Talent Acquisition Technical Recruiter

CHRISTOPHER STALLINGS

SENIOR TECHNICAL RECRUITER

Email: *****************@*****.*** Cell: 757-***-**** Address: 1300 Hull Harbor Rd. Heathsville, VA 22473

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

EDUCATION

Experienced Technical Recruiter with over 10 years of expertise across multiple specialty areas, including Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Digital Platforms. Proven track record supporting a variety of government agencies, such as the National Security Agency (NSA), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), Department of State (DOS), and Department of Defense (DOD), among others. Specialized in sourcing highly cleared candidates for critical roles, spanning from Secret to Top Secret SCI/Poly clearance levels, to support 50+ cleared task orders.

Skilled in navigating the full spectrum of talent acquisition environments, from small startups to Fortune 100 commercial enterprises, including the world’s largest defense contractor. Extensive experience recruiting for cutting-edge technologies, including AI/ML Scientists, Cloud and Cybersecurity experts, as well as corporate roles in Supply Chain Management, Subject Matter Expertise, Business Development, and Facility Operations.

Saint Leo College

Saint Leo, Florida

AWARDS

●EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

●TOP GUN AWARD

●LEADERSHIP AWARD

●BEST PERFORMER AWARD

APPLICANT TRACKING SYSTEM

BrassRing, WebHire, ICIMS, Taleo, Talemetry, WorkDay

OTHER KNOWLEDGE:

ChatGBT, LinkedIn

EXPERIENCE

September 2022 –

ManTech International, Lead Recruiter, National Intelligence

In this role, I interfaced with business and technical thought leaders and program managers to deliver qualified talent that will focus on solutions supporting Intel's strategic priorities. These roles required TS/SCI with Polygraph. I worked with hiring managers to understand recruiting needs and drive strategic sourcing and recruitment of technical and analytical professionals. In addition, I supported strategic business development opportunities by identifying key personnel and providing input into developing tailored talent acquisition strategies.

During the past 2 years I supported the following.

1.Major Virginia Agency: I was the lead recruiter on this Cyber Security Program of $800,000,000 and 400 people.

2.All positions required a TS/SCI Polygraph

3.Skills that were recruited: Cyber Security Engineers, Splunk, CISSP, Software Engineers, Cyber Architects, Logistics, Network Engineers.

4.When I was reassigned to my next program listed below. This program was 96% staffed, and I was transferred to a new program that was just won.

I was reassigned to this program that was valued at 1.8 billion, malty agencies.

1.VA, DC. MD Locations.

2.All positions required TS/SCI Polygraph.

3.Responsible for the following skills CNO, Software Engineer, Software Testers, Cyber Engineers.

4.As of October 17, the program had 235 LOI signed and waiting to set start dates.

Primary Responsibilities:

●Sources passive candidates through networking, cold calling, complex internet searches and research.

●Sources active candidates from on-line databases, contact lists, internal databases, and employee referrals.

●Engages with active and passive talent and connects them to current job opportunities, executing recruitment strategies that produce a diverse slate of candidates, evaluating applicants and submitting qualified candidates for hiring manager review.

●Markets open positions via the company's career page, job boards and social media platforms and networking databases as needed to fill vacancies.

●Develops extensive pipeline candidate pools to fill current and potential needs.

●Responds to candidate inquiries and communicates with candidates/new hires (phone and email) throughout recruitment and employment offer processes.

●Develops job descriptions with FLSA analysis and maintains company job descriptions in collaboration with managers and HRBPs, and in line with HR procedures.

●Collaborates with HRBPs to ensure the recruiting function is compliant with all applicable regulations: AAP, OFCCP, EEO, etc.

Checks & Balances (BATTELLE CONTRACT) September 2021 – September 2022

Develops and delivers innovative recruiting support to align with client business objectives. Provides oversight and direction in the execution of recruiting strategies established by the Director, Talent Management. Works with recruiting team members to ensure expert delivery of recruitment services to clients and candidates. Positions Range (Secret - TS/SCI Clearance)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

●Apply advanced sourcing best practices to drive and maintain a diverse talent pipeline.

●Utilize diverse and innovative sourcing tools and techniques to identify key and hard to find talent.

●Provide recruiting sourcing support across multiple operations on contingent, proposal, and funded opportunities.

●Seek creative solutions for building talent communities while optimizing use of available resources.

●Research and provide market data and business intelligence to support talent initiatives.

●Establish trust and confidence by maintaining a high level of credibility, integrity, and skilled communications with managers and the Talent Acquisition team.

●Provide ongoing status of sourcing activities, metrics and candidates.

●Follow appropriate hiring activities to ensure company and legal compliance with employment practices, processes, policies, and applicable laws.

●Utilize established sourcing platforms and processes including LinkedIn Recruiter, Applicant Tracking Software, Boolean, External databases, etc.

●Demonstrated success in developing and executing recruiting and sourcing strategies.

●Build, cultivate and sustain networks of qualified, passive candidates and creating mechanisms to effectively manage a candidate pool.

●Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume setting that requires a sense of urgency, ability to manage multiple and competing demands while maintaining adaptability and flexibility.

Workrise October 2020 – August 2021 Lead Recruiter: Full life cycle recruiting as well as develop and implement a Talent Acquisition strategy to allow for a positive candidate and hiring manager experience. Focus on growing the Workrise team by recruiting top talent. Workrise makes it easier for workers to find quality opportunities and for companies to find and manage workforces at scale. Through people and technology, the company provides staffing, training, and professional services to empower the people who get hard work done. Headquartered in Austin, TX – with corporate offices in Denver, CO and Belfast, Northern Ireland – we support hundreds of thousands of workers across the construction, wind, solar, oil & gas, and defense industries. (Positions Range (Secret - TS/SCI Full Scope)

BCT June 2020 – October 2020 Lead Recruiter Full life cycle recruiting as well as develop and implement a Talent Acquisition strategy to allow for a positive candidate and hiring manager experience. Focus on growing the National Account by working with the Prime to assure continued growth. (NSA - CIA) (All Full Scope Clearance)

The Mainstreet consulting services portfolio includes Cloud Consulting Services, Mobility and Big Data consulting services. We also focus on System and Software Development. This development was on a NSA contract that was developing the ability to link all Government agencies together so they could share info in real time. Positions recruited for this contract. Software Developers (JAVA) Software Testers.

SAIC September 2018 – October 2020

Lead Recruiter on the National Intelligence Account. Overseeing and directly executing full life-cycle recruiting support for the Intel & Consulting Practice. Focus area was the CIA Contracts. Daily activities included sourcing, screening and qualifying candidates based on tough customer requirements, which required Full Scope Poly. Developed a solid candidate pipeline regularly using reach back techniques to generate additional passive candidates. Participated on RFI’s, Task Order, and IDIQ proposal teams resulting in multiple wins.

Verizon Enterprise Services March 2017 – August 2018

Lead Recruiter Federal Intel Group

Responsible for identifying and interviewing professionals of all levels within the IT, Engineering, Marketing and Executive industry in support of Commercial and Government clients. Many positions requiring up to and including Top Secret/SCI/Poly clearances. Highly successful in identifying candidates utilizing unique sourcing and networking techniques for niche skills as required by our clients.

Manager Talent Acquisition – Mainstreet Technologies-Sept 2016 –Feb 2017 (Lost State Dept Contract )

Full life cycle recruiting as well as develop and implement a Talent Acquisition strategy to allow for a positive candidate and hiring manager experience. Focus on growing the National Account by working with the Prime to assure continued growth. (State Dept. – NGA – Fannie Mae)

The Mainstreet consulting services portfolio includes Cloud Consulting Services, Mobility and Big Data consulting services. We also focus on System and Software Development. This development was on a DTE contract that was developing the ability to link all Government agencies together so they could share info in real time. Positions recruited for this contract. Software Developers (JAVA) Software Testers

Lead Intel & NGA Recruiter TASC / Engility December 2014- September 2016

Lead Recruiter on the National Intelligence Account. Overseeing and directly executing full life-cycle recruiting support for the Intel & Consulting Practice. TWO focus area was the NGA & i2S Contract. Daily activities included sourcing, screening and qualifying candidates based on tough customer requirements, which required Full Scope Poly. Developed a solid candidate pipeline regularly using reach back techniques to generate additional passive candidates. Participated on RFI’s, Task Order, and IDIQ proposal teams resulting in multiple wins. During the last 6 months, we set up 86 interviews that included over 50 % of them were Software developer JAVA, C++, SharePoint) I made 55 offers and 47 accepted. I was also a Lead Recruiter on the NGA Contract. I oversaw meeting with all NGA management to create and execute a plan to fill all position on the NGA Contract. Position filled - Accounting, Finance, Cost / Budget, Software & Systems. Location was Springfield – Lorton – St. Louis.

For nearly 50 years, TASC has been providing innovative solutions and services to solve problems of consequence for the nation’s security and safety. Our integrated offerings—which blend deep domain knowledge, engineering and subject-matter expertise, advanced technologies, and disciplined program management—help our customers balance performance, budget and schedule requirements.

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