Principal Talent Acquisition Sourcer (Remote)

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Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
86K-128K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Sources, screens, and recruits engineering talent; manages candidate relationships and hiring-manager partnerships; develops staffing strategies using talent-market data; attracts passive candidates through Boolean search and networking platforms; assesses candidate fit; synthesizes feedback; and supports high acceptance rates. The role is fully remote with travel up to 25% and requires strategic, consultative talent acquisition expertise.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Our Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Talent Acquisition Business Partner Sourcer. This is a 100% remote role with occasional required travel. The successful candidate will have a robust and demonstrated history of progressive and advanced talent sourcing skills.


Roles and Responsibilities include:

  • Providing sourcing support for a variety of engineering positions to include sourcing, screening, and managing candidate relationships with recruiters
  • Managing competing priorities and remaining highly flexible in an ever-changing environment while consistently anticipating and delivering exceptional talent acquisition solutions to recruiters
  • Sourcing and recruiting qualified talent while maintaining excellent customer service with hiring managers, candidates, and other stakeholders

Strategic Talent Acquisition:

  • Applying a business mindset to the talent acquisition function
  • Making connections between all talent management phases (acquisition, development, retention, culture)
  • Leveraging data and market intelligence to develop and execute staffing strategies

Sourcing:

  • Demonstrating a deep understanding of the external recruiting landscape within their function
  • Successfully sourcing and attracting passive external talent
  • Utilizing Boolean search methodology and execution as part of sourcing efforts
  • Leveraging sourcing data in weekly conversations with hiring managers and TA leadership

Consultation:

  • Attaining a high-level understanding of our business, program, technological, and cultural challenges
  • Demonstrating uncompromising ethical standards, integrity, and respect for others
  • Maintaining composure under stress and understands how externalized emotions impact others
  • Demonstrating self-awareness of strengths and opportunities; acting with humility by asking for feedback

Assessment and Selection:

  • Accurately assessing candidates (via in-person or phone) for cultural, competency, and skill fit
  • Quickly synthesizing candidate and hiring manager feedback
  • Routinely pre-closing candidates (early in the process) to ensure high acceptance rates

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of recruiting/sourcing or related customer forward facing experience OR Master’s degree and 3 years of recruiting/sourcing or related customer forward facing experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 9 years of recruiting/sourcing or related customer forward facing experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge and use of networking platforms (i.e. LinkedIn)
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Recruitment experience within A&D industry
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of recruiting, sourcing, or related customer-facing experience
  • Master's degree and 3 years of recruiting, sourcing, or related customer-facing experience
  • High school diploma or GED and 9 years of recruiting, sourcing, or related customer-facing experience
  • Knowledge and use of networking platforms such as LinkedIn
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • Recruiting experience within the aerospace and defense industry
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.

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HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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