineering and technical talent for The Aerospace Corporation’s space programs. Advising hiring leaders and managing cleared recruiting pipelines.

Posted 9/5/2026full-timeChantilly • California, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $84,600 - $160,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment for niche and technical positions, utilizing advanced sourcing strategies and tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Workday. Proven ability to build consultative relationships with hiring managers and influence hiring decisions while maintaining data integrity and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitingLinkedIn Recruiter ProficiencyWorkday ExperienceConsultative PartnershipFederal Government Hiring Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingBoolean Search TechniquesSourcing StrategiesCandidate Pipeline ManagementLabor Market IntelligenceDesk Management SkillsRecruiting for Engineering PositionsRecruiting for Technical PositionsBuilding Credibility with Hiring ManagersIdentifying Candidates with Security Clearances

Soft Skills

Consultative MindsetInfluencing Hiring DecisionsBuilding RelationshipsPrioritizationEnthusiasm for Partnering

Tools & Technologies

LinkedIn RecruiterClearanceJobsWorkdayApplicant Tracking SystemsTalent Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

AIRS (CIR, PRC)SHRM-CPPHR

Industry Keywords

Federal Government Hiring PracticesSecurity Clearance LevelsFFRDCsGovernment ContractorsCleared Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage full-cycle recruitment for a portfolio of niche and technical positions
Partner with defined client groups to deliver against hiring goals
Build and execute creative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, and other talent platforms
Identify candidates who hold or are eligible to obtain U.S. government security clearances
Advise hiring managers and enterprise partners on hiring strategy
Provide labor market intelligence, calibrate candidates, and influence hiring decisions
Build consultative relationships with hiring managers, Strategic People Partners, Compensation, and other stakeholders
Manage requisitions, drive candidates through the pipeline, and maintain Workday data integrity and timely activity
Deliver an outstanding candidate experience from first contact through offer acceptance
Track and report pipeline health, time-to-fill, and sourcing effectiveness
Use data to refine recruiting approaches and inform client conversations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field
Six or more years of progressive full-cycle recruiting experience, including demonstrated success supporting niche or hard-to-fill roles
Eight or more years of progressive full-cycle recruiting experience, including demonstrated success supporting niche or hard-to-fill roles
Hands-on experience recruiting for engineering and technical positions
Proven proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, other modern sourcing tools, and Boolean search techniques
Experience using Workday as the primary applicant tracking system
Demonstrated desk management skills, ability to prioritize requisition load, maintain momentum, and deliver consistent results
Experience supporting a dedicated client base, building credibility with hiring managers, and influencing through consultative partnership
Driven, consultative mindset; enthusiasm for partnering with leaders and influencing hiring decisions
Previous in-house recruiting experience at a defense contractor or technology company, or agency-side experience at a staffing or executive search firm
Knowledge of federal government hiring practices and security clearance levels (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI)
Experience recruiting for FFRDCs, government contractors, or other cleared environments
Experience identifying and engaging candidates with active security clearances or eligibility to obtain one
Recruiter certifications such as AIRS (CIR, PRC), SHRM-CP, or PHR
Experience building pipelines and partnering on early-career or university recruiting initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect