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About the Role

Principal/Senior Principal Talent Acquisition Business Partners will play a critical role in building the teams that power our mission. This role is designed for a strategic talent partner who thrives at the intersection of business partnership, talent strategy, and organizational impact. You will help lead the transformation from a high-performing recruiting function to a best-in-class strategic talent organization. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, influencing hiring strategies that directly impact program execution and long-term growth. You will help shape how our organization identifies, attracts, and hires the talent that defines possible.

Responsibilities

Lead full lifecycle recruiting for regional or division-specific requisitions spanning technical, administrative, hourly, and leadership roles
Develop creative and forward-thinking sourcing strategies to engage top talent in competitive markets
Assess candidates for technical capability, leadership potential, and mission alignment
Act as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, providing guidance on interviewing, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions
Utilize data, market insights, and workforce intelligence to inform hiring strategies and influence decision-making
Ensure recruiting activities align with compliance standards, diversity objectives, and talent acquisition processes
Partner cross-functionally to deliver a seamless and engaging candidate experience

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience OR Master’s degree with 3 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience (Principal)
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience OR Master’s degree with 6 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience OR a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience (Senior Principal)
Proven track record of independently driving high‑visibility, projects through successful delivery, consistently meeting or exceeding scope and achieving measurable business outcomes
Demonstrated success filling hard‑to‑fill roles across multiple functions
Experience partnering with senior leaders and preparing executive communication
Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously with advanced recruiting strategies and meet aggressive hiring targets
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet business needs

Skills

Strong ability to influence senior leaders using data and talent market insights
Passion for talent acquisition and staying current on recruiting trends
Confident executive presence and consultative mindset
Track record of raising the performance of high-performing teams
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, both written and verbal
High degree of autonomy, initiative and problem-solving capability
Ability to thrive in ambiguity and matrixed teams
Proven ability to assess multi-faceted needs resulting in the creation of innovative strategies
Strong presentation skills
Expertise with NG Systems (Eightfold, Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.)

Location

Remote
On-site support required as business needs permit

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Principal
Senior Principal

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
High School Diploma/GED

Salary/Compensations

$77,000.00 - $141,200.00 (Principal)
$96,200.00 - $176,300.00 (Senior Principal)

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)

About the Company

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come.
Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.
We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way.
Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.
Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
The work we do every day helps shape the future of aerospace, national defense, and scientific discovery.
Our teams develop the technologies that enable manned and unmanned aircraft systems, protect national security, and expand the boundaries of what’s possible.
Behind every breakthrough is exceptional talent.
Northrop Grumman (NG) Aeronautics Systems (AS) sector is seeking Principal/Senior Principal Talent Acquisition Business Partners who are ready to play a critical role in building the teams that power our mission.

Equal Opportunity

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.