Executive Recruiter

General Dynamics Information Technology • Full Time • Remote (Falls Church, VA, US) • $134.60k - $172.50k / year • 1w ago

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Talent Acquisition

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Executive Recruiting, Salary Negotiations, Targeted Recruitment

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Job Description:

At GDIT, we push the boundaries of what is possible to create a safer, smarter world. We solve technical challenges by staying at the forefront of new and emerging technologies. We couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. Our people are tapped into the latest innovations and discover ways to securely and expertly apply them.

GDIT seeks people who are excited to join the nearly 28,000 hard-working, award-winning employees committed to our mission-focused work. Our world-class talent acquisition team builds the foundation of our success by finding exceptional people that share our vision. Currently, we are searching for an Executive Recruiter to partner directly with our executives and organizational leaders to own key top talent hires that move the needle for the business. If you thrive on ownership and working creatively and collaboratively to make great hires, this is the role for you!

How an Executive Recruiter will make an impact:

Partner directly with GDIT’s leadership team to build and scale their teams
Own full lifecycle technical executive hiring across various functional areas of the organization to continue to build our fast-paced, high-growth environment
Evangelize GDIT’s value proposition and educate candidates about our strategy and mission
Represent the company with integrity and professionalism
Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies to identify and attract high-caliber candidates for Executive and Director-level positions across the organization
Leverage advanced tools such as GEM, Talent Neuron and LinkedIn while utilizing networking, partnerships with industry-specific associations to build a pipeline of qualified, diverse leadership candidates
Partner with senior leadership, hiring managers, centers of excellence to understand the specific requirements for each role, provide market insights, and guide the selection process
Coordinate the entire interview process, including scheduling, candidate communication, and feedback collection, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers
Lead the offer negotiation process, including compensation discussions, ensuring competitive and fair packages that align with organizational standards
Continuously monitor industry trends and competitor practices to provide strategic advice on talent acquisition for executives and directors
Build and maintain long-term relationships with potential candidates, ensuring ongoing engagement with high-potential leaders
Track and analyze recruitment metrics, providing regular updates on search progress, pipeline status, and hiring outcomes to senior leadership

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bachelor’s degree along with 10+ years of talent acquisition experience, including 3 years focused on executive recruitment. In lieu of bachelor's degree, 14+ years of experience may serve as a degree substitute
Experience in recruiting top-tier talent using high-touch hiring practices and diversity channels for talent
Extensive knowledge of talent acquisition regulations in a government contracting environment (OFCCP)
Proficiency with Talent Acquisition software such as Workday, Gem, LinkedIn, HireEZ
Thrive in a fast-paced growth environment dedicated to finding optimal solutions for our hiring managers and leaders, mirroring our commitment to achieving the best outcomes for candidates and GDIT
Strong oral and written communication abilities
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and adapt as necessary
Experience leading and handling large-scale critical initiatives
Demonstrated ability to cultivate consultative, influential, and collaborative relationships across various levels of internal stakeholders
Location: Hybrid to GDIT’s Falls Church, Virginia office

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

The likely salary range for this position is $134,597 - $172,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real. GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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Partner directly with GDIT’s leadership team to build and scale their teams

Own full lifecycle technical executive hiring across various functional areas of the organization to continue to build our fast-paced, high-growth environment

Evangelize GDIT’s value proposition and educate candidates about our strategy and mission

Represent the company with integrity and professionalism

Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies to identify and attract high-caliber candidates for Executive and Director-level positions across the organization

Leverage advanced tools such as GEM, Talent Neuron and LinkedIn while utilizing networking, partnerships with industry-specific associations to build a pipeline of qualified, diverse leadership candidates

Partner with senior leadership, hiring managers, centers of excellence to understand the specific requirements for each role, provide market insights, and guide the selection process

Coordinate the entire interview process, including scheduling, candidate communication, and feedback collection, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers

Lead the offer negotiation process, including compensation discussions, ensuring competitive and fair packages that align with organizational standards

Continuously monitor industry trends and competitor practices to provide strategic advice on talent acquisition for executives and directors

Build and maintain long-term relationships with potential candidates, ensuring ongoing engagement with high-potential leaders

Track and analyze recruitment metrics, providing regular updates on search progress, pipeline status, and hiring outcomes to senior leadership

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