Talent Sourcing Partner (1099)

May 27, 2026

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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 <ol> <li>Receive and clarify requisition briefs from hiring managers, including target profile, compensation expectations, location requirements, and hiring urgency.</li> <li>Source candidates through independent channels, professional networks, referrals, talent communities, and sourcing platforms using independent methodology.</li> <li>Conduct first-pass candidate screens to assess qualifications, availability, compensation alignment, and basic role fit.</li> <li>Deliver vetted candidate shortlists with structured candidate notes and screening summaries.</li> <li>Re-source underperforming requisitions as needed to support hiring outcomes.</li> <li>Provide market intelligence related to talent availability, compensation trends, and pipeline insights.</li> </ol> Deliverables <ul> <li>Qualified candidate shortlists</li> <li>Candidate screening summaries</li> <li>Pipeline updates on active requisitions</li> <li>Talent market insights as requested</li> </ul> Scope In Scope <ul> <li>Independent candidate sourcing</li> <li>First-pass candidate qualification</li> <li>Candidate shortlist delivery</li> <li>Talent pipeline development</li> <li>Market intelligence</li> </ul> Out of Scope (PVM Owns) <ul> <li>Offer development and negotiation</li> <li>Onboarding activities</li> <li>ATS ownership and reporting</li> <li>Performance management and employee development</li> </ul> Selection Criteria <ul> <li>Demonstrated success supporting federal government recruiting efforts, including sourcing and pipeline development for difficult-to-fill or mission-critical positions</li> <li>Experience recruiting within federal contracting, government services, or related environments preferred</li> <li>Strong sourcing capability and talent networking skills</li> <li>Ability to independently manage requisitions and deliverables</li> <li>Experience supporting technical, software engineering, or professional services hiring preferred</li> <li>Knowledge of Palantir environments, ecosystems, or adjacent talent communities is a plus </li> <li>Alignment with PVM core values: <ul> <li>No Jerks</li> <li>Mission & Outcome Obsessed</li> <li>Own It</li> <li>We Are Better Together</li> <li>Keep It Real</li> </ul> </li> </ul>

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