The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. C reating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

Core Responsibilities

• Manages US domestic talent acquisition team and initiatives, implementing improvements to processes, including sourcing and selection, ensuring Abt is able to attract a diverse candidate pool from traditional and on-traditional channels
• Works with business leaders to ensure timely understanding of talent needs, both current and future; evaluates these needs, and provide advice as appropriate
• Directs and motivates staff to maximize contributions
• Develops team through coaching, balancing business needs and career goals
• Manages and improves recruitment best practices, centering equity and inclusion in everything
• Establish, analyze, and communicate metrics to identify areas of improvement
• Drives the hiring process including but not limited to screening, setting up interviews, offer and background checks.
  • Employs a variety of standard and specialized sourcing techniques to identify a high-quality diverse candidate pool
  • Screens and refers qualified applicants to hiring managers for interviews. Provide screening for manager to ensure applicants meet required and desired qualifications based upon job requisitions
• Ensure candidate applications are complete with necessary information for client review and acceptance. Work with candidates to ensure they understand the recruitment and compensation systems
• Works with Hiring managers to develop and extend equitable offers of employment to selected candidates within the guidelines of Abt’s employment policies and procedures
• Creates and fosters relationships with key associations, industry specific organizations, and other resources and to attract top candidates to Abt
• Promotes Abt’s image (employer brand) and Employee Value Proposition
• Ensures applicable activities are in compliance with OCFFP, EEO and Affirmative Action Plans

What We Value

• Manager: Bachelor’s Degree + 9 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + 7 years of relevant experience
• Senior Manager: Bachelor’s Degree + 12 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + 10 years of relevant experience
• Established success leading a team through ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work in deadline-drive, fast paced environment
• Demonstrated experience in leading, organizing, planning, and executing Talent Acquisition initiatives and programs
• Experience working with a diverse group of colleagues and external candidates
• Established track record of consulting with hiring managers and/or business leaders in all matter relating to talent acquisition
• Understanding of government contracting is preferred
• US work authorization is required

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $100,000 to $150,000, and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.