Technical Recruiter for DOD

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

Other 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.

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