Talent Acquisition Manager at Boston Government Services, LLC – Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employee’s well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Overview:

The Talent Acquisition Manager leads full-cycle and subcontractor recruitment strategies and execution across highly specialized technical and corporate disciplines, including Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Nuclear Engineering and Operations, Renewable Energy, and corporate support functions. This role partners closely with executive leadership, program managers, and HR Business Partners to develop proactive workforce strategies that ensure the organization attracts, engages, and retains top-tier talent in highly regulated and competitive markets.

This position plays a critical role in supporting government contracts, energy infrastructure programs, and corporate growth initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead requisition prioritization, workload planning, and recruitment performance tracking.
• Source and engage passive candidates through advanced sourcing techniques, networking, industry events, and digital platforms.
• Recruit candidates with DOE, DOD, or other federal security clearances, when applicable.
• Ensure compliance with OFCCP, EEO, pay transparency, and federal/state labor regulations.
• Oversee applicant tracking system (ATS) optimization and recruitment reporting.
• Implement data-driven improvements to reduce time-to-fill and improve quality-of-hire.
• Build long-term pipelines for niche and evergreen positions.
• Partner with Marketing and HR to enhance recruitment campaigns and career site presence.
• Support university relations, internship programs, and industry partnerships.
• Standardize interview guides, evaluation forms, and offer processes.
• Develop and maintain diverse talent pipelines through outreach to underrepresented communities, including women in STEM, veterans, and early-career professionals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and program leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in HR, Business, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
• 5-8 years of experience
• Experience managing or mentoring recruiters.
• Ability to pass a federal background check.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of workforce planning within regulated or high-security environments.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter preferred.
• Familiarity with ADP’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is a plus.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or related certification is a plus.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is hybrid located in our corporate office in Oak Ridge, TN with some travel requirements.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.