Job Description

Level Senior Job Location Tysons Office - Tysons, VA 22182 Position Type Full Time

Who We Are

We are a dynamic, growth-oriented company with approximately 300 employees, poised for significant expansion. Our ambitious goal is to scale to 1,000 employees over the next five years while maintaining our innovative culture and commitment to excellence.

Sabel Systems Technology Solutions, LLC is a leading solution provider and rapidly growing Information and Communications Technology Company specializing in innovative and agile Digital Engineering and Acquisition Technical Stack design, implementation, and support, Strategy and Policy Development, Financial Management, Software Solutions Development, Requirements Analysis and Training, to name a few. Our client base is mostly in the DoD Federal Government Contracting space and we also partner with prime Government Contractors such as Siemens, Booz Allen, McKinsey and have work in the commercial space as well. We provide clients with large business opportunities and training within our small business agility and people first culture.

We're seeking a strategic leader to drive our talent acquisition efforts during this transformative period. You'll be joining a dynamic and highly motivated team with one goal:

"Get quality and secure solutions in the customers hands as soon as possible”.

Our Core Values:

• Bias for Action: Decisive. Purposeful. Agile. We move with the speed of relevance to drive impact and progress.
• Integrity: Respect. Ethics. Transparency. We do what’s right and earn lasting trust.
• Delivery Excellence: Customer-obsessed. Mission-focused. Quality-driven. We deliver innovative outcomes that exceed expectations.

Our EVP Promise:
Join Sabel Systems, where your contributions drive impact, your growth is continuously supported, and your well-being is at the center of how we work—so together, we can build the future with purpose.

“Rewarding Impact. Building Futures Together”.

Work Location & Schedule

This full-time role is fully remote within the continental United States (CONUS). Candidates should be able to support standard Eastern Time Zone business hours to ensure collaboration with executive leadership, program teams, and business partners, while maintaining flexibility to support stakeholders across time zones as needed.

While the role is remote, up to 50% travel is required to support onsite recruiting campaigns, job fairs, and key hiring initiatives across major government contracting and defense technology hubs (e.g., Washington, DC / Northern VA, Huntsville, AL, Los Angeles, CA, Valparaiso, FL, and other strategic locations).

Candidates located in the Washington, DC / Northern Virginia (DMV) area, particularly those near Sabel’s Tysons, VA office, are preferred, given proximity to leadership; however, fully remote candidates located elsewhere within the U.S. will also be considered.

Who We Need

The Director of Talent Acquisition will be a key member of the HR leadership team, responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to support our rapid growth. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Human Resources, this role will lead a team of recruiters, focusing on attracting top-tier talent across various functions. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a proven track record in scaling recruitment operations in high-growth environments, emphasizing diversity, efficiency, and employer branding.

The Director of Talent Acquisition also plays a vital role in ensuring a positive candidate experience, from the initial application process through to onboarding, fostering a strong employer-employee relationship. By strategically managing the talent acquisition process, these professionals contribute significantly to building a skilled, motivated, and diverse workforce, which is crucial for our organization's success and growth.

What You’ll Do

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.)

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a multi-year talent acquisition roadmap aligned with the company's growth objectives, including workforce planning, talent pipelining, and market analysis to identify key hiring needs as we scale from 300 to 1,000 employees.
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring best practices in recruitment processes.
• Recruitment Operations: Oversee end-to-end recruitment for all levels, from entry-level to executive roles, utilizing data-driven approaches to optimize sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Employer Branding and Sourcing: Enhance our employer brand through innovative marketing, partnerships with universities, diversity initiatives, and social media strategies to attract passive candidates in competitive markets. Collaborates with marketing and communication teams to showcase the company culture, values, and career opportunities.
• Metrics and Analytics: Establish KPIs for talent acquisition (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, diversity metrics) and use analytics tools to measure success, report on progress, and refine strategies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with department heads and executives to understand hiring needs, provide talent market insights, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure all recruitment activities comply with legal standards, promote diversity and inclusion, and incorporate emerging trends like AI-driven recruiting tools.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external recruiters, job boards, and ATS (Applicant Tracking System) providers to scale operations efficiently.
• Diversity Initiatives: Play a pivotal role in promoting diversity within the organization. Develop strategies to attract a diverse range of candidates and ensure fair and unbiased recruitment practices.
• Compliance and Legal Considerations: Stay updated on labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements related to hiring. Ensure that recruitment practices adhere to legal standards, maintain equal opportunity employment practices, and prevent any form of discrimination during the hiring process.

Job

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
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  Experience:
  • 10+ years in talent acquisition or recruitment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role at a director level or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience leading talent acquisition efforts within DoD and government contracting (GovCon) environments, including familiarity with cleared and non-cleared roles, compliance requirements, and customer-driven hiring timelines.
  • Proven experience scaling teams in a high-growth company (e.g., from mid-size to enterprise scale) is essential.
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate business goals into actionable talent strategies.
  • Expertise in modern recruitment technologies (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS systems like Workday or Paycom).
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building and motivating diverse teams.
  • Data-savvy, with experience using analytics to drive decisions.
  • Knowledge of employment laws, diversity hiring practices, and global talent trends.
  • High energy, adaptability, and a results-oriented mindset suited for a fast-paced scaling environment.
• Travel: Must be able to travel, up to 50%.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certifications: HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, PHR).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, health insurance, monthly remote work stipends and an initial home office setup allowance, and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions directly impact our growth trajectory.
• Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance.

Ready to help shape the future of Sabel Systems? Apply today and be part of our journey to 1,000 strong!

Minimum

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

Salary and Benefits

Actual salary will be negotiated with this position’s Hiring Manager and can vary depending on the following factors: Billable contract and labor category, experience, skills, education /certifications/ licenses & geographic location.

Sabel Systems is committed to offering all employees a competitive benefits and compensation package that is comprehensive enough to meet their goals and needs. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and one of Sabel Systems largest financial investments is our benefits program. As a valued member of the organization, employees are provided with a host of benefits to include healthcare; financial assistance in the event of illness, injury, disability, loss of work, or death; health savings accounts; retirement plans; paid time off; paid holidays; education and training program reimbursement, to name a few.

EEO Statement

Sabel Systems is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind across all employment practices within our organization. Sabel Systems participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.