REQ#: RQ191205Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

Own your opportunity to be at the center of GDIT’s business operations. Make an impact by collaborating across functions to make mission success achievable.

Job Description

GDIT is seeking a detail-orientated, results-driven, Executive Talent Researcher. This is an amazing opportunity to be part of our evolving and expanding Talent Acquisition team as we launch our Executive recruiting team.

The ideal candidate will have an excellent background in executive/retained research with a specialty in recruitment and HR. The focus of the role will be to deliver outstanding quality research to the recruitment team by providing strategic research and pipeline generation with an emphasis on long-term relationship building. This role requires in-depth industry expertise in building and managing market intelligence, with experience driving passive strategy campaigns for both technical and non-technical roles executive roles.

How an Executive Talent Researcher will make an impact:

Collaborate with the recruitment team to thoroughly understand the current recruitment process and the proceduresLiaise with Executives and commit to inclusive hiring in order to contribute to a culture guided by diverse backgrounds and ideasParticipate and conduct recruiting strategy meetings translating role needs into actionable search strategiesGather data and analyze it to identify recurring trendsIdentify issues within the current recruitment process and implement procedures and ideas to better improve the issues taking placeDevelop and implement effective recruitment plans from the research conductedContinually research and identify new and up-and-coming trends, practices, and technology that will assist the business with their recruitment efforts and ensure the business stays up to date with industry standardsEnsure both internal and external research is completed to gather a big picture of the current recruitment process, efforts, and issuesUphold a focus on candidate experience, diversity and building long-term connections

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Bachelor’s degree along with 10+ years of talent acquisition experience, including 3 years focused on executive recruitment research from a retained search firm. In lieu of bachelor's degree, 14+ years of experience may serve as a degree substitute 10+ years’ experience in leadership sourcing and/or recruiting experience with an executive search firmDeep expertise in diversity hiring with a strong point of view around engagement and nurture strategiesExperience using recruitment databases, CRM, and or ATS systems or other HR business softwareGood knowledge of social media activities and networking and how it can assist with recruitment effortsExcellent communication skills both written and verbalGood organizational abilities and able to manage various projects simultaneously and the ability to work independentlyExcellent interpersonal skillsAble to independently research without supervisionExcellent influencing abilities and willingness to take intelligent risksProficient with all Microsoft packages including, Excel, Word, and OutlookConfident talking to and engaging with people at all levels

ATTRIBUTES OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: 

You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic and pleasant to be around. You’re never tired of learning. You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener-because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow You can pivot on the fly. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You have a “can do” attitude. Our team creates high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission. You want to be part of a winning team.   
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays