Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Command, Control, Intelligence & Encryption (C2I&E)

Provide Decision Advantage to Mission Partners Around the World

Join us in our mission to provide the world's military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (I&C), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments. By joining us, you will experience unrivaled opportunities for growth and innovation and be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change in intelligence and communications. 

Command, Control, Intelligence, and Encryption (C2I&E)

By joining our Command, Control, Intelligence, and Encryption (C2I&E) business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.

Job Description

Ultra I&C is seeking a Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition to lead and execute recruitment for our U.S. operations. This is a working manager role: you’ll manage the full lifecycle of recruitment from intake to onboarding, while also serving as a partner to business leaders and a trusted onsite HR presence. You will oversee a full-time or contingent recruiter while carrying a personal requisition load. The successful candidate will bring proven expertise in sourcing hard-to-find technical talent, driving recruiting strategies, and supporting HR initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full lifecycle recruitment from intake to onboarding across multiple functions and U.S. sites

• Partner with hiring managers to obtain role briefings, align on strategy, and agree on timelines

• Identify areas for improvement in recruiting processes and recommend best practices

• Develop and maintain diverse candidate pipelines for critical roles through sourcing strategies, networking, referrals, cold calls, and industry/community events

• Leverage applicant tracking systems (preferably Workday) and recruiting tools to manage pipelines, ensure compliance, and maintain accurate reporting

• Manage vendor relationships and act as primary point of contact for staffing agencies

• Meet weekly, monthly, and quarterly recruitment goals as set by leadership

• Represent the company at career fairs and other events to promote brand awareness and attract top talent

• Serve as a backup HR Manager, providing onsite support for employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and other people-related needs

• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning and talent strategies across U.S. operations

• Travel as needed to other U.S. sites to support recruiting and HR needs

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of recruitment experience (or Associate degree with 7+ years).

• Experience in full lifecycle recruitment with emphasis on technical disciplines (engineering, IT, systems/software).

• Strong working knowledge of modern sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, boolean search).

• U.S. Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organizational, and influencing skills.

• Prior experience recruiting in defense, aerospace, or government contracting industries.

• Experience with Workday ATS and HRIS.

• Knowledge of recruiting for AI/ML, IT, and manufacturing roles.

• Strong business acumen with a customer service mindset.

• Experience managing or mentoring recruiters

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

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Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus – Performance Related

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays

• Early finish on Friday