Gary Rusiewski

Talent Acquisition Director @ Leidos

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

About

Talent Acquisition expertise in Government (Intelligence/Defense) and Commercial (Big 4, Technology). Skilled in technical, cleared and executive recruiting. Advise and provide consultation on recruiting topics utilizing data, metrics, and trends. Specialize in designing & implementing high impact recruiting solutions. Lead, mentor, and coach recruiters. Summary: Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Strategies, Leadership, Best Practices, Sourcing Channel Strategy, Industry Trends, Recruitment Metrics, Team Building, Workforce Planning, Employer Branding, Candidate Experience, Data-Driven Insights, Stakeholder Relationships, Strategic Alignment, Leadership, Innovative Hiring Practices, Collaboration, Organizational Success, Executive Recruiting

Experience

  • Talent Acquisition Director at Leidos
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    Lead the Cyber Talent Acquisition Team in the Intel Sector, focusing on recruiting top technical talent. * Mentor and coach recruiters in full lifecycle recruiting, sourcing, and business development/capture. * Collaborate with senior leadership (VPs, Program Managers) and functional areas (HR, Compensation, Finance, Security, Contracts, BD...) to implement effective recruiting strategies for the Intelligence Community. * Develop targeted strategies for recruiting candidates with TS/SCI to TS/SCI Full-Scope Polygraph clearances, enhancing Leidos' talent pool.

  • Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition at ManTech
    Mar 2024 - Aug 2024 · 6 mos

    Managed the TA team for business development/capture in the Intelligence/National Security market. • Staffed key personnel for RFP’s, pre-award and post award TA activities, developing talent pipelines for Secret to TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph candidates. • Built strong relationships with key stakeholders, hiring managers, HR, and TA utilizing Workday.

  • Director - Talent Acquisition at Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Apr 2016 - Aug 2023 · 7 yrs 5 mos

    Managed a team of 30+ TA professionals for Eastern Region Engineering (Hardware, Software, Systems), Cyber, Intel Analysts, Data Analytics, and Manufacturing for Defense and Intelligence/National Security market. • Led strategic programs including Employee Referral, Executive Recruiting, Military/Veteran, TA Marketing & Events, & DEI initiatives. • Achieved successful recruitment of top talent with Secret to TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph clearances, contributing to the company's growth and success.

  • Recruiting Director at CACI International Inc (acquired L-3 National Security Solutions)
    Feb 2016 - Mar 2016 · 2 mos

  • Vice President, Recruiting at L-3
    May 2012 - Jan 2016 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    Led a team of 40+ in talent acquisition for L-3 National Security Solutions. • Developed and executed recruiting strategies to attract top talent in Defense, Intelligence/Cyber, Federal, International, Commercial, Data Analytics and Enabling Functions.