DoD Talent Acquisition Specialist - National Security Focus

Arete Associates; Niwot (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Arete Associates is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment for DoD programs from our in-office locations including Niwot, CO. You will partner with internal teams to attract top technical and administrative talent while ensuring compliance with security requirements.

The role requires experience with ADP Workforce Now and knowledge of federal/state employment laws, plus the ability to conduct behavioral interviews and maintain strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment across technical and administrative roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end recruitment for a diverse range of roles supporting DoD programs, including technical and administrative positions.
• Oversee onboarding processes such as 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 to identify and engage qualified candidates (LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs).
• Support HR and Talent Acquisition initiatives and assist with process improvements as needed.
• Maintain accurate candidate data and recruitment metrics in ATS and HR platforms.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment experience

ADP Workforce Now Recruitment Module

Federal and state employment laws

Behavioral interviews

Maintaining confidentiality

Top-Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Degree in Human Resource Management or related field

PHR or similar certification

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ClearanceJobs

Job description

Arete Associates is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment for DoD programs from our in-office locations including Niwot, CO. You will partner with internal teams to attract top technical and administrative talent while ensuring compliance with security requirements.

The role requires experience with ADP Workforce Now and knowledge of federal/state employment laws, plus the ability to conduct behavioral interviews and maintain strict confidentiality.