Manda Suchman

About Manda Suchman

I am a results-driven Talent Acquisition Leader with proven expertise in scaling hiring to align with business goals. I build and lead high-impact recruiting teams, drive process improvements, and serve as a trusted partner to business and HR leaders. High-Volume & Strategic Hiring Expertise:Led teams of up to 30+ to drive up to 700+ hires. Doubled recruiter productivity while decreasing time to fill. Consistently delivered on aggressive hiring goals across a range of roles:• Technology & Consulting: Software Development, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Data Engineering/Architecture, AI/Analytics, Program/Project Management, Oracle, SAP, Pega, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Appian, Microsoft, Management Consulting• Federal & Cleared Roles: Hiring for federal client accounts to include Army, Navy, Air Force, Justice, DHS, State, USDA, Education, Treasury, USPS, Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services• Corporate Functions: HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, Legal, Contracts Management, Security, Sales, BD, Office Support, and Proposals Strategic Business Advisor:Partner with business leaders to align recruiting strategies with current and future talent needs, including pre-award proposal support and incumbent capture. Provide coaching on talent challenges and decisions. Inclusive, Data-Driven Talent Strategies:Design targeted sourcing strategies using social platforms, virtual/in-person events, referral programs, and community partnerships to attract diverse, top-tier talent and strengthen company brand. Operational Excellence & Compliance:Streamline full-cycle recruitment processes to ensure compliance with federal/local labor regulations. Deliver training to improve consistency across hiring teams. Analytics & Optimization:Leverage recruiting metrics to enhance sourcing efficiency, boost team performance, and support business scaling. Team Leadership & Coaching:Mentor and develop recruiters and recruiting leads to grow strategic talent advisors and people leaders. Acquisition & Integration Experience:Led team integration during multiple company acquisitions—successfully aligned teams, processes, and tools to preserve momentum and adopt best practices. ATS Implementation & Change Management:Act as change agent to successful implementation and adoption of Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo to increase productivity and efficiency for recruiters and hiring leads. Cross-Functional HR Partnership:Collaborate with HR leadership to develop and execute workforce planning strategies supporting revenue goals and cost optimization.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Experienced Talent Acquisition

   MITRE

   Nov 2025 — Present · McLean, VA, US

Education

• George Mason University

  Bachelor's degree, Procurement and Contracts Administration