George Walton
@georgewalton
I am a strategic talent acquisition leader driving DEI-focused hiring and workforce transformation.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic, success-driven talent acquisition professional with 15+ years of experience supporting Department of Defense and large federal-focused contracts, specializing in full-cycle recruitment, human resources management, and operational leadership.
I have built and executed data-driven hiring strategies and innovative workflows that improved hiring efficiency by 18%, grew candidate funnels by 34%, staffed 100+ FTE in pilot programs, and led teams that hired hundreds of technical candidates across dispersed locations.
I excel at unifying cross-functional stakeholders, coaching recruiters, embedding DEI into interviewer training, and creating talent pipelines to mitigate workforce risk; I bring a people-first approach that balances metrics, compliance, and inclusive hiring practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
BHSenior Associate, Talent Acquisition
Booz Allen Hamilton
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Drove talent acquisition strategies and implemented a new hiring process that increased hiring efficiency 18% and grew the candidate funnel 34%. Staffed 85+ cleared positions, led five hiring events, and coached recruiters to improve placement and candidate experience.
BHSenior Associate, Portfolio Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton
Jan 2009 - Jan 2023 (14 years)
Directed staffing and operations for technical task orders on a $990M+ contract vehicle, hiring 175 technical candidates and leading a staffing team of 35. Implemented same-day interview-to-offer processes that increased offer acceptance from 47% to 66% and improved employee productivity 20%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UMUniversity of Maryland
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Maryland.
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science, Communication Technology
Associate of Applied Science in Communication Technology from the Community College of the Air Force.
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