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Gary Baird

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Talent Acquisition Manager at Leidos
📍 Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Gary Baird is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with over 25 years of experience in staffing and human resources, primarily within the national security sector. A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, he holds SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications and has a documented history of building and leading high-performing teams.

His professional affiliations suggest a strong interest in the military and cleared professional communities. He follows the United States Air Force Academy, his alma mater, indicating a continued connection to his military background and its network.

He was part of the management team tasked with designing and implementing the initial staffing plan to hire over 55,000 employees for the TSA.

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Experience
40 Years
Current Role
Talent Acquisition Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
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Talent Acquisition Strategy
He has over 20 years of experience leading talent acquisition for large government contractors like Leidos and SAIC, focusing on process development and employment branding.
National Security Sector
His career has been centered on recruiting for the national security space, supporting vital government missions with revenues exceeding $5 billion.
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Career

Work history

9-2013
Talent Acquisition Manager
Leidos
12-2006 - 9-2013
Director Talent Acquisition, AVP
SAIC
5-2005 - 12-2006
Staffing Manager/Recruiter
AMTI
3-2003 - 4-2005
HR Consultant/Manager
FPMI Solutions
5-2002 - 1-2003
HR Consultant/Manager
NCS Pearson
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Education
1968 - 1972
Bachelor's degree
United States Air Force Academy
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