Job Description:

Come join a company where what you do makes a difference.  For over 50 years, Danbury Mission Technologies, located in Danbury, CT has forged groundbreaking technologies that have pushed the limits of physics, engineered the impossible, and provided actionable intelligence to keep our Armed Forces and nation safe.  We are dedicated to helping you grow your career by using all your talents, insights and experiences in a welcoming team environment. Bring your passion, commitment and curiosity and come grow with us as together we work to make our world a safer place. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Manager.

As part of our onsite team in Danbury, CT, the Talent Acquisition Manager will be responsible for strategic and operational leadership of the staffing function. This highly motivated, team oriented leader will manage a team of recruiters and lead all aspects of the recruiting life cycle for a highly technical, innovative organization dedicated to the defense of our nation.

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with hiring managers, business leaders and HR partners to understand the current and future talent needs of the organization and create and implement effective sourcing strategies to support those needs.


• Build brand awareness through partnership with both internal and external resources utilizing social media and other tools and resources


• Ownership and effective utilization of the Company's recruiting and applicant tracking platforms, ensuring optimum use and regulatory compliance


• Establish talent reporting and analytics to establish goals, drive continual improvement and ensure effective decision making relative to tools and resources.


• Identify and implement creative and novel sourcing tools to include attracting diverse talent.


• Build and manage a staffing budget.   


• Ensuring all staffing tools and processes are in compliance with regulatory requirements.


• Manage and enhance university relations program and student hiring.

Experience Required:

• Prior experience recruiting technical professionals in such disciplines as engineering, manufacturing, cyber security, and supply chain.  


• Prior leadership experience (direct or project leadership) with demonstrated success in directing, motivating and influencing others to achieve desired results.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Skilled in utilizing social media and developing brand content to drive hiring success


• Strong working knowledge of applicant tracking systems with ability to utilize system tools and metrics to establish goals and drive performance. 


• Proven success in developing strong networks and identifying effective and varied sourcing strategies and tools.


• Ability to put together strategic plans in support of talent acquisition goals while also being able to execute effectively.


• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and externally.


• Understanding the importance of meeting all compliance requirements with demonstrated ability to maintain up to date knowledge and implementing regulatory requirements.  

Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements.  We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees.  We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits. 

No sponsorship is available for this position.

Per company policy, all newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated prior to beginning employment and must provide proof of full vaccination.  Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) prior to beginning employment. 

Danbury Mission Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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