POSITION SUMMARY
MPF Federal is a woman-owned, SBA HUBZone-certified federal contractor delivering mission-critical talent and workforce solutions across DoD, FDA, NIH, VA, EPA, NOAA, and a broad spectrum of federal and commercial agencies. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition to serve as a critical force multiplier on our recruiting team — someone who recruits at full volume, coaches junior staff, and partners directly with the VP of Workforce Innovation to drive hiring outcomes across a diverse agency portfolio.
This is not a coordinator role. The ideal candidate combines high-output, full-cycle recruiting with the judgment and leadership presence to step in as the operational backbone of the team. You will own a requisition load, close candidates, influence process, and help build what comes next.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Talent Acquisition Execution
- Manage a full requisition load across federal and commercial contracts simultaneously, spanning cleared and uncleared positions at all levels
- Execute full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, skills assessment, offer negotiation, and placement coordination
- Apply skills-based and competency-driven hiring methodologies to identify and move high-quality candidates with speed and precision
- Meet and maintain placement metrics consistent with team performance benchmarks — volume, time-to-fill, and quality of hire
- Utilize ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and emerging AI-assisted sourcing tools to maintain a robust, active pipeline
Team Leadership & Operational Support
- Provide guidance, coaching, and performance support to a team of recruiters under the direction of the VP
- Assist in coordinating team workload distribution, requisition assignments, and recruiter accountability tracking
- Serve as the first point of escalation for recruiter questions, candidate issues, and client communication gaps
- Support onboarding, training, and integration of new team members
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of recruiting SOPs, templates, and assessment tools
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
- Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and contract leads across a multi-agency portfolio
- Translate position requirements into targeted sourcing strategies and present qualified candidate slates with confidence
- Support proposal and BD activity as needed — including staffing plans, labor category mapping, and key personnel identification
- Represent MPF Federal's talent acquisition brand with professionalism and urgency in all candidate and client interactions
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with demonstrated success placing candidates across multiple federal agencies or contract vehicles
- Proven ability to multiple requisitions simultaneously without sacrificing quality
- Experience supporting or leading a team of recruiters in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong command of sourcing tools including LinkedIn Recruiter, USAJobs, ClearanceJobs, and/or equivalent platforms
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills — you can write a sharp JD, run a structured screen, and close a candidate
- High proficiency in ATS platforms (we currently use Workable) and digital recruiting workflows
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision
Preferred
- Experience recruiting for cleared positions (Secret, TS, TS/SCI) across DoD, IC, or civilian agency contracts
- Familiarity with FAR-compliant staffing, labor category definitions, and proposal support
- Exposure to skills-based hiring frameworks or competency assessment tools
- HR or recruiting certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, CIR, CDR, ECRE, or equivalent)
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field — advanced degree a plus
WHAT MPF FEDERAL OFFERS
- Competitive base salary of $90,000–$100,000 commensurate with experience
- Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling
- Exposure to AI-assisted recruiting tools and next-generation workforce frameworks
- A collaborative, mission-driven team where your work directly shapes the growth of the company
- Professional development support and a culture that values credentials, continuous learning, and results
MPF Federal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. We offer a competitive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical benefits, PTO, holiday pay and more.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: Remote
