Talent Acquisition Lead

Overview

Position:
Talent Acquisition Lead. ITC requires a full-time employee to support business growth and operations in Huntsville, Alabama by performing Talent Acquisition leadership, workforce planning for growth pursuits, and as required HR support tasks supporting the ITC office in Huntsville, AL.

• Lead Strategic Workforce Planning by partnering with ITC leadership and program managers to forecast talent needs and develop long-term sourcing strategies.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment leading the end-to-end hiring process, including defining role requirements with Hiring Managers, posting and maintaining the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), sourcing candidates, screening resumes, and conducting preliminary interviews using standardized screening techniques.
• Coordinate the recruitment process, including pre-offer and post-offer activities, follow up with candidates through the hiring process, and extend offers to candidates.
• Participate in onboarding for new hires to ensure a smooth transition into the company.
• Ensure all recruiting activities adhere to federal contracting regulations, including OFCCP, EEOC, and FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Support human resources reporting related to talent acquisition and coordinate with external recruiting resources as needed.
• Manage and mentor junior personnel.
• Provide Global Mobility & OCONUS support by managing international hiring complexities, coordinating with local teams, ensuring host nation regulatory compliance, and managing logistics for overseas deployments.
• Conduct Employer Branding in collaboration with marketing actions to enhance ITC’s reputation as a top-tier defense employer across job boards and social platforms like Linked In.
• Develop recruitment metrics aligned with market and industry standards (e.g., Time-to-Fill for Cleared Roles, Offer Acceptance Rate, Cost-per-Hire, Sourcing Channel Efficiency, Clearance Eligibility Rate, First-Year Retention Rate).
• Support Growth & Proposal activities, including identifying and securing "Key Personnel" for new business pursuits and building a contingent-ready bench of pre-vetted candidates for pending contract awards.
• Assist in strategic transitions of incumbent personnel during new contract phase-ins, focusing on high-retention onboarding and culture integration to aim for 100% Day-1 staffing, and support end-to-end recruitment during the transition period.
• Attend local hiring and networking events to support ITC talent acquisition initiatives.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; or 8+ years of technical recruiting experience.
• 7+ years of talent acquisition experience, with at least 3 years in the defense or federal contracting industry.
• Experience sourcing for technical positions and a deep understanding of government contracting and security clearance processes.
• Hands-on experience with modern ATS (e.g., , Clearance Jobs, Linked In), resume databases, and digital sourcing tools.
• Experience with federal market business development processes and proposals.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research and integrate data; excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn corporate applications (CRM and ATS) and ITC policies and processes.
• Must be detail-oriented and willing to work in the Huntsville office a minimum of 24 hours per week during normal business operations.

• Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., SHRM, SPHR).
• Experience with OCONUS recruiting and hiring.

• Employer-supplemented health insurance, employer-paid dental and vision insurance, and employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• 3% biweekly 401(k) contribution, paid time off, and tuition/certification reimbursement.
• Competitive salaries with performance incentives and a positive working environment.

ITC Defense Corp. 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 protected veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employment with ITC is at-will.

Accessibility:
Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job. For more information on ITC’s EEO/VEVRAA policies, please visit our careers page.