Director – Talent Acquisition

At MetroStar, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. Our success is built on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent that drives innovation and excellence for our customers and for MetroStar. The Talent Acquisition (TA) team plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our company by identifying and securing the best and brightest minds.

The Director, Talent Acquisition is critical to supporting our high-growth trajectory, particularly within our Intelligence Community (IC) portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of IC and broader federal government hiring requirements, a proven track record in building and leading high-performing recruitment teams, and the ability to develop strategies that attract top-tier talent in this specialized sector.

What you’ll do:

• Leadership & Strategy:
  • Learn and iterate on MetroStar’s comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to ensure it aligns with our culture, performance expectations, and growth objectives
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of talent acquisition specialists focused on delivering exceptional candidate experiences and hiring results
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to understand business needs and forecast future hiring demands
• Recruitment Operations:
  • Manage full lifecycle recruiting processes for all funded positions
  • Implement best practices and innovative sourcing techniques to attract a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates
  • Ensure compliance with all hiring requirements, including security clearances, contract obligations, and other regulatory standards
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Partner with business unit leaders, hiring managers, and HR to understand specific talent needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on talent acquisition matters, providing insights on market trends, competitor analysis, and best practices in IC recruitment
• Metrics & Reporting:
  • Measure the effectiveness of the talent acquisition strategy using performance metrics and team scorecards
  • Provide regular reports to executive leadership on recruitment progress, challenges, and opportunities
  • Continuously refine recruitment processes based on data-driven insights

• Employer Branding:
  • Enhance MetroStar’s brand and mission identity within target candidate markets
  • Own MetroStar’s strategic commitment to the Veterans community and associated relationships
  • Represent the company at industry events, job fairs, and other networking opportunities to attract top talent

The Required Qualifications for this Role:

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
  • 5 years of experience leading a team recruiting for the Intelligence Community, including knowledge of clearance requirements and other IC-specific hiring challenges

• Skills:
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on driving performance and fostering a collaborative environment
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Expertise in using recruitment technologies, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and social media platforms for talent acquisition
• Clearance:
  
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain one is highly preferred
    
    
• Location:
  • This role must work out of our Reston HQ, 3x per week

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.

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