Description

Leidos is seeking a mid-level, high-impact Talent Champion to support our Application Modernization capability, driving the identification, engagement, and hiring of top-tier technical talent aligned to our most critical programs and growth priorities.

This role goes beyond traditional recruiting, serving as a strategic partner to leadership, owning talent strategy for a defined capability, and building proactive pipelines of cleared and non-cleared technical professionals.

What You’ll Do

• Own talent strategy for the Application Modernization capability, aligning recruiting efforts to business priorities, growth initiatives, and workforce plans
• Champion internal talent first, ensuring qualified internal candidates are identified, engaged, and considered early in the hiring process
• Partner with Hiring Managers and Capability Leaders to shape hiring demand, influence skill requirements, and develop targeted hiring strategies
• Build and maintain high-quality, proactive pipelines of technical talent, including passive candidates
• Lead full lifecycle recruiting across funded efforts, including sourcing, screening, interview management, offer negotiation, and closing
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing insights on market trends, talent availability, and competitive positioning
• Deliver a high-quality candidate experience, effectively communicating Leidos’ mission, impact, and value proposition
• Track and manage key recruiting metrics including pipeline health, time-to-fill, and conversion rates
• May collaborate with the Sourcing COE and New Business teams to ensure pipeline readiness for priority captures and programs

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of talent acquisition experience (May consider extra years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• Defense industry experience with proven success recruiting for technical skill sets
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain passive talent pipelines for complex technical roles
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and guide hiring decisions
• Experience developing and executing targeted sourcing strategies in competitive talent markets
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strong sense of ownership and urgency
• Proficiency with ATS and CRM tools (Workday experience preferred)
• US citizenship is required and able to obtain Secret security clearance

What Sets You Apart

• Experience recruiting in the cleared DoD / IC environment strongly preferred
• Familiarity with modern software development ecosystems and emerging technologies
• Strong storytelling ability to engage and convert passive candidates
• Data-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:
April 2, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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