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Talent Acquisition & Business Development Recruiting Manager

Manhattan Strategy Group Bethesda, MD

Bethesda, MD

1d ago

Full time Manager Active Sourcing Application Tracking System

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Job Description

Manhattan Strategy Group seeks a Talent Acquisition & Business Development Recruiting Manager to lead full-cycle federal recruiting and build proactive talent pipelines in support of proposals, contract awards, and strategic growth, onsite in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end recruitment for contingent proposal hires, contract awards, and strategic business development initiatives.
Design and execute sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates, subject matter experts, consultants, and key personnel for federal contracting opportunities.
Build proactive talent pipelines to support current and future proposals, recompetes, and anticipated awards.
Create job postings and run sourcing campaigns using LinkedIn, Indeed, professional associations, industry networks, referrals, and other channels.
Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates to assess qualifications, availability, interest, and fit with opportunity requirements.
Conduct phone and virtual interviews and coordinate candidate progression through the recruitment process.
Manage candidate relationships throughout the lifecycle to ensure a positive experience and timely communication.
Negotiate compensation, salaries, and terms with candidates, consultants, and subcontractor personnel.
Prepare and extend contingent and direct offers, and present company information, benefits, and employment details.
Partner with Business Development, Proposal Operations, Program Management, HR, Contracts, Finance, and Executive Leadership to shape staffing strategies for proposals and awarded work.
Participate in proposal planning meetings, staffing discussions, color team reviews, and related business development activities as needed.
Maintain regular contact with high-potential candidates and industry contacts to anticipate future needs.
Develop and maintain recruiting metrics, pipeline reports, and staffing status updates for leadership.
Maintain accurate candidate activity records within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and company recruiting policies.
Stay informed on labor market trends, compensation practices, competitor activity, and federal contracting recruiting best practices.
Independently manage multiple concurrent recruiting priorities while delivering high-quality candidates under tight proposal and hiring timelines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience within the federal government contracting industry.
Demonstrated experience supporting business development, capture, proposal, and pre-award recruiting efforts.
Proven success recruiting for professional services, consulting, research, training and technical assistance, communications, program management, and technical positions for federal clients.
Strong experience sourcing passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals, databases, and other creative sourcing techniques.
Demonstrated success identifying and engaging subject matter experts, consultants, and key personnel for proposal efforts.
Experience negotiating compensation, consulting agreements, and contingent employment arrangements.
Experience using applicant tracking systems; Jobvite experience preferred.
Knowledge of federal employment regulations and recruiting compliance requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage candidates and senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with candidates, hiring managers, business development professionals, and executive leadership.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing competing priorities.
Proven ability to operate with urgency and consistently meet demanding deadlines.
Experience supporting multiple concurrent proposals and recruiting efforts in a fast-paced federal contracting environment preferred.

Technologies

LinkedIn Recruiter
Jobvite
LinkedIn
Indeed

What makes someone successful in this role

Operates with urgency in a fast-paced environment.
Is highly proactive and resourceful in identifying talent.
Enjoys building relationships and networking within the federal contracting community.
Balances speed and quality while managing multiple priorities.
Takes ownership of recruiting outcomes and follows through on commitments.
Thrives in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

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