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Conduct executive search assignments for Director, Senior Director, Vice President, President ... Manage high-volume recruiting requirements while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

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Overview The Recruiting Manager will play a pivotal role in scaling our talent acquisition efforts ... executive searches. * Relevant industry certifications (e.g., SHRM, PHR, AIRS, or similar)

Overview The Recruiting Manager will play a pivotal role in scaling our talent acquisition efforts ... executive searches. * Relevant industry certifications (e.g., SHRM, PHR, AIRS, or similar)

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Manage retained search firms and external recruiting partners when engaged. What We're Looking For Minimum Qualifications * Demonstrated success leading end-to-end executive searches for Director, VP ...

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As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive recruiting manager in the United States is $104,174.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,000.00 and $128,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Executive Recruiting Managers often encounter challenges such as a limited pool of qualified candidates for senior leadership roles and intense competition from other organizations seeking similar talent. Navigating confidentiality and discretion throughout the search process is critical, as is managing complex stakeholder expectations from both clients and candidates. Additionally, balancing speed with thoroughness in vetting candidates is essential to ensure the right fit for high-impact positions.

What does an Executive Recruiting Manager do?

An Executive Recruiting Manager is responsible for leading the recruitment and hiring process for senior-level and executive positions within an organization. They work closely with company leadership to understand the organization’s strategic goals and identify talent needs. Their duties include sourcing, interviewing, and evaluating top executive candidates, as well as managing relationships with external search firms. They also oversee a team of recruiters and ensure the recruitment process aligns with company policies and values.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Executive Recruiting Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Executive Recruiting Manager, you need expertise in talent acquisition, relationship management, and strategic sourcing, usually supported by a bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HR analytics tools, and recruitment marketing platforms is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, negotiation abilities, and a high level of discretion set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure the effective identification, evaluation, and placement of executive talent, which is crucial for organizational growth and leadership development.
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Senior Recruiting Manager

Senior Recruiting Manager

Akima, LLC

Herndon, VA • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 20 days ago


Akima rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

247th of 356 rated engineering


Job description

Akima is seeking a Senior Recruiting Manager to support multiple Operating Companies across our federal government contracting portfolio. This position is primarily remote within commutable distance of Herndon, Virginia, with occasional travel and on-site attendance required for leadership meetings, hiring events, training, and business needs. Position reports to Director, Recruiting Services with no individual direct reports. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
The Senior Recruiting Manager will lead full life cycle recruiting efforts across a diverse portfolio of positions, including but not limited to executive leadership, cleared professionals, information technology, mission support, systems engineering, corporate, and operations roles. This individual will serve as a strategic talent advisor to business leaders and will partner directly with Directors, Operations, Hiring Managers and Site Leads.
To be successful in this role, the candidate must possess strong executive search capabilities, extensive federal contracting recruiting experience, and a proven ability to identify, engage, and attract passive candidates in highly competitive markets.
Responsibilities
  • Lead full life cycle recruiting activities for multiple Operating Companies and business units.
  • Partner directly with Directors, Operations, Hiring Managers and Site Leads to understand workforce needs, and strategic hiring priorities.
  • Conduct executive search assignments for Director, Senior Director, Vice President, President, General Manager, and other leadership-level positions as assigned.
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for cleared technical, operational, corporate, and executive-level talent.
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
  • Recruit candidates supporting Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Federal Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Information Technology, Aviation, Logistics, Engineering, Professional Services, and corporate functions.
  • Manage high-volume recruiting requirements while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
  • Provide market intelligence, compensation insights, and competitive talent analysis to hiring managers and executives.
  • Mentor Sourcer's while promoting recruiting best practices and process consistency.
  • Collaborate with the Recruiting team to brainstorm new ideas and concepts.
  • Support proposal staffing efforts, surge hiring initiatives, and contract transition activities as assigned.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company recruiting policies and regulations.
  • Utilize applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, social media, networking events, referrals, and direct recruiting techniques to identify qualified candidates.
  • Maintain accurate recruiting metrics, hiring forecasts, and reporting for leadership reviews.
  • Lead or perform other recruiting related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of recruiting experience within the federal government contracting industry.
  • Minimum of 5 years of recruiting experience supporting executive leadership, cleared professionals, information technology, mission support, systems engineering, corporate, and operations roles.
  • Experience partnering directly with Director, Senior Director, Vice President, President, General Manager, and other leadership-level positions.
  • Strong understanding of federal government contracting environments, contract staffing, proposal recruiting, and transition recruiting at all levels of clearances.
  • Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies. Experience with iCIMS is preferred.
  • Knowledge of EEO, ADA, OFCCP, and other employment compliance requirements.
  • Experience leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies, such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, LinkedIn AI features, and other emerging recruiting technologies to enhance sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, market research, talent mapping, workforce planning, and recruiting efficiencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate and adopt innovative and advanced sourcing/recruiting tools and technologies while ensuring compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, and ethical standards.
  • Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and consultative recruiting skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to successfully complete a background investigation.

Job ID
2026-23704
Work Type
Hybrid
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.
As an Akima employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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About Akima

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As an Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Akima is dedicated to delivering superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for our Iñupiat shareholders. Akima maintains a portfolio of small businesses, 8(a) companies, and operating companies that deliver simplified and accelerated access to the products and services agencies need to ensure mission success.

Industry

Specialty trade contractors

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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