Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

D&G Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full‑lifecycle hiring for highly skilled, cleared professionals (Secret, TS/SCI, Polygraph) supporting DoD, IC, and space programs. You will partner closely with leadership and program teams to fill mission‑critical technical and engineering roles across fast‑moving contracts and proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and engage cleared, hard‑to‑fill technical talent using advanced sourcing strategies and cleared job boards
• Translate defense labor categories and program requirements into targeted recruiting plans
• Conduct detailed screening for technical alignment and clearance eligibility
• Support rapid‑turn proposal staffing, including contingent and key‑personnel identification
• Provide competitive market intelligence on compensation, talent availability, and clearance timelines
• Manage candidates and requisitions within ATS Required Qualifications
• 8+ years of full‑lifecycle recruiting experience in DoD, IC, aerospace, or cleared environments
• Strong familiarity with defense acquisition environments, labor categories, FAR/DFARS staffing constraints, and proposal‑driven recruiting timelines
• Proven sourcing mastery with the ability to identify and engage passive, hard‑to‑find technical talent
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the discretion to handle sensitive information and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership
• Demonstrated success hiring for Secret, TS/SCI, and Polygraph roles
• U.S. citizenship and Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Why choose us? We invest in our employees in all aspects of their life and we value family. We offer market-competitive salary, a generous PTO package, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer 401K, short/long-term disability insurance, a fun and engaging culture, and training opportunities to keep you up to speed with the latest technologies. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. Know Your Rights Poster E-Verify Participation Poster (uscis.gov) Accommodations If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please contact the Human Resources Staff by sending an email to [email protected]. This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries. Notification for current or previously cleared professionals: Official U.S. Government information appearing in the public domain shall not automatically be considered UNCLASSIFIED or approved for public release. D&G recognizes that information contained in resumes of current or previously cleared professionals may be sensitive, containing potentially proprietary and/or protected information. Protected Information is considered classified, in the process of a classification determination, or unclassified, but protected by statute. Therefore, all resumes should be approved for public release by a U.S. Government Official with Original Classification Authority, prior to posting the resume to D&G ’s applicant tracking system. By submitting my resume, I understand that I am NOT authorized to upload content with Official U.S. Government information that is considered, sensitive, proprietary, or protected.