DoD Talent Acquisition Specialist (Full Cycle)

Areté; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Areté is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment for DoD programs from its in-office locations in Northridge, CA; Niwot, CO; or Tucson, AZ. This exempt, non-supervisory role emphasizes compliance with DoD standards and collaboration with security teams to hire high-quality talent.

The role requires 4+ years of experience, familiarity with ADP Workforce Now, and a commitment to confidentiality and fast-paced hiring.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience across technical and administrative roles.
• Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now Recruitment Module.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws pertaining to recruitment.
• Ability to conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established recruitment processes.
• Eligible to obtain and hold a Top-Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end recruitment for DoD programs across technical and administrative roles.
• Oversee onboarding processes including background checks, security clearance verifications, and other compliance requirements.
• Recruit and screen candidates ensuring alignment with current company needs.
• Collaborate with hiring managers, security teams, and other departments to facilitate smooth hiring and onboarding experience.
• Handle candidate communications and interview coordination with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Utilize sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter and ClearanceJobs, to identify and engage qualified candidates.
• Support HR and Talent Acquisition initiatives and assist with process improvements as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data and recruitment metrics in ATS and other HR platforms.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

DoD program recruitment

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

HR degree

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

LinkedIn Recruiter

ClearanceJobs

Job description

Areté is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment for DoD programs from its in-office locations in Northridge, CA; Niwot, CO; or Tucson, AZ. This exempt, non-supervisory role emphasizes compliance with DoD standards and collaboration with security teams to hire high-quality talent.

The role requires 4+ years of experience, familiarity with ADP Workforce Now, and a commitment to confidentiality and fast-paced hiring.