Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition SpecialistAs the Talent Acquisition Specialist you will play a pivotal role in revolutionizing our approach to sourcing and onboarding technical and science-oriented talent, adapting seamlessly to the ever-evolving landscape of qualified and diverse candidates. Federal GovCon recruiting experience is a must This position is remote, but candidate must be local to the Maryland, DC or Virginia area.ResponsibilitiesSourceCreatively use full lifecycle recruiting techniques to build and engage networks, assess and hire qualified talent, including those requiring security clearances.Source active and passive candidates from a variety of channels and communities: online and internal databases, employee referrals, events, networking, research, etc.Utilize a mix of targeted sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, industry-specific platforms, and networking, to identify and engage potential candidates with security clearances.Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies tailored to the specific needs of each role including those with security clearance requirements.Stay informed about employment laws and regulations to ensure recruitment practices align with legal requirements and company policies.Advise, educate, and consult with hiring managers on their recruiting requirements, while describing to them your specific strategy, and market conditions for given roles.RecruitThoroughly assess candidates' qualifications, including their skills, experiences, and security clearance levels, to determine their suitability for specific roles.Review resumes, conduct initial phone screens, and perform in-depth interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers/technical screening committees, ensuring a smooth and efficient interview process.Plan and execute the interview process by communicating expectations, feedback, and status information to candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders throughout the selection process.Maintain a robust pipeline of security-cleared candidates, ensuring a consistent pool of talent for current and future openings.Prepare and extend job offers to successful candidates, negotiating terms and conditions as needed, and managing the offer acceptance process.Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a smooth and efficient process from initial contact to offer acceptance.Advocate for both company and candidate throughout the hiring process; establish regular touchpoints and provide diligent follow through resulting in an outstanding candidate experience.Collaborate with HR and compliance teams to ensure that all hiring processes and documentation align with security clearance regulations and guidelines.GROWTH SupportSupport BD Team on proposal recruiting efforts. Attend regular proposal meetings and actively contribute to proposal development by keeping the team up to date on recruiting efforts.Work with internal and external proposal candidates to draft resumes in STS format to address qualifications required for roles specified in proposals.Other duties as assigned.Required Experience and EducationRequirementsA Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of education and experience.5-7+ years of recruitment experience at the intersection of technology, science and government contracting (govcon) a must.Experience recruiting technicians, engineers, and project leaders with active DOD security clearances up to TS/SCI with Polygraph (Desired).Strong understanding of recruitment marketing trends, coupled with intrinsic enthusiasm for customer experience, technological advancements, and innovative practices.This position is remote, but candidate must be local to the Maryland, DC or Virginia area.