Technical Recruiter for DOD

Technical Recruiter for DOD

Staffing

Burlington, MA

Government

JO-1808-632

Join an innovative small business committed to providing world class technical and management consulting services to public sector clients.

Established in 20 years ago, we specialize in acquisition support, project management, systems engineering, systems integration, spectrum engineering, communications planning and frequency management, logistics, foreign military sales, financial management, Information Technology, training, and product support. Our key domain expertise is in Communication Systems, Command and Control, Space and Missile Systems and Operations, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, and IT.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will participate in developing, managing and executing a full cycle enterprise talent and recruitment strategy aligned with organizational goals and ensure that ongoing and future organizational talent demands are met, exceeded and measured.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will participate in the development of company policy for talent bench-marking, talent assessment and interviewing policies, procedures and process.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with Director, Talent Acquisition in large scale recruiting initiatives across the organization
• Engage and develop relationships with hiring managers to develop talent attraction strategies that support organizational vision and goals for growth
• Effectively leverage job boards and social media to position the firm's brand and attract candidates
• Sell the firm's brand, culture, and professional opportunities
• Engage in all elements of recruiting process including external and internal job postings, identification and interviewing of the most qualified applicants, guidance on the selection of the best candidates, reference and background checks, job offers and negotiations, and talent acquisition budget
• Manage candidate generation sources including employment agencies, college relationships, career fairs, community networking, industry contacts, and direct sourcing on social media and networking sites
• Build out recruiting metrics and partner with hiring managers on measuring the effectiveness of current and previous recruitment strategies and work to create and implement solutions for challenges
• Work directly with candidates on scheduling interviews and organizing travel arrangements; assist with recruiting event planning; other administrative duties as assigned

Competencies and General Skills:

• Organizational skills; ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and assignments appropriately; results oriented
• Highly proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to dynamically lead and interact with groups and individuals
• Timely, consistent follow through, customer service
• Analytical and critical thinking skills, with demonstrated consistent sound judgment and decision making skills; ability to identify potential problems and provide proactive solutions for management of problems; able to recognize need for supplemental resources
• Models a high level of accountability and personal integrity; able to communicate across the organization openly and with respect

The Person:

You are a motivated Talent Acquisition team member that is deadline driven with a drive for results, while enjoying working on roles with a specialized skill set, and constantly challenging yourself to find new ways of identifying and attracting candidates. When reaching out to candidates, you know the right type of messaging a candidate wants to hear and can tailor your message to attract them. After speaking with candidates, you have an intuition about them and have a keen sense of if they are right for the role. You maintain relationships with your network and leverage it for market intelligence and referrals. Competitive by nature, you have a track record of success in a metrics driven environment. Additionally, there is a level of curiosity within you that leads to different recruiting strategies and tools.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree desired, relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• TA Specialist I: 1-3 years of recruiting experience with demonstrated success (ideally in the Defense Consulting industry)
• TA Specialist II: 3-5 years of recruiting experience with demonstrated success (ideally in the Defense Consulting industry)
• TA Specialist III: 5-7 years of recruiting experience with demonstrated success (ideally in the Defense Consulting industry)
• Department of Defense (DoD) and Government sourcing experience preferred.
• Experience in setting the direction of the recruitment function (including executive, college, and temporary labor) in a mid-size company
• Demonstrated ability to assess candidate skills, knowledge, and demonstration of core values
• Demonstrated ability to learn and connect with the business on all levels.
• Demonstrated success with social media recruiting channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+)
• Polished interpersonal skills and strong professionalism
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Must have strong computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, and applicant tracking systems and social media

The Company:

Vision: Our vision is to help as many people as possible and to create abundant new opportunities.

Teammates: Our objective as an employer is to create a transparent, respectful, and spirited environment where people are rewarded with opportunity and recognized for giving their personal best on behalf of themselves, the company, and our constituents.

Culture: We provide opportunities for our teammates to challenge and develop themselves, with an eye to encouraging an appropriate work/life balance. We provide an environment conducive to learning, teaching and having fun.