Talent Acquisition Manager

Arthur J. Gallagher · Oak Ridge · $120,000 (stated in the posting)

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At Omega Technical Services, every role supports a mission that matters. Whether you're advancing national security, driving innovation in nuclear infrastructure, or supporting critical DOE and DoD operations, you’re part of something bigger here.

The Talent Acquisition Manager is a strategic and hands-on leader with a strong understanding of talent acquisition best practices. This role oversees the full recruitment lifecycle, partners with Human Resources to support affirmative action planning and compliance with applicable OFCCP requirements, and collaborates with Contracts, customers, and other stakeholders to meet staffing needs across the organization.

The Talent Acquisition Manager directly manages a team of technical recruiters and support staff and personally manages assigned requisitions as business needs require.

• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Analyze labor market trends and adjust recruiting strategies to attract qualified talent.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Talent Acquisition team; establish performance expectations; and monitor progress toward recruiting goals.
• Personally manage assigned requisitions, including critical, hard-to-fill, corporate, and proposal-related positions, as business needs require.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Oversee the recruitment lifecycle, including candidate attraction, job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordination with Human Resources during onboarding.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop clear, accurate job descriptions.
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future opportunities, including ongoing candidate engagement and redeployment support.
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates, industry professionals, and vendor partners.
• Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) to support efficient hiring processes and track recruiting metrics.
• Develop and implement assessment tools and interview processes that identify qualified candidates and meet hiring manager needs.
• Conduct interviews and assessments and ensure interviews are properly documented.
• Partner with stakeholders to provide qualified candidates who meet position requirements.
• Promote Omega Technical Services as an employer of choice in the federal contracting space through creative outreach and recruiting efforts.
• Coordinate recruitment events, job fairs, internships, and university partnerships to promote career opportunities.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking events, recruitment agencies, and other channels while supporting consistent and equitable hiring practices.
• Develop and monitor key Talent Acquisition metrics, including time to submit, submission rate, time to fill, cost per hire, and hiring outcomes.
• Partner with Business Development, Contracts, Program Management, and other stakeholders to identify staffing requirements for proposals, contract awards, and anticipated opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate the return on investment of recruiting tools, resources, vendors, and events, and recommend adjustments to support effective use of the Talent Acquisition budget.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant leadership experience.

• At least 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, including at least two years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for positions across a variety of DOE programs, levels, and functions.
• Experience as a Talent Acquisition Lead or in a similar role within the engineering or nuclear sector.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and HR software.
• Demonstrated understanding of recruitment best practices, employment laws, and applicable OFCCP requirements.
• Experience recruiting for DOE, DoD, or NNSA sites; national laboratories; or nuclear and environmental cleanup programs.

• Education and Certifications

  • Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Recruiting or Human Resources certifications, such as CIR, AIRS, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.

• Experience
• • Experience with the iCIMS applicant tracking system and Paycom HR/payroll software.
  • Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, and other technical recruiting tools.
  • Experience recruiting for positions requiring a DOE or DoD security clearance.

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.

At Omega Technical Services, you’ll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; short and long term disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match; AD&D insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay.  *Based on eligibility requirements. 

When you join Omega Technical Services, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a career that honors the past, powers today’s progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. 

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• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Analyze labor market trends and adjust recruiting strategies to attract qualified talent.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Talent Acquisition team; establish performance expectations; and monitor progress toward recruiting goals.
• Personally manage assigned requisitions, including critical, hard-to-fill, corporate, and proposal-related positions, as business needs require.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Oversee the recruitment lifecycle, including candidate attraction, job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordination with Human Resources during onboarding.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop clear, accurate job descriptions.
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future opportunities, including ongoing candidate engagement and redeployment support.
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates, industry professionals, and vendor partners.
• Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) to support efficient hiring processes and track recruiting metrics.
• Develop and implement assessment tools and interview processes that identify qualified candidates and meet hiring manager needs.
• Conduct interviews and assessments and ensure interviews are properly documented.
• Partner with stakeholders to provide qualified candidates who meet position requirements.
• Promote Omega Technical Services as an employer of choice in the federal contracting space through creative outreach and recruiting efforts.
• Coordinate recruitment events, job fairs, internships, and university partnerships to promote career opportunities.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking events, recruitment agencies, and other channels while supporting consistent and equitable hiring practices.
• Develop and monitor key Talent Acquisition metrics, including time to submit, submission rate, time to fill, cost per hire, and hiring outcomes.
• Partner with Business Development, Contracts, Program Management, and other stakeholders to identify staffing requirements for proposals, contract awards, and anticipated opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate the return on investment of recruiting tools, resources, vendors, and events, and recommend adjustments to support effective use of the Talent Acquisition budget.

• At least 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, including at least two years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for positions across a variety of DOE programs, levels, and functions.
• Experience as a Talent Acquisition Lead or in a similar role within the engineering or nuclear sector.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and HR software.
• Demonstrated understanding of recruitment best practices, employment laws, and applicable OFCCP requirements.
• Experience recruiting for DOE, DoD, or NNSA sites; national laboratories; or nuclear and environmental cleanup programs.

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