Principal/Senior Principal Talent Acquisition Business Partner

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

At Northrop Grumman, 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. This role is designed for a strategic talent partner who thrives at the intersection of business partnership, talent strategy, and organizational impact.

As part of the next evolution of our Aeronautics Sector Talent Acquisition organization, you will help lead the transformation from a high-performing recruiting function to a best-in-class strategic talent organization. This role is ideally based at one of our NG locations, but we’re open to considering remote candidates. On-site support and travel (20%) will be required as business needs permit.

A Strategic Talent Role

In this role, you will do far more than fill requisitions. 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. You will also play an important role within our Talent Acquisition community.

Key Responsibilities include:

• As a strategic Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you will:
• 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

Why This Role Matters

The future of aerospace innovation depends on the people we bring into our organization. As a Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you will play a direct role in shaping the teams that design, build, and deliver technologies that protect and advance the world. You will influence a Talent Acquisition organization that values curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and impact—where recruiters are empowered to think strategically, act boldly, and continuously improve how we serve the business. If you are passionate about building exceptional teams and influencing the future of an organization, we invite you to explore this opportunity and help us continue Defining Possible.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal or Senior Principal Talent Acquisition Business Partner based on the qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Talent Acquisition Business Partner:

• 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
• 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 travel up to 20%

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Talent Acquisition Business Partner:

• 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
• 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 travel up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications:

We are especially interested in candidates who bring:

• A strong ability to influence senior leaders using data and talent market insights
• Passion for talent acquisition and staying current on recruiting trends
• A confident executive presence and consultative mindset
• A 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 and strong presentation skills
• Expertise with our NG Systems (Eightfold, Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.)
• 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

Primary Level Salary Range: $77,000.00 - $141,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $96,200.00 - $176,300.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.