Lead Talent Acquisition - Government

About the role

AT&T is looking for a Lead Talent Acquisition professional in Chantilly, Virginia, to drive full-cycle recruiting for mission-critical, cleared and government-focused roles. The position is full-time and onsite, five days a week, with no relocation offered. It supports Federal Solutions teams and involves recruiting for complex, security-cleared opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting from intake through onboarding for domestic roles supporting Federal Solutions teams.
• Partner with business leaders, program managers and hiring teams to develop recruiting strategies aligned with workforce plans.
• Recruit for highly specialized positions requiring active security clearances up to and including Full Scope Polygraph.
• Develop sourcing strategies to find active and passive candidates and build talent pipelines for critical skills.
• Conduct candidate assessments, behavioral interviews and qualification reviews, including clearance status and mission alignment.
• Guide hiring teams through structured, compliant interview and selection processes.
• Manage offer development and negotiations while delivering an excellent candidate experience.
• Work with security, onboarding, compliance and HR teams, and share insights on recruiting performance, pipeline health and labor market trends.
• Mentor recruiting team members and ensure compliance with employment laws, government contracting requirements and OFCCP guidelines.

Required profile

• 5+ years of talent acquisition or full-cycle recruiting experience for government, defense, national security or mission-critical organizations.
• Proven success sourcing and hiring for hard-to-fill, specialized positions, including 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.

Required skills

• Strong candidate assessment, interviewing and offer negotiation skills.
• Experience partnering with hiring leaders and influencing talent decisions.
• Knowledge of employment laws, recruiting compliance and hiring best practices.
• Experience with advanced sourcing tools, talent intelligence platforms and recruiting analytics preferred.

What we offer

• Annual salary range of $118,800 to $178,200, depending on geography, experience and education.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off and holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption reimbursement and disability benefits.
• Life insurance, supplemental benefit programs, EAP and wellness programs.
• Employee discounts on AT&T mobility plans, internet and phone.