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