Talent Acquisition Business Partner (Contract)

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The People Acquisition team partners with leaders across The Aerospace Corporation to attract, engage, and hire the exceptional talent that powers our mission. We are looking for a driven, full-cycle Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team and own recruitment for a portfolio of niche, highly technical roles across the enterprise.

In this role, you will serve as a true talent advisor, partnering closely with hiring managers, Strategic People Partners, and leaders across the enterprise to shape the hiring strategy and deliver results. You will build deep relationships with your client groups, bring market intelligence and creative sourcing approaches to every search, and guide engineering and technical hires from kickoff through offer acceptance, including candidates who hold or are eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. We are looking for someone driven, consultative, and energized by the opportunity to influence hiring decisions that have a direct impact on the work we deliver.

This position is a contract position and the selected candidate will be an employee of the contracting agency and not a direct Aerospace employee.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for a portfolio of niche and technical positions, partnering closely with a defined client group to deliver against hiring goals
• Build and execute creative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, and other talent platforms to identify candidates who hold or are eligible to obtain U.S. government security clearances
• Serve as a true talent advisor to hiring managers and partners across the enterprise, shaping hiring strategy, providing labor market intelligence, calibrating candidates, and influencing decisions throughout the hiring process
• Build and maintain strong, consultative relationships with hiring managers, Strategic People Partners, Compensation, and other cross-functional stakeholders to drive aligned, efficient hiring outcomes
• Maintain disciplined desk management, prioritizing requisitions, driving candidates through the pipeline, and ensuring data integrity and timely activity in Workday
• Deliver an outstanding candidate experience from first contact through offer acceptance, representing The Aerospace Corporation’s mission and culture with enthusiasm
• Track and report on pipeline health, time-to-fill, and sourcing effectiveness, using data to continuously refine your approach and inform your client conversations

What You Need To Be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Talent Acquisition Staff II include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field
• Six or more years of progressive full-cycle recruiting experience, including demonstrated success supporting niche or hard-to-fill roles
• Hands-on experience recruiting for engineering and technical positions
• Proven proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, and other modern sourcing tools and Boolean search techniques
• Experience using Workday as the primary applicant tracking system is required
• Demonstrated desk management skills, the ability to prioritize requisition load, maintain momentum, and deliver consistent results
• Experience supporting a dedicated client base, building credibility with hiring managers, and influencing through strong consultative partnership
• A driven, consultative mindset, enthusiastic about partnering with leaders, comfortable influencing hiring decisions, and energized by complex, high-visibility searches

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Talent Acquisition Staff III include:

• Eight or more years of progressive full-cycle recruiting experience, including demonstrated success supporting niche or hard-to-fill roles

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Previous in-house recruiting experience at a defense contractor or technology company, or agency-side experience at a staffing or executive search firm
• Knowledge of federal government hiring practices, including familiarity with security clearance levels (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI) and cleared talent markets
• Experience recruiting for FFRDCs, government contractors, or other cleared environments
• Experience identifying and engaging candidates who hold active security clearances or are eligible to obtain one
• Recruiter certifications such as AIRS (CIR, PRC), SHRM-CP, or PHR
• Experience building pipelines and partnering on early-career or university recruiting initiatives

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$71,000.00 - $134,500.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.