Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist at Innovative Defense Technologies in Arlington, Virginia

Job Description:

Description




Background Information:



Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist.



Overview:



Are you looking to join a competent, supportive, and fast-paced Human Resources team? Do you gain satisfaction from helping a candidate find the perfect career fit? They may be the role for you! IDT is looking for a self-motivated individual who will champion IDT's culture both internally with staff and externally with candidates and vendors. In this dynamic position, the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist will work hand-and-hand with members of IDT's HR team to help lead full life-cycle recruitment efforts across multiple IDT offices. This position reports to the Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager.



All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance.




Responsibilities Include:

• Lead full life-cycle recruitment across IDT's multiple offices to include but not limited to: sourcing and screening candidates (cleared and uncleared, covering a broad range of positions), identifying qualified candidates, overseeing interviewing, overseeing professional reference checks and background screenings, conducting in-depth compensation analyses and extending offers, reviewing new hire paperwork for accuracy and completion, and entering new hire information into HRIS system.


• Proactively create and maintain cooperative relationships with IDT departments to foster collaboration and ensure that fair, compliant, and equitable employment practices are followed.


• Efficiently utilize ATS (Jobvite Hire) for requisition and candidate management. Ensure applicants are dispositioned according to OFCCP guidelines.


• Manage the timely and compliant feedback on candidates from interviewers. Conduct interview debrief sessions with hiring teams as needed.


• Lead consistent communication with hiring managers and candidates during the recruitment process.


• Proactively build evergreen candidate pipelines.


• Perform compensation analyses and evaluate offers with HR and hiring managers.


• Create recruitment-related reports on a regular basis.


• In accordance with OFCCP compliance, conduct veteran and disability outreach efforts. Consistently report out on outreach efforts.


• Conduct regular follow up with new hires once onboard as IDT employees.


• Coordinate and participate in job fairs as needed.


• Other HR administration tasks as assigned.


• Serve as a mentor to junior recruiters.


• Ability to travel up to 10%

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in recruitment, with at least 3 of those years leading full life-cycle recruitment

Required Skills:

• Experience recruiting cleared candidates within the government contracting and/or DoD sectors highly preferred.


• Experience recruiting technical talent such as engineers is also preferred.


• Ability to lead full life-cycle recruitment efforts autonomously


• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Experience with Jobvite preferred.


• Experience sourcing on platforms such as LinkedIn.


• Ability to anticipate and pivot quickly in response to evolving hiring needs.


• Demonstrated attention to detail and organization skills

Preferred Skills:

• SHRM certification


• Experience with the LinkedIn Recruiter platform


• Experience with ClearanceJobs


• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel


• Experience liaising with third party HR systems and vendors such as: ADP; background check companies; Affirmative Action Plan administrators; and a diversity outreach management system

Highly Valued Competencies:

• Being a champion for IDT's culture in interactions with staff and candidates


• Ability to work both independently and as a team player


• Excellent customer service skills


• Ability to think outside the box to devise innovative recruitment strategies


• A high level of confidentiality and sense of urgency in all tasks


• Must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task


• Have strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organization skills

EEO Statement:



IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Apply Now