Talent Sourcing Partner (1099)

Talent Sourcing Partner

Independent Contractor (1099)

Remote - preferred in San Diego, CA., Huntsville, AL, or St. Petersburg, Fl

Purpose

Build and deliver vetted candidate pipelines that enable PVM hiring managers to fill mission-critical roles quickly and effectively. The Talent Sourcing Partner operates at the top of funnel, delivering qualified talent pipelines while PVM owns downstream hiring activity.

Core Responsibilities

Receive and clarify requisition briefs from hiring managers, including target profile, compensation expectations, location requirements, and hiring urgency.

Source candidates through independent channels, professional networks, referrals, talent communities, and sourcing platforms using independent methodology.

Conduct first-pass candidate screens to assess qualifications, availability, compensation alignment, and basic role fit.

Deliver vetted candidate shortlists with structured candidate notes and screening summaries.

Re-source underperforming requisitions as needed to support hiring outcomes.

Provide market intelligence related to talent availability, compensation trends, and pipeline insights.

Deliverables

Qualified candidate shortlists

Candidate screening summaries

Pipeline updates on active requisitions

Talent market insights as requested

Scope

In Scope

Independent candidate sourcing

First-pass candidate qualification

Candidate shortlist delivery

Talent pipeline development

Market intelligence

Out of Scope (PVM Owns)

Offer development and negotiation

Onboarding activities

ATS ownership and reporting

Performance management and employee development

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated success supporting federal government recruiting efforts, including sourcing and pipeline development for difficult-to-fill or mission-critical positions

Experience recruiting within federal contracting, government services, or related environments preferred

Strong sourcing capability and talent networking skills

Ability to independently manage requisitions and deliverables

Experience supporting technical, software engineering, or professional services hiring preferred

Knowledge of Palantir environments, ecosystems, or adjacent talent communities is a plus

Alignment with PVM core values:

No Jerks

Mission & Outcome Obsessed

Own It

We Are Better Together

Keep It Real