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United States Senate Sergeant at Arms

Talent Acquisition Partner III #146

United States Senate Sergeant at Arms, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Target Hiring Range: $99,518-$135,000

Department: Human Resources

Posting Date Range: 12/9/2025-12/23/2025

Pay Grade Range: $99,518-$168,496

Work Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Remote Work Status: Hybrid (3 days onsite in Building 888; all work within continental USA)

This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

Job Overview The Senate Sergeant at Arms seeks an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner III to serve as a recruitment partner to hiring managers and leadership, providing guidance on hiring policies and complex recruitment challenges. The incumbent will analyze recruitment trends and metrics, recommend innovative HR solutions aligned with organizational goals, and serve as a recruitment subject matter expert throughout the full life‑cycle of hiring.

Core Competencies

Analytical aptitude

Relationship management

Consultation

Business acumen

Ethical practice

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Service orientation

Discretion

Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties

Serve as subject‑matter expert on recruitment processes, policies, and procedures; interpret employment policies, laws, and regulations.

Act as strategic partner to stakeholders, ensuring alignment of talent acquisition with departmental goals.

Spearhead sourcing and engagement of top talent through multiple channels to meet long‑term needs.

Analyze recruitment metrics and trends, make data‑driven recommendations to executive leadership, and optimize processes.

Develop, implement, and execute recruitment outreach strategy, branding efforts, and hiring events.

Maintain and update recruitment tools, resources and systems.

Participate in interview panels, recommend applicant selections.

Build and maintain a robust candidate pipeline for current and future workforce needs.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications Required Education Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field.

Required Work Experience

8+ years of talent acquisition experience, including leadership on complex projects or initiatives.

Required Special Skills / Knowledge

Advanced problem‑solving and critical thinking skills.

Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

Experience managing large‑scale recruitment projects.

Advanced experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies.

Strong knowledge of and application of employment laws and best practices.

Ability to work effectively with colleagues, applicants, and external partners to achieve results.

Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Self‑motivation and proactive sourcing skills.

Independent work capability with minimal guidance.

High attention to detail, organizational, and prioritization skills.

Data interpretation ability.

Adaptability to changing situations.

Consistent high‑quality output.

High customer‑service orientation.

Continuous learning aptitude.

Experience recruiting diverse workforce across multiple disciplines.

Desired Qualifications

Experience developing and delivering recruitment training sessions for hiring managers.

Ability to create customized training materials and facilitate workshops on structured interviews, behavioral questioning techniques, bias mitigation, and other recruitment topics.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey complex hiring processes.

Proactive problem solver who takes initiative.

High attention to detail in written communications.

Experience ensuring accuracy and compliance in recruitment processes.

Experience adjudicating criminal background checks.

Experience communicating with leadership about recruitment projects and developments.

Experience screening and recommending qualified candidates, including those with veterans preference.

Experience reviewing, developing, and providing feedback on interview questions for hiring teams.

Positive attitude and commitment to excellent customer service.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills Test As part of the hiring process, a skills assessment may be conducted to evaluate proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Conditions of Employment To be employed in a paid position in the continental United States, an individual must: • Be a U.S. citizen, • Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and eligible for citizenship, • Meet other legal criteria for federal employment. Employment is contingent on background and security investigation results.

Benefits At‑a‑Glance The SAA provides a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, student‑loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, Employee Assistance Program, and more. For details, visit https://sen.gov/OPPW.

Accommodations As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Submit accommodation requests to employment@saa.senate.gov with “Accommodation” in the subject line.

Voluntary Self‑Identification for Veterans' Preference To apply for veterans’ preference, complete the Veterans’ Preference Application after submitting your job application. Documentation must be provided within that application only; late applications will not be considered.

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