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Department Summary:

Connecting Exceptional Talent with Exceptional Work in the interest of Public Good

At MITRE, we are driven to deliver solutions to many of the world’s biggest challenges. As a not-for-profit, we act in the public interest and require the best and brightest minds to join our team. Are you ready to take on the challenge? We're seeking an extraordinary Director of Talent Acquisition to lead, inspire, and innovate our recruitment efforts. This pivotal role offers the chance to build a dynamic, high-energy Talent Acquisition team and execute strategies that will impact the future of MITRE and the nation.

As the Director of Talent Acquisition, you will be at the heart of MITRE’s growth and success, shaping the future by attracting exceptional talent that aligns with our vision. You’ll be the architect of recruitment strategies that ensure MITRE attracts the top-tier talent that is critical for solving complex problems. Your leadership will inspire a team of talent acquisition professionals to deliver results with passion, creativity, and excellence.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Lead with Vision & Purpose: Motivate, coach, and empower a team of passionate Talent Acquisition professionals to achieve excellence in all aspects of the recruiting process. You’ll set the tone and drive success, cultivating an environment that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.Strategic Partner to Leadership: Work together with business leaders and HR partners to develop cutting-edge recruitment strategies that align with MITRE's overarching goals. You’ll be instrumental in shaping how we source and recruit talent for today and tomorrow.Create Impactful Experiences: Ensure that every candidate—whether they’re applying for a technical or business role—has an exceptional experience throughout their journey with MITRE. Partner with HR colleagues to make the process seamless, positive, and enriching.Innovate & Lead Recruitment Strategy: Leverage the latest in recruitment marketing, social media, and technology to attract world-class talent. You’ll spearhead campaigns that reach the most talented candidate pools, ensuring MITRE remains at the forefront of talent acquisition.Deliver Excellence in Recruiting: Drive performance and achieve hiring goals, including time to fill, cost per hire, and overall recruitment success. You’ll measure, analyze, and continuously improve our processes to ensure we're operating at the highest level.Integrate Technology & Data: Lead the adoption of recruiting technologies like Workday and Phenom to streamline the candidate experience, improve efficiency, and drive better outcomes. Use data-driven insights to refine strategies and make decisions that power MITRE’s impact.

Basic Qualifications:

Visionary Leadership: Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience in Human Resources with a Bachelor’s degree; or 12 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 10 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.You have at least 10 years of experience leading successful Talent Acquisition teams. Your leadership inspires action, fosters innovation, and drives results.Strategic Thinker: You understand the business landscape and can develop recruitment strategies that align with MITRE’s goals, pushing boundaries to attract the best talent.Communicator Extraordinaire: Your exceptional communication skills allow you to influence and collaborate with all levels of leadership, ensuring alignment and driving change throughout the organization.You possess a proven track record in employer branding, having developed and executed impactful strategies that elevate the organization’s reputation as an employer of choice, attract top talent, and foster longer-term engagement.Tech-Savvy Innovator: You stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with emerging recruitment trends, tools, and technologies, and know how to leverage them to gain a competitive edge in talent acquisition.You’ve empowered your team to achieve exceptional results by strategically implementing artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies, optimizing recruitment workflows, enhancing candidate sourcing strategies, and driving data-informed decision-making to deliver top-tier talent.Results-Driven: You can juggle multiple priorities while keeping your eye on the big picture, consistently meeting and exceeding recruitment goals with a focus on quality and efficiency.This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of the unique challenges and compliance requirements associated with hiring for mission-driven organizations.Experience developing and executing global recruitment strategies to attract diverse talent across multiple geographies.Ability to drive change while maintaining team morale and stakeholder alignment.Experience developing comprehensive employer branding strategies that leverage storytelling, employee advocacy, and digital marketing to attract top-tier talent.Success scaling recruitment efforts during periods of rapid organizational growth or transformation.Experience leading the implementation of cutting-edge recruitment technologies, such as AI-driven platforms, CRM systems, or advanced ATS solutions.

Why MITRE?

At MITRE, you’ll find a team that’s as passionate about solving the world’s toughest challenges as you are. You’ll be part of an organization that is driven by its values and committed to excellence in everything we do. We believe in empowering our people, creating a culture of collaboration, and fostering a work environment where innovation thrives.

If you’re ready to make an impact and help shape MITRE’s future through incredible talent, we want to hear from you! Together, we can create a talent strategy that enables MITRE to make the greatest impact in the interest of public good.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

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This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

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Work Location Type:

Onsite

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