Andrew Jones
Leesburg
Summary
Dynamic Director of Talent Acquisition with a proven track record at Agile Defense, Inc., enhancing recruitment efficiency by 25%. Expert in strategic planning and team building, I excel in developing talent pipelines and fostering candidate engagement, driving organizational success through innovative hiring strategies and strong leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Talent Acquisition
ABTA (A Better Technology Approach)
Ashburn
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Developed innovative talent acquisition strategies aligning with organizational goals.
- Led recruitment efforts to attract top-tier technology professionals.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to identify staffing needs and priorities.
- Established and nurtured relationships with industry recruitment partners to enhance talent sourcing.
- Facilitated training sessions for hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques to improve candidate selection.
- Analyzed recruitment data to enhance sourcing strategies and improve efficiency.
- Fostered a positive employer brand through targeted outreach initiatives and events.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Analyzed market trends in the labor market by researching competitors' compensation packages and benefits structures.
- Evaluated talent acquisition processes and proposed improvements to optimize recruitment operations.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws related to employment practices including Equal Employment Opportunity regulations.
- Developed metrics to measure recruitment efforts such as time-to-fill ratios, cost per hire, quality of hire scores.
- Assessed job requirements and identified potential sources for recruiting diverse talent.
- Managed offer letters and negotiated salaries on behalf of the organization when needed.
Director of Talent Acquisition
Agile Defense, Inc
Reston
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Led and mentored a team of 13 direct reports, overseeing the entire recruiting department. Consistently exceeded performance targets and delivered substantial improvements in efficiency.
- Strategic Leadership & Initiatives: Implemented key strategic initiatives, resulting in a 25% improvement in recruitment efficiency and 40% reduction in time-to-hire. Spearheaded process optimizations that contributed to a 15% decrease in cost-per-hire.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify emerging talent trends and skill gaps, using advanced analytics to refine recruitment strategies and enhance decision-making processes.
- Fostered partnerships with department heads, aligning talent acquisition with organizational goals and leading teams to enhance workforce planning and succession strategies.
- Key Performance Metrics: Increased offer acceptance rate by 18% through the introduction of an enhanced candidate engagement strategy and employer branding efforts. Improved recruitment KPIs, including quality-of-hire and candidate satisfaction scores.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, cultivating a talent pipeline that advanced company’s long-term DEI objectives.
- Scalability & Leadership Development: Developed and scaled recruitment processes to support rapid organizational growth, while also establishing leadership development and succession plans to strengthen the recruiting team’s capabilities.
Senior Technical Recruiter
LaunchPoint PEO, a division of Subsidium Inc.
Reston
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Placed high-end technical professionals in the area of Information Technology in contract and full-time positions supporting multiple government agencies. Specialized in Software Engineers/Architects (Distributed and Mainframe), Database Architects/Developers/Administrators, Network/System/Security Engineers, Web Developers, Quality Assurance/Test Engineers, Technical Program/Product/Project Managers, Development Managers, and Business Analysts.
- Supported multiple contracts and multi-site (CONUS/OCONUS) awarded task orders for one of the organization's prime contracts. For the largest contract, I found more than 80 experienced professionals with Public Trust - Top Secret / SCI level clearances.
- Filled multiple U.S Navy positions in Japan, Naples, Bahrain, Hawaii and California. I was the main POC for employee inquiries and correspondence up to the onboarding period.
- Briefed the executive team on a daily basis with an openings report, showing all vacancies within the company and status of each position.
- Identified qualified candidates for Request for Proposals (RFPs) under tight deadlines, ensuring timely submissions to support company growth.
- Full life cycle recruiting including posting job descriptions on appropriate job sites, sourcing, pre-screening of potential candidates through job portals and company internal database, discussing requirements in detail, carrying pre-screening functions including salary/rate negotiation, company/client expectations.
- Managed two recruiters by providing guidance and performance metrics to align with company goals.
- Identified key personnel, interviewed qualified candidates, and coordinated technical screenings and management interviews, serving as liaison between candidates and hiring managers to expedite hiring.
- Managed compliance with federal, state, local employment laws & company policies and procedures.
- Provided support and guidance to management with on-going problems. Ensure the manager takes ownership for the issues while offering the support to achieve the required results quickly and in line with company employment policies.
National Recruiting Manager / Human Resources
Nexus Services Inc.
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Recruited and screened candidates for Administrative, Case Management, Customer Service, Supervisory, I.T. Legal and Management positions.
- Pre-qualified candidates by reviewing resumes and applications to streamline recruitment process.
- Increased retention significantly through effectively pre-screening and conducting behavioral based interviews.
- Created action plans to efficiently fill open positions, ensuring timely staffing.
- Consulted with managers and supervisors regarding hiring processes and other HR matters.
- Onboarded new hires and facilitated their training sessions.
- Displayed the ability to problem-solve, implement company policies, and employment laws.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of paperwork associated with the following: transfers, promotions, training, terminations, new hires.
- Use of Bamboo HR Software / ATS as a source of recruiting and record keeping.
- Spearheaded the implementation of the company's 401K plan.
Quality Control Manager
Staunton Steam Laundry
Staunton
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures to enhance product consistency and lower defect rates in laundry operations.
- Managed customer support call flow to ensure prompt issue resolution and increase customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues clearly and courteously, boosting client retention.
- Responded to sales leads and technical support requests, increasing lead conversion.
- Followed up with clients to ensure high satisfaction, fostering repeat business.
- Documented cases for damaged or lost items to improve tracking accuracy across operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
The American Academy
Yellow Belt Professional -
Lean Six Sigma
Skills
- Recruiting and sourcing
- Interviewing and negotiation
- Talent pipeline development
- Recruitment metrics
- Applicant tracking systems
- Workforce planning
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Leadership training
- Team building
- Candidate engagement
- Communication skills
Timeline
Director of Talent Acquisition
ABTA (A Better Technology Approach)
09.2024 - 01.2026
Director of Talent Acquisition
Agile Defense, Inc
01.2020 - 06.2024
Senior Technical Recruiter
LaunchPoint PEO, a division of Subsidium Inc.
10.2017 - 09.2019
National Recruiting Manager / Human Resources
Nexus Services Inc.
01.2015 - 10.2017
Quality Control Manager
Staunton Steam Laundry
01.2011 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
The American Academy
Yellow Belt Professional -
Lean Six Sigma