Talent Acquisition Partner (Contractor)

State Affairs is the nation's leading news and policy intelligence platform focused on state governments. We combine nonpartisan coverage of Statehouses across the country alongside state government data and AI-native tools into a singular platform.

We inform and empower decision makers, policy professionals and citizens through our award-winning journalism and data â?? delivering profound insights to help our customers decode and act on state politics and  policy. We're building a category-defining business that will reshape America as we strengthen visibility into what's happening and why at the state level.

We know we can only achieve our mission with the right peopleno software, process, or playbook can replace that. This role is pivotal in making it a reality. We are looking for a proven talent acquisition professionalsomeone who thrives on poaching top performers from competitors, not just sifting through inbound applicants. You will own the search for the sales and marketing talent that will define our growth, partnering directly with leadership to build a high-impact organization.

We are hiring a Talent Acquisition Partner (Contractor) to join our team located in Washington, DC.

As the Talent Acquisition Partner (Contractor), you will :

• Work directly with engineering leaders and hiring managers to understand business priorities, team structures, and role requirements.
• Relentlessly source and attract top-tier engineering talent (software engineers, etc.).
• Build and maintain talent intelligence : target company organization charts, compensation benchmarks, and competitive insights.
• Manage the entire recruiting lifecycle : sourcing, screening, scheduling, interview coordination, feedback, offers, and closing.
• Sell the opportunitypositioning our roles as career-defining opportunities for qualified talent.
• Deliver a high-touch candidate experience that strengthens our employer brand and keeps future hires warm.
• Ensure pipeline hygiene via our applicant tracking system (Greenhouse), ensuring data is clean, accurate, and actionable.
• Use recruiting analytics to track funnel performance, spot trends, and optimize for speed and quality.
• Stay ahead of hiring trends, competitive moves, and emerging talent pools.

Essential Qualifications for this position include :

Preferred Qualifications for this position include :

This is a hybrid work opportunity and our teams operate from the Washington, DC office (located at L and 15th St. NW) at least 4 (four) days per week.  State Affairs offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a meaningful equity position to employees.

Please note that this is a contractor opportunity. The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $122,000 to $142,000 for candidates working from the State Affairs office in Washington, DC. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity.  Benefits listed in this posting may vary depending on the nature of your employment with State Affairs.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.

State Affairs is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.  State Affairs does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with federal, state, and local law.

State Affairs is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as they go through our job application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at jobs@stateaffairs.com

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