Lead Talent Acquisition-Government

This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered. Are you a strategic talent acquisition professional with experience recruiting for mission-critical, cleared, and government-focused organizations? We are seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition professional to drive full-cycle recruiting efforts that support critical business objectives and organizational growth.

• Lead full-cycle recruiting activities from intake through onboarding for domestic roles supporting our Federal Solutions teams.
• Partner with business leaders, program managers, and hiring teams to develop recruiting strategies that align 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.

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of federal contracting environments and government hiring requirements.
• 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.

You will have the opportunity to influence hiring strategies that support critical business initiatives, work alongside senior leaders, and help build high-performing teams that make a meaningful impact. This role offers significant autonomy, strategic visibility, and the opportunity to shape talent acquisition outcomes across the organization.

Our Lead Talent Acquisition jobs earn between $ - $ USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, 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…